lifestyle
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Why haven’t sheep evolved into being less nervous of humans?The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts -
Could a person work off all their body fat in one continuous bout of exercise?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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Government has broken vow on bereavement benefit cuts, says MPFrank Field wants ministers to explain why policy will save £100m a year despite pledge not to slash funding for parents -
International women's team take on Marathon des Sables in world firstDespite hosting the race for 28 years, Morocco still fails to attract female participants – but, this year, a global collective of ultra-runners hopes to change that
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Boss sounds: eight essential podcasts by womenWhether they’re reporting on police brutality, chatting pop culture or investigating murders, women are making the must-hear podcasts of the moment. From 2 Dope Queens to Call Your Girlfriend, here’s a guide to the best
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Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad criticized for co-opting protest movements for profitThe commercial, in which the reality TV star uses a sugary beverage to soothe tension between protesters and police, is going viral for all the wrong reasons
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North-west frontier: mountains, lochs and art in Durness, ScotlandThe highlands county of Sutherland is among western Europe’s least-populated areas, with epic vistas of fells, wild coast, and some surprising cultural treats, too
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10 of the best music festivals in EuropeWhether they’re in countryside or a post-industrial landscape, Europe’s 2017 festival calendar means new events, old favourites, frenzied masses and boutique charm
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Rajasthan’s red mutton curry – once meagre, now an extravagant treatIt started out as a functional dish for warriors on the hoof, but laal maas has been perfected over the ages and is now on the menu at some of India’s top restaurants
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Hell and high water: fishing in IcelandThe midge-infested wastes of Iceland are not for everyone. But if you love trout fishing, it’s paradise
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Recipe for an Italian Easter: egg, spinach and ricotta pieRachel Roddy recipes: This magnificent Ligurian dish is a pastry tomb of eggs amid spinach, herbs and ricotta, embodying the spirit of Easter in Italy
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Nigel Slater’s baked sweet potato with harissa and soured cream recipeSpicy, sweet and tender, a classic with a twist
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Anna Jones’ spring herb and yoghurt soup recipeThe modern cook: Wake up sleepy palates with this fresh herb soup or a crisp salad fortified with sorrel, roasted radish and lentil
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Nigel Slater’s meatballs recipesEveryone loves aromatic meatballs, but there’s a trick to cooking them without the blighters falling apart on the plate, says Nigel Slater
technology
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Tim Berners-Lee: selling private citizens' browsing data is 'disgusting'As the world wide web creator accepts the prestigious Turing award, he talks to Sam Thielman about the US Congress’s rollback of privacy rules and fake news
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Rime: could this indie adventure game with a big heart grow into a classic?Years in the making, this charming platformer infused with the magic of childhood is finally being released in May. Will it be a hit with patient fans?
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Sodas, fries and killing zombies: games arcades are backA beloved but long-struggling industry sees a fresh start in VR, and in Bangkok headsets and high-powered PCs have replaced the coin-op machines of old
regulars
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ExperienceExperienceExperience: a car crashed into me in the bathI was in the bath when I heard a car outside. Its exhaust was screaming. I knew something was going to happen
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This column will change your lifeThis column will change your lifeCan you prevent rows about household tasks?Even among couples who share housework and parenting, subtler inequities persist
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The crushThe crushWhy I love… actor Daniel KaluuyaI like his smooth, dark brown complexion that glistens in all lights; his smile, which can flash from sardonic to warm; those soulful, expressive eyes
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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 dad left, then my aunt told me he tried to seduce her - do I tell my mum?Mariella Frostrup says the information may not be news to her mother – and warns against aportioning blame as her parents’ marriage is picked over
people
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I've been to many dark placesAs part of MQ’s Speak your Mind campaign, readers describe the issues they’ve faced brought on by eating disorders, their therapy and recovery as well as the strains NHS cuts are placing on services in this field
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It leaves you on the cliff edge of sanityReaders share their experiences of depression – how it pervades their life and how they cope – as part of MQ’s Speak your Mind initiative
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My mum always told me I was white, like her. Now I know the truthAs a child in a white Anglo-Irish family, Georgina Lawton’s curiosity about her dark skin colour was constantly brushed aside. Only when her father died did the truth surface
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Fur flies as Stella McCartney unveils 'skin-free skin' in ParisDesigner and agitator for animal welfare showcases cruelty-free fashion, while Alexander McQueen’s show is full of sensual suggestion
the big picture
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Interpets, Japan’s largest pet fairNearly 30,000 visitors and more than 10,000 pets are expected to attend the Interpets Asia Pacific fair in Tokyo, where the photo opportunities are endless
Maggie Alderson: the skincare line that has been 'life-changingly brilliant'