Can wild swimming unite communities against single-use plastics?
Swimmers, councils, brands and campaigners are beginning to align around a shared goal – cutting single-use plastic at source
14/02/2026 Positive News
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'A lot of love and a bit of luck': 100 couples on the secret to a happy relationship
All you need is love. But what does it take to stay in love, and what's the secret to a long and happy relationship? We asked you to share your love stories with us, and more than 100 couples got in touch with the BBC to reveal their romantic…
14/02/2026 BBC
This Valentine’s Day, chocolate comes with new risks
Climate shocks and deforestation are reshaping cocoa supply and pushing prices into a more volatile era.
14/02/2026 Al Jazeera
Robin Wall Kimmerer, scientist and writer: ‘Capitalism is not a natural phenomenon; it’s a choice’
The author captivated millions of readers with her book, ‘Braiding Sweetgrass.’ In ‘The Serviceberry,’ her latest work of nonfiction, she proposes changing the dominant narrative as part of the resistance against climate disasters and social collapse
14/02/2026 El País
Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'
Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.
14/02/2026 BBC
Scientists say they now know what went wrong with Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine for emergency use in February 2021, nearly a year into the global pandemic that would go on to kill more than one million Americans.
14/02/2026 The Independent
Hobbies could hold key to beating loneliness, say Lib Dems
Party leader Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to boost funding for community groups and hobby enthusiasts.
14/02/2026 BBC
Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed
For as long as many residents of Nairobi can remember, the Kenyan capital has been awash with red every 14 February. On Valentine's Day, people are dressed in red, the colour of love and romance, or are carrying red roses.
14/02/2026 BBC
Thousands of mental health patients could receive better treatment thanks to major study
The research, which is being supported by 10 NHS trusts, could “transform” the understanding of severe mental illness, officials said
14/02/2026 The Independent
Valentine’s Day: What makes a good kiss? Here is the psychology behind it
Scientists have explained that ‘thoughts, fantasies and emotional context’ all enhance kissing quality
14/02/2026 The Independent
Ilia Malinin, figure skater favored for gold, finishes 8th
Malinin, undefeated since 2023, stumbled and fell multiple times, landing far off the podium. Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won gold in an upset that shocked even himself.
13/02/2026 NPR
Scientists believe Mars was originally warm and wet not icy, contrasting old data
One might not imagine such a time being conducive to the existence of fragile lifeforms, yet it is likely to be the era in which Mars was most habitable
13/02/2026 The Independent
Early Mars was warm and wet not icy, suggests latest research
A recent study showed that Mars was warm and wet billions of years ago. The finding contrasts with another theory that this era was mainly cold and icy. The result has implications for the idea that life could have developed on the planet at this…
13/02/2026 The Conversation
These 5 diets could add years to your life even if you have bad genes
Five dietary patterns that involve eating lots of plants have been linked with living up to three years longer, even among people who are genetically predisposed to have a shorter life
13/02/2026 NewScientist
Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia: is aspirin the answer for everyone?
Low-dose aspirin can reduce pre-eclampsia risk. So should it be recommended for every pregnancy? The science isn’t that simple.
13/02/2026 The Conversation
All things bright and beautiful need to be sustainable as well, says Church of England’s new flower policy
Anyone on the flower rota at England’s parish churches will now be reconsidering the way they do their arrangements, after Church of England leaders voted to use more seasonal and local flowers.
13/02/2026 The Conversation
Four foods that can help improve your cholesterol and boost heart health
Cholesterol has long been seen as a key culprit in cardiovascular disease. While it’s true that cholesterol does play a role, not all cholesterol is bad for us. There are two main types of cholesterol. The first type is low-density lipoprotein or…
13/02/2026 The Conversation
Judit Polgár, the chess master taught to beat men
The Netflix documentary ‘Queen of Chess’ does a good job of showcasing Polgár’s talents, but fails to examine the fact that she never went to school or that there were very few women in the sport
13/02/2026 El País
Original Bramley apple tree ‘at risk’ after site where it grows is put up for sale
The future of the original Bramley apple tree, which is responsible for one of the world’s most popular cooking apples, is at risk now that the site where it grows has been put up for sale, campaigners have warned.
13/02/2026 The Guardian