The sun is out, the sky is blue; there's not a cloud to spoil the view and have you seen what that's doing to the herbaceous border? Botanist Alastair Culham explains how to make the most of watering as Britain continues to experience a hot spell.

Can being outside gardening improve our wellbeing? Discover three factors that account for the positive effects of 'green care'.

Vicky Johnson explores why birds need nesting boxes and how you can create one to help the birds in your garden.

A hot week lays ahead but do you have to abandon your keep-fit routines when the mercury gets so high? Not if you're careful, say Hannah Moir and Chris Howe.

Severity of dementia is linked to getting older. In this article Dr Jitka Vseteckova tells us of the five ways exercise can benefit people with dementia...

Looking for a few tips on increasing your mood? Dr Jitka Vseteckova explores the relationship between depression and exercise. 

Use this simple and fun activity to teach your child about healthy eating.

Delve into the history and science of pizza - you know you want to!

The science and history of hamburgers

Ever tried to picture how many neurons we have inside our brain but can't envisage it? Use this busy beach analogy to help you understand the brain: 

Our skin’s response to sunlight is rooted in science. Discover how ultraviolet rays affect us, why tanning occurs, and what really happens when we get sunburnt – plus how sunblocks and sunscreens work to keep our skin safe.

Surfing is now a popular pastime around the world, but just a few decades ago there were only a handful of places where you could surf properly. What changed to turn it into a global phenomenon?

Do you want to improve your language skills and communicate more easily and effectively in Spanish? This free course, Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around, concentrates on Spanish as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into Hispanic societies and cultures through authentic printed and audio materials. This OpenLearn course...

This free course, Beginners' Italian: food and drink, focuses on buying drinks and snacks in an Italian café, as well as on greeting and introducing yourself in Italian. It does not require any previous knowledge of Italian.

This free course, Beginners’ French: A trip to Avignon, helps you to acquire the basic language to find your way around a French town. You will learn how to understand and give directions, ask about accommodation, book a hotel room at the tourist information office and get information about what to see and do in the local area. You will visit ...