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Culture
Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding
Most architects look to control nature; Kongjian Yu wants it to take over.
AI meets colonialism: Germany develops new research tool
Germany's Federal Archives own an important collection of documents from the colonial...
Mindfulness retreats: The quiet travel solution to a noisy...
In a world simultaneously connected through and plagued by social media, silence...
Sea moss punch: The Caribbean's cooling, healthy elixir...
Plucked from the ocean, Trinidad's answer to the summer milkshake is now part of...
Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?
When Frank Sinatra sang about “a city that never sleeps”, he probably wasn’t thinking...
Ballerina Farm: What is a 'trad wife' and why have they...
Trad wives are women who embrace traditional gender norms and champion homemaking,...
Is eating in front of the TV really that bad for you?
With so many great shows and films to watch on television these days, it is tempting...
Dondurma: The Turkish ice cream eaten with a knife and...
Dense, stretchy and durable, dondurma isn't like any other ice cream you'll find,...
How to choose the best – and most eco-friendly – swimwear
Make a splash this summer – from luxury vintage to sustainable fabrics, here's our...
The simple Japanese method for a tidier and less wasteful...
To help people clear cluttered fridges and reduce food waste, researchers in Tokyo...
Taylor Swift: Police arrest 'stalker' as Germany tour begins
German police arrested a suspected Taylor Swift stalker ahead of the US singer's...
Opulence of pharaoh Ramses II unveiled at exhibition
The opulence of the reign of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, is on display...
Chef Andrew Zimmern's favourite US restaurants
The celebrity chef has eaten it all, in every country. Here are his most memorable...
Tainan: The 400-year-old cradle of Taiwanese culture
Known as "the birthplace of Taiwan", the island's oldest city is celebrating its...
A Chicago pizza expert's guide to the city's best pies
Local pizza expert Steve Dolinsky wants you to know that Chicago pies aren't just...