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THE WAY THINGS ARE Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou Dr Richard Dickenson wrote knowledgably last week about male and female testosterone levels. Males have more, yet some women are described as ‘ballsy’ ...

This video recreates how an ornate silver cup from ancient Rome, dating back to the first century, A.D., was originally made. The ‘Cup with Centaurs’ had been dedicated to ...

The monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s greatest events. This orange-winged wonder travels up to 4,500 km from all over North America to spend the winter hanging from oyamel ...

Risotto is a northern Italian dish that is typically rice cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency. The broth can be derived from meat, fish, or vegetables. Many ...

It’s time to tackle that mouldy caulk around your bathtub. With the help of a putty knife, white vinegar, and some painter’s tape, you’ll have a fresh-looking ...

‘Bliss’ actress Salma Hayek talks about her new Amazon film and recalls how she pulled off the iconic ‘striptease’ with a snake scene in Robert Rodriguez’s movie ‘From Dusk ...

Do you know Judy’s story? This English Pointer helped save the lives of several crew members of a British ship, in addition to serving the crew with her great ...

Many landmark cases reflect the challenge of accessing long term residence in Cyprus Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras This piece of writing follows my previous article ‘Two Roads to Citizenship’ published ...

Kids, this is one woodworking project you have to try. Follow along (and get an adult to lend a hand with the circular saw) and build your own pair of ...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is known to rack up plenty of miles on jets, and recently he’s added another to his arsenal. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO now has ...

By Lisa Salmon We all know fruit and veg are good for us – but GP Gemma Newman believes most people have no idea how transformative a plant-based diet can really ...

The Camino de Santiago, or Pilgrim Route, is the longest-established “tourist” route in Europe, and its final section through Galicia provides echoes of the medieval pilgrimage to the thousands who ...

American artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell’s cover illustrations for the ‘Saturday Evening Post’ magazine were often of seasonal or topical subjects. His oil on canvas painting, ‘Going and Coming’, ...

By Katie Wright Ahead of the launch of new series Your Garden Made Perfect on BBC Two, Irish presenter Angela Scanlon has spoken about how “wildly comforting” gardening can be ...

Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of ...

How do foxes know where to pounce when they can’t see their prey? There’s evidence to suggest they’re using the Earth’s magnetic field to help… View ...

This video showcases a dish from the Spanish province of Tarragona in the region of Catalunya, but more specifically, from the county of Priorat: Spanish cream of zucchini soup with ...

The purl stitch is a foundational building block of knitting. It may seem complicated, but that’s simply not true. In fact, the purl stitch is the exact opposite of ...

Keanu Reeves is known as one of the nicest celebrities in Hollywood. Yet a lot of fans wonder… who is the real man behind the iconic characters, such as Neo ...

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 ...

Kids, we know it’s challenging to swap physical classrooms for online Zoom learning. But you know what makes the process a little bit better…? That’s right, a comfortable, ...

When it comes to stylish – even extravagant hats, those worn by ladies at Ascot or at upper-crust weddings spring to mind. But what about the options for men? In this ...

By Liz Connor Known for their delicate blooms and exquisite floral fragrance, roses have a long-standing history as the flower that best symbolises love and romance. But the beauty of ...

Stairways are one of humankind’s oldest inventions, a simple method for getting up a slope without sliding back down again. But of course… the bigger the slope, the more ...