Why Iceland’s volcanic eruptions are a portal to Mars
In this ‘Quanta Magazine’ video, we learn how scientists are using the current eruptions in Iceland to understand the possible history of life on Mars.
After months of increasingly intense ...
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Grazing the bar: how one musician began her own sustainable sheep farm
Caroline Reese Nelson had what might have been considered by other creatives a good career. By 2013 she had released two country-folk solo albums, ‘Indian River’ in 2010 and ‘Slow Code’ in 2013, ...
Time for a rethink: the goats are innocent
The British colonialists blamed roaming, chomping goats for the treeless state of the island and penned them in. How wrong they were
By Martin Hellicar
I looked up the etymology ...
Finding unlikely buddies on the basketball court
Hey kids, sports may bring out our competitive side… but they can also encourage us to meet and befriend people we wouldn’t ordinarily hang out with. In this video, ...
Out of paws’ way: top tips for dog-proofing your home
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 ...
Choosing a business structure – What to consider
The latest buzzwords in business news is diversification and adaptation as small businesses became very creative in keeping their doors open during crisis times. Diversification can contribute to business growth ...
Emma Watson shuts down engagement rumours
Actress Emma Watson tackled rumours among her fans about an alleged engagement with diplomacy.
The ‘Little Women’ star took to social media to address talk that she might be engaged ...
Breach of arbitration clause and equitable compensation; a recent UK precedent
Argos Pereira España SL, Generali España SA v Athenian Marine Ltd.
By Steven Gee QC, Christiana Pyrkotou and Aimilia Efstathiou
This was an appeal to the Commercial Court ...
Tastes of the future: the maverick couture of Balenciaga
In this video, we explore the world of Balenciaga, the luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, and currently based in Paris.
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How to make skincare products out of garden plants
By Hannah Stephenson
Want to create your own bath fizzers, soaps and other skincare favourites with botanicals from your own garden?
If you grow roses, chamomile, lavender and other common ...
V&A’s ‘Curious Alice’ goes down the VR rabbit hole
‘Curious Alice’ is a new Virtual Reality experience that invites us to tumble down Lewis Carroll’s famous rabbit hole and embark on a mind-bending trip into Wonderland.
The fully ...
Tribalism: unpacking the science behind ‘us versus them’
From politics to every day life, humans have a tendency to form social groups that are defined, in part, by how they differ from other groups. So, in this Big ...
Need a boost? Four podcasts on happiness
By Liz Connor
Happiness can play a key role in your health and wellbeing, but you don’t have to win the lottery or land a better job to feel ...
Easy sheet-pan baked eggs and vegetables
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel teaches us how to make baked eggs with bell peppers and onions, in a sheet-pan dish that comes together ...
How to give a kid’s bedroom a budget-friendly makeover
When you’re a kid, your bedroom is more than just a place to sleep or study – it’s a whole microcosm that represents your aspirations and future dreams – a ...
Beyond the 5+1 informal meeting on Cyprus:
Pathways to sustainable peace
By Kalliope Agapiou Josephides
Conceptual unity and diversity in actuality (Unité de concept et diversité de fait) as acknowledged by Fernand Braudel in attempting to conceptualise ...
Space tourism timeline shrinking, but logistics, safety concerns remain
Technology around space travel is accelerating at a rapid pace and, as a result, we may soon see a future where one doesn’t need to be an astronaut to ...
How to identify and treat kennel cough in dogs
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 ...
The impact of parents comparing kids to other kids
In this video, positivity psychologist and life coach Dr. Paul Jenkins puts comparisons under the spotlight – specifically parents comparing their child to other children.
Acknowledging that the act of comparing ...
Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in secret ceremony
Singer Ariana Grande has married her fiancé of five months, real estate broker Dalton Gomez, in Montecito, California.
The couple tied the knot over the weekend, inviting just close family ...
Luxury stays: the Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice
In this video, Grand Luxury Hotels co-founders and brothers, Ivan and Rouslan Lartisien, present refinement against the backdrop of Venice’s waterways, in a tour of the Belmond Hotel Cipriani.
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The return of the red lip: how to find your perfect shade
By Katie Wright
Red lipstick is back. Not just on our lips – thanks to lockdown easing meaning we’re embracing bold make-up again – but on the SS21 catwalks, from bright ...
Beyond memory: getting inside the minds of elephants
In this video, we take a deep dive into the intelligence of a land animal famed for its memory: the elephant.
The saying, ‘elephants never forget’ is so ingrained in ...
What progressive sleep deprivation does to your body
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 ...