Make your own homeware and trinkets (no kiln required!) with these lovely projects from ceramicist Lolita Olympia

A round-up of the strangest science stories from around the world.

She grew up believing in divine creation, but a radical rethink led Ella Al-Shamahi to evolutionary biology. Now, the presenter of the BBC science series Human shares her story

In the process of updating her 18th-century home, this owner found herself unexpectedly drawn to bright patterns and lively colours, bringing warmth and joy into the hubbub of their cosy family space

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

I LOVE TO WATCH A ROUGH SEA, especially in winter. There is something mesmerising about the rhythmic movement. This sheer power rejuvenates the mind, filling you with awe – it is uplifting and almost