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Thought-provoking culture, insightful science and inspirational snippets to bring you up to date on all things uplifting, hopeful and happy-making

As women, from early on in life, we’re encouraged to be carers, or to be helpful. As little girls, we’re given dolls, toy cleaning appliances and teasets along with the narrative that it’s our job to

Siân Cornish, expert in natural dyes

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Peter Gallivan, author of The Hidden Heroes of Science, shines a spotlight on a star inventor.