Art: Between crescent, moon and obscurity
Christian Attard discusses Paul Scerri’s installation ‘Ma Nafx il-Vers li Ġej’ at Spazju Kreattiv
How everyday play builds STEM skills
Researchers find that certain toys or play materials can support children's STEM learning and cognitive development
Five steps to love… courtesy of Aristotle
Two philosophy experts argue Aristotle would hate Valentine's Day: he didn't approve of grand gestures but saw love as a daily commitment to help your beloved grow into their best version
Say it with… ChatGPT?
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day notes or e-mails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy about themselves, researchers say
Is ‘Wuthering Heights’ actually romantic? Heathcliff would say no
People often claim Emily Brontë's novel to be their favourite love story, but the main protagonist would hardly agree. Here’s why
Children, technology and the myth of the safe app
On Safer Internet Day, Times2 is resharing an article by clinical psychologist Roberta Attard on how parents are children’s best safeguard against harmful content
At 50, ‘Taxi Driver’ is still a troubling reflection of our times
The social and psychological forces the Martin Scorsese film brought into focus have not disappeared, Alexander Howard writes
The school musical that gave me hope
Virtually Unplugged Kids gives children space to have fun and connect beyond devices. Gabi Revesz shares her experience.
‘Hot flush gold rush’ leaves women frustrated
Researchers reveal how women feel about being flooded with menopause marketing and what would actually help
Why futuristic ‘smart city’ projects are destined to fail
Research has shown that instead of focusing on tech-centred metropolis to solve urban overpopulation, the focus should be on smart governance. Pascual Berrone explains why