Drinking tea could help you live longer

Do you reach for the kettle when you crawl out of bed, have a cup of tea mid-morning, after every meal, and about 800 other times a day? Do you hate wandering too far out of range of people who know how to make a good PG Tips? (And if not, are you sure you’re…

Sorry, architects: Apple’s patented its glass cube store design

Put down your protractor and step away from the drafting table. Yep, it’s bad news for future architects yearning to copy pay homage to the distinctive glass cube design of Apple’s flagship store in New York: the company has patented it. According to Apple Insider, the patent was filed in October 2012 and granted last…

10 headphones for running, sports & active lifestyles #RunningWeek [part two]

6. Jaybird Bluebuds X Small and perfectly formed, these Bluetooth beauties offer 8 hours of wireless play time, a snug and comfortable fit and a lifetime warranty against sweat! The X-Fit feature means you can wear the headphones under-ear or over-ear if you prefer not to have anything on your neck while working out. Available…

10 headphones for running, sports & active lifestyles #RunningWeek

Do you run with music? Pumping your favourite upbeat tunes can be a great motivator and listening to a podcast is often a good way to make the most out of your gym workout time. While there's a strong argument for ditching the tunes and practising mindful jogging - staying present and in the moment by…

This piano turns clouds into music

A French museum of modern art has commissioned an installation that makes music from the weather. (Probably a better way to handle the end of summer than moaning to everyone you know about it being September.) With the help of digital and musical experts at the University of Minnesota, American artist David Bowen, who specialises…

Wine only protects your heart if you exercise, says study

Most of us have heard/celebrated the news that wine is good for heart health. But it turns out that it only works if you exercise too. Scientists started publishing research showing a link between drinking a glass or two of wine and a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease in the early 90s. Several studies have…

Computer scientists want to translate the internet into sign language

Computer scientists have developed a new way for the internet to transmit information to deaf people. Because speech is such an important part of language acquisition and ‘hearing’ words in our heads helps us learn to read and write, deaf people often struggle with written English. If, as many do, they learn to speak using…