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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
July 27, 2025
Art: scrutinising space
Lisa Gwen reflects upon 'The Space we Inhabit' - the summer exhibition at MICAS
July 27, 2025
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!
July 26, 2025
‘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
July 25, 2025
‘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?
July 24, 2025
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
July 23, 2025
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.
July 23, 2025
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