Sorry, Lily Collins, but when people outsource childbirth, their motives really count
Whether it’s infertility, to save a career or pure altruism, is there ever a reason that can morally justify surrogacy?
Elon Musk put a chip in this paralysed man’s brain. Now he can move things with his mind. Should we be amazed – or terrified?
An accident left Noland Arbaugh paralysed, but Musk’s Neuralink brain implant allows him to control computers with his thoughts. Is it a life-changing innovation that could help millions – or the start of a dystopia where a billionaire can access our thoughts?
Mushroom magic? M&S introduces ‘shots’ said to bring you up – or down
Retailer’s ‘functional juices’ contain lion’s mane and reishi, supposed to help reduce stress, fatigue and anxiety
Fancy a stroll? Across Europe, young people like me are finding friends by walking our cities
We are the post-pandemic flâneurs: stepping out of social media silos to meet people and connect with the world around us
Oh, no! It takes 162,335 minutes a year to maintain my health and wellbeing
When is anyone supposed to do anything? Bathing, stretching and cooking: the relentless grind of self-care consumes 112 days of my life each year
How to choose a mattress: the features worth paying for – and the ones that aren’t
Is memory foam the way to go? Will a firm mattress save your back? Do you really need a washable cover? Our expert tells all …
‘One person’s luxury is another’s torture rack’: how I tested mattresses for comfort, cost and sustainability
There’s more to testing beds than simply sleeping on them. Here’s how I put top-rated mattresses through their paces to pick the best for a peaceful slumber
Scientists find that things really do seem better in the morning
UCL study into mental health and wellbeing finds that people generally feel worse at night and on Sundays
David Lynch’s death shocks smokers into quitting: ‘It’s just not good for us’
Smoking was having a comeback – until the director’s death after an emphysema diagnosis complicated its allure
Bridget Jones is a welcome reminder of a much more comfortable era
She worried about her drinking, smoking and weight – but there was never any doubt she would have a job and be able to pay her rent. It’s a very different world for gen Z, writes Zoe Williams