How designer Max Marshall is reviving old techniques from Japanese burnt wood to coopering
After designing and making a totally enviromentally friendly eco pod, Max has found a niche in almost lost techniques
After designing and making a totally enviromentally friendly eco pod, Max has found a niche in almost lost techniques
Once a deeply shameful taboo in society, stigma around masturbation is lessening, with scientists claiming a number of key health benefits come from masturbation
The one sure way of hitting David Cameron's foolish net immigration target would be to trash the economy
Whether or not Donald Trump wins the US presidency, American sentiment is for the Europeans to do much more to help themselves
Pro-life groups say abortion pills have 'unpleasant side effects'. All the priesthood wants is a bit of health and safety. Is that so wrong?
Half the British people say they could never forgive their former Prime Minister for what he did wrong
Study adds to a growing body of research on the nonphysical characteristics that can make men attractive to women
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In Syria and Lebanon there are no plans for a future, but the Syrian army is going to have a role in any New Syria
With students taking to social media platforms to share their despair, teachers and the government should be investigating how to tackle this post examination pressure and provide support for students
We allow girls to explore masculine toys, in the hope that they will progress into male dominated career fields, so why can't it be the same for boys?
In the second of a three-part series, The Independent's founding editor finds that Germany's economic relationship with its neighbours came to define the European Union
Local amateurs are stepping in to play the role of Bottom alongside the professionals in the Royal Shakespeare Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream
A large majority of the perpetrators had a known criminal background and had spent time in prison. Terrorism is a transition from one form of violence to another; from ordinary crime to political crime
There is rising interest in live literary experiences such as poetry slams, but the most influential literary festival needs to widen its appeal
A first ever operatic setting by Royal Opera/Guildhall Composer-in-Residence Philip Venables for Sarah Kane's play
At the International Labour Conference in Geneva, governments, trade unions, and employers will open talks on how to prevent abuse in global supply chains to protect the health of child workers
Australia celebrates 'National Sorry Day' on the 26th May. By coincidence, it's also when the South American nation of Guyana celebrate their independence from British colonial rule
An evening of five political satirical playlets from David Hare, Caryl Churchill, Mark Ravenhill and Alistair Beaton
The teen behind the hoax had similar success with a baseball cap and a bin
This is not an exit poll or an extensive research study of the whole NHS, but it does reveal the strength of feeling on a generation-defining decision from a public service that relies on immigration
Mr Bucher replaces Debenhams' current chief executive, Michael Sharp
The setting of 1950s Verona is mucho, mucho Italiano, but it also proves an effective backdrop for the star-crossed lovers