the man described as ‘the Shakespeare of architecture’
Every generation discovers its own heroes. I found mine in 2026. He died in 1726 and his name is John...
How to build a nutritious emergency food stockpile
A UK government watchdog has said UK homes aren’t prepared for the possibility of food supply disruptions that could come...
Therapist welcomes betting shop crackdown, warns gambling triggers go far beyond the high street
Analysis of Gambling Commission data finds five gambling venues on a single Aldershot street, as addiction specialist says support must...
Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle – not iron deficiency
Fatigue is common among teenage girls and can have a substantial impact on their everyday life, including school attendance and...
Science uncovers how the brain interprets artistic beauty – new research
Stand in front of Turner’s Sun Rising Over Water (1825-30) and something odd tends to happen. The painting holds you,...
Why innovative ‘bio-materials’ are still more sci-fi than fashion revolution
Walk around any major fashion exhibition and you might get the impression that biofabricated materials are about to transform fashion....
$40 trillion debt balloon is a warning sign for US economy and the world
US national debt has passed a record US$40 trillion (£29.4 trillion). This milestone is a major warning sign. It reveals...
Why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Donald Trump’s Board of Peace published a 15-point roadmap for Gaza in late July in which Hamas would hand its...
A brief history of embroidery – and how to get started yourself
Embroidery is a way to embellish textiles by stitching patterns and images onto them with thread. It has a long...
As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that
The UK is in the grip of a severe drought. England and Wales received only 9-10% of their normal rainfall...