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image How some plants adapted to become carnivores

How some plants adapted to become carnivores
How and why does botanical carnivory – the eating of meat – keep evolving? It turns out that when any of the basic things that most plants need aren’t there… some ...
image Cold showers and plunges: tips to make them a habit

Cold showers and plunges: tips to make them a habit
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 ...
image Why diversity in the fashion industry is important

Why diversity in the fashion industry is important
Journalism student and Fashion YouTuber Odunayo Ojo explores the arguments in favour of fashion diversity, explaining why, in his opinion, moving past the limitations of elitist, Eurocentric fashion culture can ...
image Seven tips for teens who aspire to become writers

Seven tips for teens who aspire to become writers
Seventeen-year-old YouTuber and author of ‘Leaving Wishville’ Mel Torrefranca shares her top seven tips to encourage aspiring teen writers in pursuing the creative craft. View the original video here. Good ...
image Breaking down Mark Wahlberg’s $300m lifestyle

Breaking down Mark Wahlberg’s $300m lifestyle
Mark Wahlberg is one of the richest actors in Hollywood, with a net worth of about $300 million. Wahlberg owns a sprawling $100-million property in Beverly Park that includes a full-sized ...
image NASA versus SpaceX: how do they compare?

NASA versus SpaceX: how do they compare?
NASA and SpaceX, two very different companies, have come head to head in recent years, but what does this mean for the future of space travel? And more importantly, are ...
image Rampant youth

Rampant youth
By Richard Dickenson We generally seem to think of things like chlorine, phosgene, cyanide and neurotoxins such as novichok as the world’s dangerous chemicals. But I’d like to ...
image Parody, full stop?

Parody, full stop?
The president may have drawn a line under the minister of justice and the Twitter incident but legally it’s far from over By Achilleas Demetriades The issue of the ...
image Hayao Miyazaki: what it means to be an artist

Hayao Miyazaki: what it means to be an artist
This video discusses the creative process of Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary Japanese animator, director, producer, screenwriter, author and manga artist, drawing on highlights from a recent documentary on his life ...
image Why your dog can remember scents, and you can’t

Why your dog can remember scents, and you can’t
Dogs have some seriously impressive sniffers. But why are dog noses so powerful and how is it that they can remember precise scents over long periods of time? It all ...
image How to make authentic Lebanese falafel, fried or baked

How to make authentic Lebanese falafel, fried or baked
Falafel is a Middle Eastern recipe that is basically mashed chickpeas with herbs and seasonings formed into patties and fried. It’s considered a traditional food in Lebanon and Middle ...
image Beginner beekeeping: how to set up a hive

Beginner beekeeping: how to set up a hive
Ever thought about keeping bees? If you’re into gardening, you really should consider it, as bees are essential pollinators and produce delicious honey. In fact, a beehive is the ...
image In the bag: Miranda Kerr’s Dior Book Tote must-haves

In the bag: Miranda Kerr’s Dior Book Tote must-haves
Australian model and businesswoman Miranda Kerr’s Dior Book Tote bag has a Mary Poppins-like quality: the life hacks just keep on coming! From bananas to homeopathic arnica, to picture ...
image Do you really need to bother with eye cream?

Do you really need to bother with eye cream?
By Katie Wright Some people swear by it, diligently tapping and smoothing their favourite formula around their eyes every night. Others claim it’s a waste of money and won’...