Men’s fashion: how to look good on a bike
The Tour de France hits Britain this week, but which kind of sartorial cyclist are you?
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Beauty for darker skins: readers’ questions answered
What is the best foundation? Should you pay big bucks or stick to cheap beauty products? Our expert answers the beauty questions that keep coming up
Do farmers really need bee-harming insecticides?
Syngenta says some farmers have no choice but to use banned neonicotinoids, which are linked to declining bee populations. But is it true that no alternatives exist? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.
Let us know your thoughts. Post in the comments below, email karl.mathiesen.freelance@guardian.co.uk or tweet @karlmathiesen
Vertical Veg man: six of the best edible flowers
Continuing our series about growing food on balconies, patios and
window sills, the VV man gets a taste for edible florals
The strange science behind design: materials from unusual sources
From clothing made from crab compounds to recycled blue jeans worked into your Ford Fusion, innovation in textile manufacture and design is getting weirder – and more sustainable
Ecotherapy: how does the great outdoors improve mental health?
Green parks to wilderness, or appreciating day from night, what are the processes that can unlock a healthier mind?
Wildlife watching: ‘The best form of meditation I can imagine’