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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
How to support someone who is grieving
Counsellor and psychologist Lucy Poxon suggests five research-backed strategies to help you do the right thing
July 15, 2025
Five surprising facts about AI chatbots
Knowing the way they work and the tricks they use can help you make better use of them says Cagatay Yildiz
July 14, 2025
ADHD, parents and my own struggles
Counsellor Daniel Liam Cutajar shares his own experience of ADHD and some advice for parents
July 14, 2025
Metacognition and student well-being over the summer holidays
Using Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’ technique, Josephine Ebejer Grech explores the psychological impact of summer from different angles
July 13, 2025
Who is Luce the pilgrim?
Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honoured traditions
July 13, 2025
A brief history of the slogan T-shirt
A T-shirt with a slogan is a powerful tool for self-expression, rebellion and protest says Liv Auckland, Lecturer in Fashion Communication
July 11, 2025