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Christmas is more than a religious event

26 Dec 2019

Andrew Copson, The Independent Although Christians are celebrating an important religious event, the majority of us in Britain are celebrating something more timeless. Every human being so far has...

Dolphins struggle against noise pollution

24 Dec 2019

A new study has found increased ship traffic and dredging in India’s Ganga River is rapidly heightening noise levels in the river and stressing the river’s iconic dolphins and changing...

Elephants in Thailand 'broken' for lucrative animal tourism

23 Dec 2019

Separated from their mothers, jabbed with metal hooks, and sometimes deprived of food — many Thai elephants are tamed by force before being sold to lucrative tourism sites increasingly advertised...

British architect suffering heart attack rescued

23 Dec 2019

Passers-by rescued Lee Linagan, a 55-year-old British architect, who fell to the ground in a parking lot in Abu Dhabi city after experiencing a heart attack. The passers-by provided Linagan...

Egypt beach resorts fight global scourge of plastic trash

22 Dec 2019

Combing the Red Sea beach at an Egyptian luxury resort, workers find bagfuls of plastic garbage — but the news isn't all bad, thanks to a new environmental initiative. Pointing...

What if you knew a cookie would take 20 minutes to run off?

21 Dec 2019

Would you put down that bag of chips if you saw it had 170 calories? What if the label said it would take 16 minutes of running to burn off...

Slavery museum in Liverpool aims to confront painful legacy

19 Dec 2019

Scarlet shackles sit peacefully on display in front of a sad, gray backdrop. The now rusted leg irons once locked human ankles during 18th century voyages from Africa to some...

Stuff that acorn squash with turkey and cheese

18 Dec 2019

Seasoned ground turkey, Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts join forces in this savory stuffed acorn squash recipe. One squash the size of a grapefruit or a little larger is usually...

Sweet potato tea cake with meringue

17 Dec 2019

Inspired by the San Francisco bakery of the same name, the book became an instant classic for bakers who love pretty tarts and pristine breads. Fast forward to 2019, and...

84-year-old Canadian becomes oldest to run Antarctic marathon