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Embarrassed? Why this feeling might actually be good for you
Embarrassment can invite empathy and forgiveness, strengthening relationships explains Laura Elin Pigott
July 2, 2025
Shearwaters and stars at Gozo’s Dwejra Tower
Last week participants at a sunset event on Dwejra tower roof listened for shearwater calls, looked up at the stars and discovered more about this unique part of the islands
July 1, 2025
Why taking a cold shower on a hot day might be a bad idea
Adam Taylor explains why it might actually not be helping the body cool off at all and what you should do instead
July 1, 2025
Is Trump becoming a king in all but name?
Like the protesters in LA shouting "No Kings!", the early Romans hated kings, says Peter Edwell, as he notes the similarities between Donald Trump and Julius Caesar
June 30, 2025
Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters
Kindness serves as a foundation for empathy and strong relationships, both of which are essential for social-emotional learning, says Amina Yousaf
June 30, 2025
Young women in the world of online gambling
Studies show people aged 15 to 16, especially women, are entering a dangerous cycle of financial risk, social pressure and even mental health issues. Kayne Said gives some advice
June 29, 2025
’28 Days Later’ and the living’s fascination with the dead
The 28 Days Later franchise redefined zombie films, but the undead have an old, rich and varied history, says Christopher White, and they live on
June 29, 2025
‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe
Prof Yoshua Bengio has a plan to rein it in - a model that will be “honest and not deceptive” and incorporate safety-by-design principles
June 29, 2025
Here’s why some people suffer from motion sickness – and what actually works
Christian Moro and Felicity Smith discuss the reasons behind motion sickness, why women tend to experience it more than men and how to prevent it where possible
June 28, 2025
AI ‘reanimations’ of the dead raise ethical quandaries
Researchers says that making deepfake facsimiles of the dead - from Agatha Christie to Martin Luther King Jr - is morally problematic
June 28, 2025