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A brief art history of adultery and the art of divorce
The history of adultery in art has always drawn attention to the salacious intersections between personal relationships and the public realm says Natalie Hanley-Smith
July 22, 2025
Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
Women’s sleep is shaped by a complex mix of biological, psychological and social factors, says Amelia Scott
July 21, 2025
Is it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time?
An expert explains that “vampire power” is real: chargers consume power even when not charging
July 21, 2025
Art: Malta’s underwater landscape inspires altered photography
Curator Melanie Erixon talks to artist-photographer Katel Delia about the underwater world and her ongoing exhibition at Wignacourt Museum
July 20, 2025
Biblical women ageing disgracefully
Artist Sarah Lightman reimagines saintly characters battling menopause, motherhood, messy kitchens and midlife malaise
July 20, 2025
Books: The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke
The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke is a powerful account of organ donation, and one child’s gift to another, says Leah McLaughlin
July 19, 2025
Gozo Growing: longer, hotter, drier
Garden enthusiasts Simon and Mary Wallace reflect on July in the Mediterranean, permaculture and the super-powers of mulch
July 18, 2025
Even one day off alcohol makes a difference
This timeline maps the many health benefits you'll discover when you stop drinking and gives tips on how to stop or cut down
July 18, 2025
Staying positive might protect against memory loss
Want to remember things better as you get older? Christian van Nieuwerburgh explains that the secret might be surprisingly simple: focus on feeling good
July 17, 2025
Is ‘sexy conservation’ the way to save sharks?
Netflix’s Shark Whisperer Ocean Ramsey seems to think so and she may have a point says Susan Hopkins
July 16, 2025