The choices available in life’s ugly situations – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
“What the world throws at us is not necessarily your choice, but what you make out of it is entirely your choice…”
In this video, yogi and mystic Sadhguru counsels ...
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Creative distortions: the mathematical art of M.C. Escher
In this video, Professor Ian Stewart of Warwick University explores the mathematical influences in the works of Dutch artist M. C. Escher.
“If you wander around university mathematics departments, you ...
Can travel insurance be bought after departure?
There is a saying that says a man is as rich as he has traveled. Every trip is a new acquaintance, a departure from your comfort zone, your home, and ...
We are definitely not all in this together
THE WAY THINGS ARE
Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
If another sanctimonious voice tells me that ‘we’ were/are all in this together, I’ll release a gamut of swear words and ...
Confit of duck and lentil salad
In this video, Australian cook, author and host of the Everyday Gourmet YouTube channel, Justine Schofield, shows us how to transform the classic French main of confit of duck with ...
The impact of sea-level rise amid shrinking action time window
Globally, around 100 million people live within one metre of a high-tide level, and by the end of the century scientists predict that sea levels will rise beyond that point.
In ...
When to choose a vet visit over home treating your pet
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 ...
How do babies become bilingual?
Hey kids, have you ever seen a child talk to her friends in English, but to her mum in Spanish? How did she learn how to do that?
Learning a ...
Billie Eilish apologises for ‘racial slur’ in re-surfaced video
Billie Eilish took to her Instagram this week to apologise for mouthing a racial slur in a resurfaced video.
The ‘Lost Cause’ singer’s post addressed an edited compilation video ...
CULTURESCOPE: Season 2, Episode 2 – hosted by Paul Lambis
For those accustomed to the showcase of Cyprus- and Cyprus-related arts, culture and lifestyle talent that is the signature of the CULTURESCOPE series… episode 2 of the second season more than ...
Bending convention: the fluid, dynamic structures of Zaha Hadid
In this Curious Muse video essay, we get better acquainted with the work of Zaha Hadid (1950-2016), a British Iraqi architect, recognised as a major figure in the field during ...
Beyond triumph: the story of the modern Olympic Games
The Olympics are the largest, most iconic athletic event in the sporting calendar, steeped in a heritage that dates back to the classical world.
But the modern version of the ...
Fleeting world: ‘Seven Silent Songs’ by Avish Khebrehzadeh
What do a baby rhino, soldiers on stilts and humans dragging a whale mean to Iranian artist Avish Khebrehzadeh?
In this video, we observe her working on her animated short ...
Compiling the ultimate atlas of the human body
Imagine if you could have a ‘Google map’ of the human body to refer to, whenever needed? As we learn in this video, that’s analogous to what the Human ...
Easy Lebanese arayes (spiced meat pitta pockets)
In this video, Obi, host of the Middle Eats YouTube channel, demos how to make delicious Lebanese arayes that take about 20 minutes to make and grill.
Arayes is a popular ...
Tips to grow kumquat trees in containers
In this video, Kevin Espiritu, host of the Epic Gardening YouTube channel, shares the best strategies for growing kumquat trees in pots.
A kumquat is a smallish, tropical fruit-bearing tree ...
How trees secretly talk to each other in the forest
What do trees talk about, and how do they carry on their ‘conversations’?
In this video, we head to the Douglas fir forests of Canada, to discover how trees communicate ...
Indian Covid-19 variant spreads to nearly 50 countries
On May 10th, the World Health Organization said that the Indian coronavirus variant was a global concern, with records indicating that the variant has ‘increased transmissibility’ compared to previous strains. ...
A closer look at separation anxiety 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 ...
Nine key soft skills to develop in teens
In this video, youth coach Jothsna Kethar outlines the nine key soft skills that are important to nurture in young people on their developmental journey.
Each skill will be vital ...
‘Thelma & Louise’ co-stars predicted Brad Pitt’s stardom
In this video, we learn insider tidbits after ‘Extra’s’ Rachel Lindsay spoke with actresses Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis at the 30th anniversary celebrations of ‘Thelma & Louise’.
Did ...
Home-rowed talent: dragon boat racing in Cyprus
In this video, athletic brand Cyprus Another Angle interviews Djordje Pavlovic, founder and coach of the Limassol Spartans dragon boat community, to learn more about this venerable sport.
Dragon boat ...
How the shuttle revolutionised space exploration
The pioneering Space Shuttle programme flew a total of 135 missions, making it the core of US crewed spaceflight efforts for nearly four decades.
The first orbital test flight, STS-1, carried ...
First Aid basics: how to carry out a primary survey
In this series of videos, we will learn the basics and fundamental practices of First Aid.
First Aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from ...