Did animals invent twitter?

Twitter is firmly embedded in contemporary society but does this seemingly modern day phenomena simply reflect the way species in the animal kingdom have been communicating for decades?

Online auctions

A website believed to be the world’s first is giving people the chance to secure up to 99% discounts on luxury prizes by playing games of skill online.

Multiplayer role-playing games

Players of massively multiplayer online role-playing games such as ‘World of Warcraft’ are unhappy not only when they are prevented from playing but also when they are playing.

Volunteer in Jamaica

Projects Abroad is offering Britons the chance to take a break in Jamaica to help out at a new facility for orphans living with HIV/Aids.

Blankets for Bolivia

Students from the University of Sheffield have transformed the lives of Bolivian villagers after creating blankets made of recycled crisp packets, to prevent the rising number of hypothermia cases.

Child soldiers in Congo

Students from Queen’s University have completed the first phase of a trip to assist in the treatment of psychological distress among child soldiers in Congo.

Research prevents eco-fraud

In recent years, the growing demand for organic food products has led to the faking of food and fraud.

70% of Europeans lack vitamin D

Experts have prepared a report on vitamin D supplementation after it was revealed that Europeans have suffered a decrease in their levels of vitamin D.

Quality Street celebrates 75 years

Nestlé is celebrating 75 years of its revolutionary confectionery assortment Quality Street in the United Kingdom this year.

Media pictures

New research shows press photographs make men look more powerful than women and that the image of powerful individuals is consistently reinforced by low-angle shots.

Christmas gifts

Christmas doesn’t have to cost a fortune and a simple handmade or pre-used gift can mean as much, if not more, than the present that broke the bank.

The dangers of technology

Top tech entrepreneur believes features like the iPhone’s Siri can be regressive, not progressive.

Dirt prevents allergy

If infants encounter a wide range of bacteria they are less at risk of developing allergic disease later in life.

Benefits of football

Playing street football two or three times a week could halve the risk of early death in homeless men.

Ideal body weight

30% of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape

European Capital of Culture

The panel appointed to assess the cities applying to be European Capital of Culture in 2017 has recommended that Nicosia and Paphos are preselected as the Cypriot contenders.

Travel insurance advice

If you are planning a trip, then travel insurance can give you peace of mind. Find out more about costs, policies and regulations.

Promoting tourism

The European Commission is promoting a project between South America and Europe aimed at having 50,000 additional tourists.