In its simplest terms contrast is how the brightness of an object compares (or contrasts) to the brightness of its background. Think of a white circle against a black background and you get the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Bathhouses are making a splash these days, with newbies to these relaxation havens raving about how much they help reduce stress, soothe their muscles and aid their slumber. But this isn’t your ...

Need relief from achy muscles? The most common treatment is either a heating pad or a cold pack. But, according to experts, you should be treating your sore muscles with both. Using hot and cold in ...

You’ll probably have heard of 'Iceman' Wim Hof, and his determination that we all embrace extreme cold as a way of improving our health. And at the other end of the thermometer, The British Sauna ...