“Light is not neutral… light has an effect.”
We may not hear much about it, but light pollution can put our health and wildlife at risk – and over 80 per cent ...
In this video, we discover some of the most effective animal bridges from around the world.
From squirrel crossings to cattle underpasses, this top 10 list serves as a reminder of ...
Acknowledging the need for new skills development in preparation for the job market, Global Shapers Nicosia Hub has joined forces with the Cyprus Youth Board (Onek), the Career Guidance Service, ...
The Pancyprian professional artists union (Pasynek) will hold an all-day fundraiser in aid of the Cypriot artist community at Rialto theatre on Saturday.
Participating acts will reflect the whole spectrum ...
The now-extinct ‘Hell Ant’ species had the same six legs and segmented body that we’d recognise in an ant today, but they also had a huge, scythe-like jaw and ...
Perhaps there is never an entirely appropriate way to commemorate victims, yet art, be it music, theatre or film, can express some consolation in a way that simple words cannot. ...
Mindfulness. It’s a word we have all heard before, but what does it mean exactly? Is it meditating every day? Is it a mindset or a specific activity? Mindfulness ...
Eating green is overwhelming. It feels like anything you buy will hurt the planet. But when it comes to milk, some choices are definitely better than others.
In this video, ...
The second edition of Dot.on.the.map Industry Days, organised by the Cyprus Film Days International Festival, the ministry of education and Rialto Theatre, will be held online in ...
Around the world, two billion people eat insects regularly. In the US and Europe? Not so much. But today, some entrepreneurs think it’s time that changed.
This video takes ...
Slam poetry is a combination of poetry, the spoken word and performing. Slam poets take to the stage to recite their work, which cannot be longer than three minutes, in ...
Which animal would you think has the bigger claws… an eagle or a grizzly bear?
While we may think of lions and other massive predators as having the largest claws, ...
It’s the world’s first online French-language film festival and it’s currently taking place for the 11th time. MyFrenchFilmFestival.com, which started a few days ago and will ...
All of the planets in our solar system orbit around the sun. Planets that orbit around other stars are called exoplanets. Exoplanets are very hard to see directly with our ...
Urban trees do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to keeping a city’s environment pleasant in temperature, sound and air quality – not to mention the beauty they ...
‘Breathe in experience, breathe-out poetry,’ says American poet and activist Muriel Rukeyser.
As a university student discovering Spanish literature, I was fascinated by poetry, its emotions and its images. But ...
Against all odds, and despite its suspended programme of events, Rialto Theatre continues to support local artistic endeavours and production by launching in 2021 new programmes for collaboration with Cyprus-based artists.
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Musical moments from last year to savour online
At first glance, looking back at 2020 may not bring the most cherished memories. If, that is, you want to look back to ...
Hungarian tech company Platio uses recycled plastic to build solar panels into pavements, which can power buildings and charge electronic devices.
Each panel produces approximately 20 watts of energy, and they ...
Free online class from renowned meditation expert
Our desperate attempts to ensure our personal wellbeing over the past year have taken many forms, from daily stretches to staying off social ...
Plus, photographer discusses inspiration in online presentation
Is culture accessible to all? It’s a valid question to ask, especially after almost a year of museums, theatres and other cultural ...
With their ability to fly silently and detect prey with stunning accuracy, owls are master aerial predators.
This video takes us deeper into their world… their habits, their instincts as ...
From crabs to macaques, surgical face masks and rubber gloves used to safeguard health in the midst of the spread of Covid-19, are now posing a grave threat to wildlife ...
Polar lights (aurora polaris) are a natural phenomenon found in both the northern and southern hemispheres that can be truly awe inspiring. Northern lights are also called by their scientific ...