The return of the once-endangered ibex to the Swiss Alps
In the Swiss National Park, established in 1914 in Switzerland’s canton of Graubünden, the Alpine ibex has become the subject of a young biologist’s research.
An ibex is ...
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TGIF: seven easy gluten-free desserts
We love Fridays for the same reason you do… the weekend looms with a chance to catch our breath and, just perhaps – assuming there aren’t too many domestic chores – ...
How to make DIY eco-friendly shampoo bars at home
Store-bought hygiene or domestic products are problematic when it comes to minimising our personal impact on the environment. Equally though, making our own, zero-waste versions of such products can be ...
‘Glee’ cast set to honour Naya Rivera at GLAAD Awards
Less than a year after ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera’s devastating death, her former cast members are set to reunite and honour their late co-star in a special way at ...
How a wild horse reunited with his human after being sold
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 ...
Flair essentials: Alexa Chung shares her beauty bag’s secrets
In this Harper’s Bazaar UK video, we catch up with British fashion and beauty icon Alexa Chung, who takes us through the secrets of her beauty bag, revealing which ...
Are natural alternatives better than refined sugar?
By Liz Connor
Eating sugar shouldn’t be demonised, and tucking into a bar of chocolate after a stressful day is nothing to punish yourself about. That said, it’s ...
Natural states: the fragile black-and-white world of Sebastião Salgado
In this video, we are introduced to the black-and-white oeuvre of Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado, whose work captures natural environments and their inhabitants.
“What I want is the world ...
Digestion: the ins, outs and in-betweens of this vital process
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 ...
Spanish Paella with Seafood in 20 minutes
Paella is one of the best-known dishes in Spanish cuisine, and hails from the country’s Valencian region. Paella itself means “frying pan” in Valencia’s regional language, with the ...
Inside Prince Harry’s new job with coaching and mental health firm
This Entertainment Tonight video takes a look at Prince Harry’s upcoming new duties as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a Silicon Valley start-up focusing on coaching and mental health.
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The differences between Service, Therapy and Emotional Support 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 ...
Innovative community service ideas for teens (part 2)
Hey kids, as we promised a few posts ago, here is part 2 in a series of ideas that can help get you involved in your local community, lending a hand, ...
Is the trend toward renting clothes sustainable?
This video dives into the sharing economy and clothing rental and hire, weighing up the sustainability of this ever-more-popular fashion practice.
The sub-topics discussed include:
how a garment rental system ...
Sustainably restoring grasslands in South Africa
The grasslands on the lower slopes of the Drakensberg escarpment are key to South Africa’s water resources. Yet overgrazing is degrading the land.
In this video, we meet the ...
Dancing at the edge: the Diving Horse and Other Mythologies
For non-Greek speakers, this video requires captioning. After clicking the video’s play button, hover your mouse cursor over the lower border of the video, then click on the ‘CC’ ...
April release date for Season 2 of CULTURESCOPE
Let the countdown to the return of CULTURESCOPE begin in earnest! Season 2 of the popular show, hosted by Paul Lambis, launches in the coming month, and we can’t wait!
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Dubrovnik: Croatia’s Adriatic jewel suspended in time
In this video, we head to stunning Dubrovnik, southern Croatia’s World Heritage Site city, situated on the shimmering waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Dating back to the seventh century, ...
‘Expose children to nature and watch them thrive’ – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
“If you can find a place where there are no sounds of machines, and your cell phone will not ‘tink tink’… Quietly, if you can listen to the sound of ...
The outsider who became an equestrian champion
In this video, we meet 15-year-old Zoie Brogdon, a young Californian, proud Compton Cowboy and a force to be reckoned with in the competitive equestrian world.
We learn about her ...
Can planting trees achieve the climate impact intended?
The drive to plant trees has been a much-touted response to global warming. But can these eco-friendly efforts, adopted all around the world, truly meet expectations in reversing climate change?
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Changes, from Gesy to gender
THE WAY THINGS ARE
By Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
Change isn’t always easy and isn’t always for the better, but adaptability has been key to the survival of humankind ...
The Weeknd: abandoned child to R&B star of the decade
In this video, we pick up the trail of the enigmatic artist known as ‘The Weeknd’, tracking his rise from abandoned child to uncontestable star.
The Canadian singer, songwriter, and ...
Five hacks that will make your daily food prep easier
Most of us have very unrealistic ideas about food preparation, which leave us frustrated and end up filling the fridge with half-finished dishes or cold, greasy, last-minute takeout.
But with ...