Cats, camels and a Jesus lizard: the rise of animal-assisted therapy

Once considered eccentric, using animals in psychotherapy is becoming popular as research reveals benefits

The five: robots helping to tackle coronavirus

Automatons have been chipping in with the effort to beat Covid, from disinfecting hospitals to delivering groceries

French dressing: how cooking became the new couture

Lockdown has seen the fashion world pivot from frocks to food, with models and designers sharing their favourite recipes online

‘It is a different world’: Damien Hirst takes to lockdown life and work

Artist admits he is in a privileged position as rainbow prints go on sale to raise money for charities

Why we’re obsessed with Zoom backdrops: from Anna Wintour to Meryl Streep

The pandemic has forced us to make our private spaces into public ones. Here’s how to get it right

20 apps to up your skills

Want something to show for the weeks you have spent in lockdown? These apps will help you achieve your aims