What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains
This weekend's summer solstice marks the official start of summer in the Northern hemisphere
‘Jaws’ at 50: is it the greatest movie ever made?
'Jaws' was both a cinematic masterpiece and an incredible piece of propaganda says Colin Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Political Communications
Degrowth and fashion: How upcycling helps us rethink and reuse waste
Degrowth urges a fundamental shift in the way designers, manufacturers and brands approach fashion waste. Handan Vicdan explains how
“How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam”
Conor Trainor explains how he uncovered deception in the Mediterranean wine trade whilst studying an archaeological site in Crete
Opinion: humour has deep roots in Catholic tradition
Pope Francis may have surprised many by inviting comedians to the Vatican last June, but the value of humour has deep roots in Catholic tradition
Managing meltdowns in young children
Meltdowns are an involuntary emotional response when children's senses become overwhelmed. Counsellor William Hayman gives advice on how to handle them.
Yael van der Wouden wins Women’s prize 2025
This year's Women's prize winning book, 'The Safekeep', is an expertly woven tale of personal crises and national horror says Manjeet Ridon
Do people really resemble their dogs?
And do those similar physical and personality traits play a role in the quality of the relationship people share with their dogs? asks Renata Roma
The DIY guide to checking how well you’re ageing
Walking at a speed “too fast for the Grim Reaper to catch” is one way to get ahead, but what can you really do to track your progress?
Author shares her experience of ageing and how to flourish in old age
In 'Bloomer', Carol Lefevre urges readers to change the ageing narrative by talking about age and ‘rescuing the word ‘old’ from its position of insult’