Slavenka & Obi: August 2024

Sunday, August 18, 2024

Friday, August 16, 2024

Winston Churchill had painting, Judi Dench is famous for her rude embroidery and Tom Daley has been known to knit at the Olympics. Now researchers say we could all benefit from creative endeavours and that such pursuits have a bigger influence on life satisfaction than having a job.

While arts and crafts have long been used to aid mental health, experts said most research has looked at their effect on patients rather than the general population, and tend to look at specific activities.

However, the researchers have now said such interests could be an important tool for improving public health in general.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

The story of Hieronymus Bosch, Guy Cowell

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The Alchemist, Ethan Murrow

Let the Sun Do the Work

Photographer Almudena Romero prints her images on a unique medium—plants.

She began harnessing the power of photosynthesis eight years ago, experimenting with plants in her grandmother's garden.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Cloud Eaters Return

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We’re all very different, to the familiar.

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This is not a love song

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Couples having a row should take a five-second break to stop them reaching boiling point.

Taking a pause during an argument can act as a firebreak that prevents rows from escalating, defuses disagreements and could save the need for costly counselling. Psychologists at the University of St Andrews conducted experiments with 81 couples and published their findings in the Nature journal.