Cycling to school almost became extinct – until one man revived the bike bus
Sam Balto took the idea from a local school to the White House and beyond, inspiring a global movement in which children feel the benefits of cycling together
What would I tell my younger self if I met her for coffee? Mostly that things do get better
The trend of meeting up with your younger self has already been adopted by gen Z on TikTok – because we all need a growth narrative to keep us slogging on
UK shoppers inspired by health food trends on social media ‘lift retail sales’
Year-on-year credit and debit card spending in January is highest upsurge since March 2024, says Barclays
There’s a word for people who prefer phones to meeting friends: addicts
Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling
66 days to rediscover boredom: ‘The way I’d been thinking about time was wrong’
How long does it take to change a habit? It varies, but one paper suggests the average is 66 days. We asked writers to change one thing in their lives within that timeframe … and tell us if it works
Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them
We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleak
‘Why are my biceps so small?’ The boys and young men turning to steroids
A generation of young people are being raised on a vision of masculinity that glorifies muscular bodies. Performance and image enhancing drugs offer a quick – but potentially risky – way to achieve their goal
Keratopigmentation: why is eyeball tattooing on the rise?
Hate your boring old eye colour? It is now possible to change it – but side-effects include infection, inflammation, light sensitivity and vision loss …
‘I came to make new friends’: the hangout event where phones are locked away
Offline Club brings digital detox concept to London for those wanting real-life connections and relaxation
‘Narcissists – only more devious’: the truth about dark empaths
They seem sensitive and caring – but really they just want to manipulate you. So how do you recognise the danger signs?