Wind tulips: giving traditional turbines a visual ‘makeover’
Renewable energy solutions may be helping us transition away from a global dependence on oil, yet they come with their own challenges and drawbacks – not least, in the realm of ...
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Tasty, 10-minute Moroccan meatballs
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel teaches us how to whip up some mouthwatering Moroccan meatballs in a dash – perfect either as an appetiser or ...
How to build a black-out box for use during power cuts
As the weather gets warmer, there are occasions when communities may suffer electricity outages and blackouts. At such times, it’s a good idea to have a ‘black-out box’ to ...
How to break up a dog fight safely
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 ...
Getting the best out of mother-daughter ties
Girls, in this video we’re discussing the mum-daughter relationship, and how it takes on an especial significance during the intense teen years.
The two of you can be the ...
Brothers in charms: Harry Styles’ and James Corden’s gag-filled friendship
In this video, we take a look at the high-jinx friendship between singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles and actor, comedian and TV host James Corden, reviewing some of the ...
There we’ll be: country duo Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s $35m private island
Country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw may sing about love, home and apple pie, but their property preferences tend to lean a little more tropical and lavish.
In ...
Calabria: Italy’s ancient land between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas
In this video, we travel to beautiful Calabria, a region of southwest Italy, occupying the “toe” of the country’s boot-shaped peninsula, and separated from Sicily by the Strait of ...
How did sneakers become such a global phenomenon?
By Prudence Wade
It’s hard to imagine a time sneakers weren’t everywhere. For many of us, lacing up a pair of trainers is the only way to complete ...
Cracked and broken ribs: essential precautions, at-home treatment and recovery time
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 ...
All about loofahs: tips on growing your own sponges
In this video, we learn all about loofah sponges – so useful for cleaning, whether in the bath or around the house.
Did you know they’re actually made from a ...
Nanorobots could target cancers and clear blood clots
By Sarah Wild
Tiny nano-sized robots and vehicles that can navigate through blood vessels to reach the site of a disease could be used to deliver drugs to tumours that ...
Classic Waldorf salad with grapes, celery and apple
In this video, we turn the spotlight on a true classic – Waldorf salad. Named after the famous Manhattan hotel, it’s perfect as an appetiser or a light meal in ...
How to turn sea water into fresh water without pollution
‘The Line’ is Saudi Arabia’s bold vision for the future of civilisation: an ultra-modern city designed to house one million people and be entirely pollution-free. But there’s one ...
Why we shouldn’t rush our dogs when we take them on walks
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 ...
Teen talk: why it’s a good idea to start a blog
Hey kids, have you ever thought about keeping an online journal of your thoughts, or writing posts on matters you consider important enough to share with the world? If so, ...
Courteney Cox and Ed Sheeran recreate epic ‘Friends’ dance routine
Ed Sheeran has just proved he’s the honourary ‘Friend’ viewers never knew they needed.
The music superstar basically broke the internet with pal Courteney Cox, when they reenacted her ...
Nomads sculpting a new landscape of identity
Katarina Lazic and Sophia Papastavrou are international nomads and like all ‘third culture kids’ have found their native lands tough places to be
The British-Turkish novelist and academic Elif Shafak ...
What gets us moving: 20 dance styles from across the world
In this video, we travel across the world to discover 20 popular styles of dance.
While some scientists believe dance may have evolved as a vehicle for expressing social and cultural ...
Yo-Yo Ma talks all things cello to Twitter followers
In this video, world-renowned musician Yo-Yo Ma, uses the power of Twitter to answer questions about the instrument he is most known for: the cello.
Some queries are about the ...
The Recovery and Resilience Plan and the green transition challenge
By Andreas Charalambous and Omiros Pissarides
Globally, noticeable progress has been achieved in decoupling economic growth and consumption of energy and natural resources. At the same time, we are seeing ...
From corruption to an honest state
Changes and reforms are the answer and we have to take this into account when voting on Sunday
By Achilleas Demetriades
The House elections on Sunday have, I believe, particular ...
The town where almost everyone lives under the same roof
In this video, we journey to Whittier, Alaska to find out what it’s like for virtually the entire population to live at the same address.
Whittier’s Begich Towers, ...
The surprising similarities between ‘Cruella’ and ‘Joker’
How are ‘Cruella’ and ‘Joker’ films similar? And why does actress Emma Stone want to be more like actor Joaquin Phoenix?
In Disney’s ‘Cruella’ movie, the story follows a ...