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Research shows it's sometimes good for us to poke fun at ourselves, but not always. Here's how to harness the benefits, while avoiding the pitfalls.

Once used to waterproof boats and treat infections, this smoky plant byproduct is now used to flavour everything from schnapps to bread. But how does it taste?

As bear encounters increase across Southern California, the couple share videos of their furry visitors and reveal how they are co-existing with these wild animals.

The legacy of Friends can be seen in a new wave of US sitcoms about twenty-something pals hitting the small screen. But, unlike the classic show, they're struggling to make a mark.

In Chile's Atacama Desert, the biggest telescope ever built is taking shape – and it could radically change our view of the Universe.

Spain is famous for its laid-back lifestyle, but beneath the long lunches and late nights are social codes that shape everyday life. Our expert explains how to read them.

John Landis's horror-comedy classic was released 45 years ago, but its key sequence still astonishes – and its make-up maestro, Rick Baker, won the first Oscar in a new category.