Cynthia Erivo as Jesus: is this “inclusive” or “offensive”?
Cynthia Erivo will be the most talked about Jesus of 2025 - but women have long retold the gospel says Sarah Parkhouse
Obesity care: why “eat less, move more” advice is failing
Framing obesity as a lifestyle issue that can be tackled by emphasising personal responsibility ignores the bigger picture. We look at the UK data to see what we can learn here in Malta
Art: The enigmatic world of Gabriella Azzopardi
The artist's upcoming open studio exhibition in Balzan presents a journey through the strange and symbolic, as Coryse Borg finds out.
Art: scrutinising space
Lisa Gwen reflects upon 'The Space we Inhabit' - the summer exhibition at MICAS
Parents are key to climate education
Local research underscores that parents can help shape climate-conscious mindsets from an early age. Jane Spiteri explains how
What did ancient Rome smell like? Honestly, often pretty rank
Thomas J. Derrick explains why ancient cities would have been an olfactory onslaught despite scented perfumes and chewable deodorants, and why they didn't mind!
‘The chatbot will see you now’ − is AI therapy any good?
Can chatbots really improve mental health? Could a string of code really help calm a storm of emotions? There is growing evidence that it might
‘Don’t tell me!’ Why some people love spoilers
Spoilers have become a cultural flashpoint in the age of streaming, social media and shared fandoms – do they ruin the fun, or just shift how we experience something?
The incredible impact of Ozzy Osbourne
Lachlan Goold looks back at the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, from Black Sabbath to Ozzfest to 30 years of retirement tours
The anthropologist’s legacy: past opinions, present issues
An exhibition 'Legacy of an Anthropologist: The Jeremy Fergus Boissevain Archive' at the Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu runs until the end of September. Dylan Cachia tells Times2 more.