Tips and tricks for underconsumption, and its cousins - anti-consumerism, minimalism, sustainability - are proliferating across Reddit threads and TikTok reels. J.R. Duren explores why
19/04/2026 The Independent
Inviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way
19/04/2026 The Independent
New RSV tools can prevent infant hospitalizations, but access varies by province. Who is responsible for ensuring vaccine equity across Canada?
19/04/2026 The Conversation
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."
19/04/2026 NPR
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde in Bruges offers a tranquil refuge for women amid the city's bustling tourism
19/04/2026 The Independent
As Wes Streeting vows to tackle the ‘medical misogyny’ that means women’s symptoms are often dismissed as an overreaction, Lynda Wilkes-Green shares the reality of trying to get a diagnosis while enduring years of agonising periods
19/04/2026 The Independent
Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow's internal organs
18/04/2026 The Independent
For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.
18/04/2026 BBC
Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.
18/04/2026 NPR
In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond.
18/04/2026 NPR
Friends gathered at a weaver's studio in Massachusetts to help MaddyChristine Hope Brokopp make her casket.
18/04/2026 NPR
Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.
18/04/2026 Wired
A mother has launched a desperate appeal for stem cell donors to save her two young sons, who are battling a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder.
18/04/2026 The Independent
Researchers found that differences in the amount of key bacterial groups in the gut predicted cancer recurrence with up to 94% accuracy
18/04/2026 The Independent
Coming up with strategies to cut meat-eating in order to slash greenhouse gas emissions and tackle environmental concerns has long been a head-scratcher for climate scientists, campaigners and lawmakers, but a surprisingly straightforward tactic may…
17/04/2026 The Independent
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17/04/2026 The Independent
17/04/2026 The Independent
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