Pregnancy and childbirth are arguably some of the most life-altering things that can happen to a person, having immense physical, psychological and emotional effects on an individual. The telltale ...

Our puzzle-makers explain how cryptic crosswords work and break down the playful elements of their clues. All right, your read on that is perfect. Cryptic clue for loo, place to go stare endlessly.

Researchers have discovered that a cellular phenomenon called cryptic transcription, which had been previously described and linked to aging in yeasts and worms, is also involved in mammalian aging.

Dogs are famous for their loyalty, charm, and playful personalities, but some are anything but ordinary. Certain pups stand ...

The mere mention of “cryptic” crossword clues can be enough to put an amateur puzzler off their game before pencil has hit paper. As The Telegraph celebrates its crossword centenary, is it time for ...

Like steak-and-kidney pie, the cryptic crossword is hugely popular in Britain and, to put it delicately, an acquired taste for most Americans. Unlike American-style crosswords, in which clues are ...

You may have heard of the “10,000-hour rule”, the belief that it takes thousands of hours of intense practice to become an expert in something. Training and practice are clearly vitally important in ...