lifestyle
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Why a viral video of a cyclist's revenge on catcallers may not be all it seemsVideo of woman tearing wing mirror from catcaller’s van is viral dynamite – but it seems no one verified it before covering the story -
Does infinity come in different sizes?The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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Tina Muir's guide to battling running demonsIf you’ve always thought that only the amateurs feel the pre-race fear, you’d be wrong. Elite runner Tina Muir offers tips to overcome the nerves -
Civil partner ruling against heterosexual couple a fuss about nothingLetters: Ms Steinfeld and Mr Keidan may be the victims of discrimination – but, c’mon guys, get over yourselves
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Should heterosexual couples be allowed to enter civil partnerships?Readers share their thoughts on whether heterosexual couples should be given the option currently available only to same-sex couples
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Milan fashion week: Gucci embraces its brilliant absurdity with fluid showAlessandro Michele’s collections, celebrating diversity and gender fluidity and featuring a fabulously mixed cast arrayed in geek chic, have the fans flocking
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A pretty pass: why France's Col du Soulor is great for bikes and birdingRegularly part of the Tour de France route, this 1,474-metre Pyrenean pass is also bird of prey central in summer and autumn
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Freshwater swimming in Florida's springsA world away from Florida’s crowded water and theme parks, the 900 springs that bubble up into the state’s streams and rivers provide stunning oases for swimming – and in winter you’re likely to have them to yourself
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Northern Territory holiday guide: culinary adventuresFrom witchetty grubs to sapodillas, crocodile meat to laksa, the variety of food and drink on offer in the Top End is rich
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10 of the best things to do in St PetersburgIt is 100 years since the Russian Revolution started in St Petersburg. These tips from The Calvert Journal’s new app explore the city’s fascinating history as well as its contemporary youth culture
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Tamal Ray’s healthy lunch recipes: noodle pots and dal with flatbreadsTry these simple dishes for a satisfyingly filling midday meal with no carb coma
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Rachel Roddy’s pan-roasted pork chops with sage, juniper and polentaRachel Roddy recipes: Revered by the ancient Romans for its cure-all properties and as a sign of prosperity, the silvery leaves of sage add a distinctive pungency to white beans, pumpkin and, here, pork and polenta, adapted from a Marcella Hazan recipe
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Nigel Slater’s chickpeas and spiced tomato sauce recipeGet your pulses going with a soft and sweet, nutty and crunchy, quick and easy vegetarian supper. By Nigel Slater
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Anna Jones’s recipes for two winter piesAnna Jones’ pie recipes: To warm you through this wintry month, top a spiced lentil pie with comforting mash or cover a hearty vegetable and cheese pie with crisp celeriac rosti
technology
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Still buzzing: the people using pagers in 2017Britain will soon be down to just one paging provider, but for the nation’s paramedics, lifeboat crews and birdwatchers the devices remain essential kit
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Finstagram – a secret Instagram account to post ugly selfiesUsers of the app, sick of prying parents and having to look perfect, are creating private secondary profiles where they can just be themselves. It’s a real #nofilter
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'Prejudices play out in the ratings we give' – the myth of digital equalitySharing apps – from Airbnb to Uber – were supposed to make services open to everyone. But real-life discrimination can be exacerbated in an economy where we are vulnerable to others’ biases
regulars
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ExperienceExperienceExperience: I rescued a man dangling from a chairliftRichard was hanging by his rucksack. Hans screamed, ‘He’s choking!’ and I realised our friend was being strangled by his bag
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This column will change your lifeThis column will change your lifeAngry? Don't let it get to you and you'll make a bigger differenceBeing outraged all the time won’t help you fight back
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The crushThe crushWhy I love Moonlight actor Mahershala AliHe always seems coiled and controlled, fleshing out minor TV and movie roles until he fills the screen
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StylewatchStylewatchGlamour Girls: behind the cast's trouserless look – stylewatchLena Dunham’s show Girls continues to make a statement, this time stamping a Marc Jacobs-styled feminist manifesto on the cover of glamour magazine
advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy life is full of religion and education – but no menAt only 27 years old, a high-performing woman fears she is having a midlife crisis: she feels her conservative and Christian beliefs have prevented her from finding love. Mariella Frostrup encourages her to emerge from her chrysalis
people
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Selfie powders that flatter on and off cameraMany of social media’s favourite makeup looks, while striking and flawless in photographs, look pretty bad in real life
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From jewellery to ginStuck for ideas this year? Here are our best picks, from traditional luxury chocolates to something a little more quirky
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Rich and soothing hand creamsAt this time of year, your hands really are exposed to the elements, so keep one of these luxurious potions in your bag or on your desk, says Eva Wiseman
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Valentine’s Day often brings out the worst in producers, but this year there are more than a few drinks that won’t make you recoil at their tweeness or sweetnessValentine’s Day tipples that won’t make you cringe with embarrassment
the big picture
Why do we sleep less well as we get older?