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‘Let there be light’ at St John’s
Philip Farrugia Randon writes about the history of lighting in Valletta's famous co-cathedral
November 28, 2025
Should we eat dinner earlier in winter?
Catherine Norton explains why timing might matter more than you think
November 24, 2025
The five best fictional bands in film history
Stephen Ryan throws the spotlight on films that found major success with fictional bands years before ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’
November 23, 2025
What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives
Figuring out the concerns young people have is crucial to addressing the ways these might be affecting their mental health, two experts say
November 22, 2025
‘Babo’: the Netflix film forcing Germany to confront race, class and the cost of fame
Experts discuss the most-viewed film on Netflix Germany, a documentary about a controversial rapper known for his brutal and drug-glorifying lyrics
November 20, 2025
AI-induced psychosis: when humans and machines hallucinate together
Lucy Osler discusses the dangers of digital companions as many are turning to chatbots to think through problems, and explore beliefs and feelings
November 18, 2025
Knowledge is power: why good data helps keep children safe
On the European Day on the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, Lorna Muscat highlights the crucial importance of data
November 18, 2025
Nasal irrigation: an ancient practice to fight the common cold
Backed by studies, Mary J. Scourboutakos explains how nasal saline irrigation helps with upper respiratory viruses, allergies and chronic congestion
November 17, 2025
Seven albums to listen to during a break-up
Charlotte Curran lists a comprehensive collection of songs that relate to heartbreak, from Lily Allen to Marvin Gaye
November 16, 2025
Is it dangerous to catch a cold… or was Jane Austen just being dramatic?
All of the writer's novels contain references to physical condition, ailments or advice on well-being, notes Ana Fernandez Mosquera
November 15, 2025