Made for Mars: the impressive engineering of Perseverance
Perseverance, nicknamed Percy, is the car-sized Mars rover designed to explore Jezero crater on the red planet as part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission. It was manufactured by the Jet ...
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Chetna Makan’s Coffee and Cardamom Swiss Roll recipe
Born in India and originally a fashion designer, cookbook author Chetna Makan moved to the UK in 2003, and eventually participated in the hit TV series ‘The Great British Bake Off’. ...
Malia Obama lands Hollywood writing gig
Barack and Michelle Obama’s eldest daughter Malia is officially headed to Hollywood.
She will reportedly be a writer for a forthcoming Amazon project helmed by actor, rapper and director ...
Four fun and easy ways of creating snow paintings
Hey kids, here are four simple ways to do some epic snow painting the next time you get a chance to have fun with the white stuff!
Using only easy-to-find ...
Memory lane: the art deco architecture of Miami Beach
Florida’s popular resort city has undeniable allure – whether on or off its famous shore. And in this video, we take a walking tour around Miami Beach to view its ...
Street art as a weapon in Myanmar
In Myanmar, currently in the throes of a new coup by its military leaders, freedom of speech, including art and media, has perennially been suffocated, leaving local people desperate for ...
How a master perfume-maker creates bespoke fragrances
Like a Picasso painting or a diamond ring, a bespoke fragrance can be a gateway to an out-of-the-ordinary sensory experience. And, if crafted by a master creator, it can be ...
Struggling with yoga? This is what it can do for your mental health
By Prudence Wade
Self-care isn’t always easy, and can easily slip in times of increased stress.
Like many of us, actor Gillian Anderson knows she could do more to ...
How to make a DIY cleaning spray with orange peels and vinegar
Vinegar is often touted as a great chemical-free agent for domestic cleaning… but the problem is, no one really enjoys the odour that comes with it!
Which is why, this ...
How close are we to viable 3D bone printing?
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 ...
Urban aerobatics: street skateboarding in Latvia
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 to make moreish, delectable Pad Thai noodles
Pad thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish, commonly served as a street food and at most restaurants in Thailand, as part of the country’s cuisine. It is typically ...
Father knows nest: the fast and furious parenting of peregrine falcons
Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals in the world: When in hot pursuit of a pigeon or other bird to pluck from midair they can reach 240 miles per hour – faster ...
What to do if your dog develops foot lesions
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 ...
FKA Twigs details alleged abuse by Shia LaBeouf
In her first interview since filing a civil lawsuit, FKA Twigs opened up to Entertainment News about enduring domestic violence from former boyfriend Shia LaBeouf.
Among the details shared by ...
A conscious response to climate change and Covid-19 – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru, in conversation with integrative medicine and personal transformation pioneer Deepak Chopra, discusses the need to address climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic by ...
Luxury tailoring: 15 things to know about the Brioni brand
The Brioni suit sets one of the gold standards for men’s tailoring, blessed with a timeless style that is deeply rooted in the Roman sartorial heritage.
Yet even though ...
Willemstad: Curaçao’s lively capital of many colours
In this video, we travel to Willemstad, the lively capital of Curaçao, the ‘C’ in the ABC Dutch Caribbean islands, which also include Aruba and Bonaire.
The Santa Ana ...
Lifeboat Earth
By Richard Dickenson
There is a powerful altruism about being human. Certainly there are selfish blighters about but, for the most part, people are generally prepared to help others be ...
Marcel Breuer’s Bauhaus-inspired art of space
In this video, we take a pre-Covid look at the iconic Met Breuer building – a 1966 space once operated by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, until its pandemic-related closure ...
Why are winters getting worse if the earth is warming?
Over the last decade, many places across the world, such as the American Northeast, have seen a spike in the frequency of large, disruptive snowstorms.
This trend surprised nearly everybody, ...
How to make tasty pizza at home… without a woodfire oven
If you’ve never made your own pizza, you’re in for a treat with this recipe. Because there’s nothing quite like making your own dough and tomato sauce ...
Seven ways to evaluate whether a fashion brand is sustainable and ethical
Not every fashion company lives up to its claims of being sustainable and ethical. In fact, they may simply be ‘green-washing’ to get you to buy their products.
Sustainable clothing ...
Ask the Vet: why does my cat scratch the furniture?
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 ...