Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church
However, Pope Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes, says Dennis Doyle
Tailoring and the Black dandy: on dressing for the red carpet
Toby Slade explains how 250 years of Black fashion history inspired the 2025 Met Gala
Pope Leo XIV’s balance of tradition and modernity
‘Peace be with all of you’: how Pope Leo XIV embodies a living dialogue between tradition and modernity by Darius von Guttner Sporzynski
Is it time for a Pope from Africa or Asia?
Although Catholicism did not begin as a “white” faith, Popes have been European for centuries. Pope Francis had Italian parentage
How dogs and cats are evolving to look alike
New research says it’s humans’ fault explains Grace Carroll of Queen's University Belfast
What a new pope’s first appearance tells us about his intentions
A new pope’s first appearance on St Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols - Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes, says Daniel Speed Thompson
Why the handbag is as mighty as the sword
With Moominmama, Tove Jansson created a hero who wields a handbag instead of a sword, says Isabel Joely Black
Tempted to turn on the aircon? Use fans until it’s 27°C
Federico Tartarini, University of Sydney, explains why you should use electric fans rather than A/C while the temperature is in the twenties
Older adults need to eat more protein than younger people
Catherine Norton expains why sitting down – and getting back up – might be the most important health test you do today
‘I did revise… it just didn’t go in!’ − this will help
Exams coming up? Use the science of memory to improve how you revise