Luscious lemon products to add to your skincare routine
By Katie Wright
There’s something so appealing about the zingy, zesty scent of lemon, especially when it comes to beauty products.
But did you know the juicy citrus fruit ...
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Notes from the open road: playing piano in 450 world cities
Dotan Negrin started travelling the world with his piano in 2011 when he was 24, beginning by a long road-trip across America and visiting 36 states.
Once he got over his initial fear ...
A progression of colours: spring tulips at Hever Castle
As we head into May, one of the joys of late spring in the northern hemisphere is to witness a rolling, crescendo of blooms in home and state gardens.
In ...
Verdi al fresco: vocalists perform ‘Nabucco’ chorus from Royal Opera roof
In this video, we enjoy a very special ‘al fresco’ (and, of course, Covid-aware) rendition of one of the best-loved pieces of music from the canon of Giuseppe Verdi. London’...
How to make the best crispy Sweet Potato Fries
In this video, we learn how to make delicious crispy sweet potato fries.
They offer a truly melt-in-your-mouth interior with a super crispy exterior, as well as health brownie points, ...
How an ancient remedy became a modern cure for malaria
In this video, we learn that, during the Sixties, drug-resistant strains of malaria emerged, making the disease even deadlier than before. But then, pharmaceutical scientist Tu Youyou discovered a promising ...
A simple process to budget money as a teen
Hey kids, here are some easy tips on how to budget your money, which is a very useful habit to cultivate for your later life.
Adopting this simple process for ...
Rites of spring: trumpeter swans flock to Canadian lake
In this video, we witness a yearly spring ritual in Canada’s Yukon Territory, as locals flock to McClintock Bay, on Marsh lake’s northern tip, to witness the large ...
A guide to camping with your pets
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Billie Eilish teases new song ‘Happier Than Ever’
Billie Eilish has made her fans ‘Happier Than Ever’ by teased her upcoming single.
The Grammy-winning singer first teased “things are comingggg” last week in a cryptic Instagram selfie and ...
Puff sleeves, florals and plenty of whimsy: The prairie trend is back
By Prudence Wade
In the world of fashion, few things are constant – but when spring rolls around, we know we’re in for some form of the prairie trend.
This ...
How artist Alexa Meade turns her subjects into 2D illusions
In this video, we meet a visual artist who optically transforms the three-dimensional world into a 2D painting.
LA-based Alexa Meade is best known for her portraits in which she ...
Muhammara: Aleppo’s Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
In this video, we learn how to make the popular Syrian dip: Muhammara – a flavour-packed roasted red pepper dip featuring walnuts, Aleppo pepper and pomegranate molasses.
Originating in Aleppo, Muhammara ...
Why Selena, Harry and other celebs turned down hit roles
We always hear about juicy roles actors regret being passed over for, or, worse, turning down themselves. On the other hand, some contrarians shrug away major casting invites and make ...
Promoting solar-powered sewing machines in Mozambique
The Reencontro Association in Maputo, Mozambique runs sewing workshops using machines that run on solar energy, thanks to the pioneering efforts of a company called SolarWorks.
Funded by the European ...
How planned genetic diversity is evolving the banana
People go bananas for bananas, but in some countries, like Australia, a lack of genetic diversity has put the beloved natural snack at risk of extinction.
Grown in more than 150 ...
Wildlife dos and don’ts: caring for vulnerable fawns
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
How a teen launched the ‘blessing bags’ initiative for the homeless
In this video, we meet 13-year-old Jahkil Naeem Jackson, a teen who wanted so much to help Chicago’s homeless that he started ‘ProjectIAm’ distributing ‘blessing bags’, filled with wipes, ...
Eco-friendly vacationing in an upcycled UFO in Wales
In this NMF-sponsored video, we head to Wales to look at a new twist at eco-friendly accommodation – an upcycled UFO in Wales!
Whether a visitor fancies a stay in a ...
Oscars swag: inside the $205,000 Academy Awards gift bag
The pandemic killed off a number of Hollywood traditions in the past year, but the Oscar season swag bag wasn’t one of them.
Every year, celebrity and product-placement marketing ...
Vitamins and minerals that are necessary for brain health
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Hatching, crosshatching, scribbling: how Oscar Ukonu works his ballpoint magic
Could you capture real life, armed with nothing but a simple, ballpoint pen?
The answer for most of us, would be – no way. But this is not the case for ...
Ukraine marks 35 years since Chernobyl
By Ruslan Nimchynskyi
On April 26, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the catastrophic nuclear accident which occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine.
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George Clooney: Amal watching ‘ER’ has been a disaster
It hasn’t been terribly comfortable for Hollywood A-lister George Clooney to have wife Amal Clooney, the acclaimed international law and human rights advocate, watch his rakish character on re-runs ...