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Moments

Watch me go from skiing rookie to racer in one lesson - almost

I take to the slopes for a 1:1 lesson with Maison Sport, a new skiing app designed to match you with your perfect instructor

Culture news

Amy Winehouse exhibition opens in London 10 years after singer's death

The first major retrospective exhibition on the brilliant but troubled British musician opens on 26th November at the Design Museum in London.

Art

Meet the woman making hyper-realistic babies every week that never cry

This Brazilian artists says the dolls take a week to make and sell for €1,200 each.

Design

Over 650 unseen Gaudí items arrive at architect's Catalonia exhibition

Barcelona's Catalonia National Museum will present a collection that spans architect Antoni Gaudí's entire career with more than 650 rare pieces.

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Design

Is this traditional Siberian felt boot maker one of Russia's last?

Sensible footwear in Russia's cold winters is key. Ivan Lapin has spent 12 years educating himself on the craft of SIberia's felt shoes –'valenki's' – to do so.

Nature

This company wants to grow billions of corals each year - on land

Coral Vita has won Prince William's Earthshot Prize for innovative coral farming.

Nature

This bear has had its head stuck in a plastic container for weeks

It took weeks to track down and rescue the animal, who was a victim of plastic pollution in the US.

Moments

Electric vehicles replace horses in Jordan's ancient city of Petra

This ancient capital is looking to modern technology to improve animal welfare, increase accessibility and prevent the World Heritage Site from being damaged.

Living

Procter & Gamble shocked to find giant tampon applicator on doorstep

Environmental activist Ella Daish has doorstepped the Procter & Gamble headquarters in a protest against period pollution

Living

Street-cleaning donkeys in Turkey listen to Beethoven while they work

Welcome to Mardin, the ancient Turkish city where donkeys clean the streets.

Eco-Innovation

These vitamin-rich ocean plants could be the answer to food shortages

Eating microalgae could be the answer to food shortages, scientists say

Nature

This toy farm makes the reality of factory farming very clear

The Factory Farm Playset is designed to raise awareness of the inhumane conditions facing animals in factory farms.

Climate

Why are people on the frontlines of the climate crisis not at COP26?

Negotiations around money for the impacts of climate change need to involve the voices of those facing disaster right now.

Nature

Meet the endurance athlete who ran 2150 km for rhino conservation

This South African ultra runner completed 102 consecutive half marathons in the battle against rhino poaching

Residences

Where is this magical 'treehouse' and why is it so popular on Airbnb?

Here's how a DIY upcycling project became one of the most sought-after stays on Airbnb.

Women Beyond Borders

‘Keep fighting’: Top resilience tips from a champion marathon swimmer

After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel

Eco-Innovation

What will the world's first flying electric car race look like?

After completing the final tests on its cars, Airspeeder is planning to launch the first three races later this year.

Climate

This cheeky 12-year-old from Colombia might just be the next Greta

This primary school age activist is teaching adults about climate change.

Climate

Climate change is causing a water crisis and it's women who lose out

Imagine spending five hours a day collecting water. That's the reality for millions of women in the global south.

Living

Meet the doctor encouraging people to eat insects to save the planet

Dr Indroneel Chatterjee is encouraging people to consume more insects in a bid to fight the climate crisis.