The bicibús: how Barcelona got kids cycling safely to school – and loving it!

In the city’s fast-moving traffic, the bicibús (bike bus) provides sanctuary for cycling children – and turns the school run into a party

The truth about wrinkles: what are they – and what do they really say about our skin?

The human face shows the most visible signs of ageing – from frown lines to crows’ feet. But some scientists suspect wrinkles could also be driving the ageing process

‘I steer away from sugars, and most of all stress’: how six experts look after their own skin

Dermatologists reveal their daily routines, which products they use on themselves and why they avoid soap

Minority communities are edged out of the UK’s green spaces. I’m trying to change that

Access to nature should be a fundamental right, but so many barriers are still in place. Here’s how we can tear them down, says mountaineer Haroon Mota

More and more people are having ‘tweakments’. But what do we really know about the long-term effects?

Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are growing ever more popular worldwide, but how safe are they? And are fillers and Botox changing our idea of beauty?

The perfect joy of negativity friendships

Some of the best relationships are built on a shared dislike of something or someone. So don’t hold back

Let it shine: the unexpected benefits of sun exposure on skin

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side

Should I worry about blue light?

Is the glow from phones, tablets, computers and other devices really bad for our health?

A sting in the tale: weaving with nettles helped turn grief into joy

Recovering from the loss of his wife, Allan Brown turned his hand to an ancient craft

‘We’re not making new hairs, we’re rescuing’: could scientists reverse male pattern baldness?

The onset of hair loss can be devastating for some men. But research into experimental cell therapy is offering hope of keeping baldness at bay