In the early 20th century, two of Europe’s most famous women scientists had to fight the male establishment for lab space, teaching positions, fellowships and — most important — recognition for their ...

And, of course, escapism is a supply-and-demand business. As the world requires more of the people in it, it also offers more ...

I’ve been in Japan for less than 24 hours and somehow, I’ve found myself in a ruby-red basement bar watching an 89-year-old ...

The funeral of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley will take place later. Mr Longley died in hospital at the age of 85 on January 22. His funeral is to take place in All Souls Church in Belfast ...

Hope is crucial for those of us with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or any cancer, helping us navigate the disease's ...

A Manx poet has released a series of poems in the voice of early AIDS patient Jonathan Blake. Written by Simon Maddrell, ...

Earlier this month, hundreds of books from the personal library of the late author and critic Gary Indiana, who died in ...

Discover how a dandelion grows from a delicate fluffy seed into a bright yellow flower, enjoy beautiful poems which lift the ...

Jan Donley thought of a snag as something negative, an annoyance or hiccup. Then she learned more about the snags in forests ...

Sally Ride is well-known for being the first woman in space, but less recognized is her 27-year partnership with Tam O’Shaughnessy. Director Cristina Costantini gives both the professional and the ...

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not ...

Lady Gaga’s new album, "Mayhem", channels pure musical chaos. But at home with fiancé Michael Polansky, she has found a new ...