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Pet blessings on the feast day of Francis of Assisi
Birds, worms, rabbits: Francis of Assisi was said to have loved them all – but today’s pet blessings might have seemed strange to the 13th century saint
October 4, 2025
The Mediterranean: both a graveyard and a bottomless money pit
Deaths at sea are on the rise. This is due to EU border policies says Luna Vives
October 3, 2025
Is acupuncture worth it for back pain?
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a new study offers some answers: of 800 people with back pain, 40% improved by at least 30%
October 2, 2025
Tradwives: sourdough and submission in the name of God
How tradwife content that's popular in the US, and is becoming increasingly popular in Europe, fuses femininity with anti-feminist ideas
October 1, 2025
A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’
If you could, would you pay to live forever? Some Silicon Valley billionaires aren’t just making tech products – they’ve set their sights on immortality.
September 30, 2025
What can be done about bullying at school?
Often parents and schools disagree about whether something is ‘bullying’. Why is it so complicated?
September 29, 2025
Why talking to children matters more than screens
Too much screen time can hinder speech and language development among the early learners, Yasmin Rababah says
September 28, 2025
A humanoid robot is now on sale for around €5,000
Times2 investigates what you can do with it
September 28, 2025
‘Being slightly overweight might not shorten your life; being very thin might’
The concept that you can be “fat but fit” continues to gain scientific backing: what the latest study reveals
September 27, 2025
Art: Are you safe?
From October 4, Arthall, Victoria, is presenting 'The Digital Panopticon: Please Watch Me!' in collaboration with Arteaportè
September 26, 2025