What a new pope’s first appearance tells us about his intentions
A new pope’s first appearance on St Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols - Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes, says Daniel Speed Thompson
Why the handbag is as mighty as the sword
With Moominmama, Tove Jansson created a hero who wields a handbag instead of a sword, says Isabel Joely Black
Tempted to turn on the aircon? Use fans until it’s 27°C
Federico Tartarini, University of Sydney, explains why you should use electric fans rather than A/C while the temperature is in the twenties
Older adults need to eat more protein than younger people
Catherine Norton expains why sitting down – and getting back up – might be the most important health test you do today
‘I did revise… it just didn’t go in!’ − this will help
Exams coming up? Use the science of memory to improve how you revise
Apple TV’s Severance: on cybersecurity and human risk
What Apple TV's hit show - about the separation of a person's home and works lives - can teach us, says Oli Buckley
Meet the robot you ride like a horse
A robot that you ride like a horse is being developed. It will stretch current limits of engineering says Matias Mattamala
Why does my child feel lost at school?
In the first part of this article, Nicolette Camilleri explores the common struggles young people face in school today
Endometriosis: changing your diet may reduce pain symptoms
Many patients seek out their own ways of managing their symptoms say three experts from Edinburgh University
God’s architect, the venerable Antoni Gaudí
Pope Francis began the process for Antoni Gaudí’s sainthood. Architect Javi Buron Garcia explains why this secular architect may be declared a saint