It all begins with Genesis, The Bible’s first and probably most evocative book. In it we are introduced to characters whose names resound through history – Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham and Isaac, Esau and Jacob, Joseph and, of course, God. This article attempts to condense Genesis and highlights its most captivating stories such as Adam and Eve’s exile from Eden, Noah’s remarkable flood-defying ark, and Isaac’s close brush with a fiery death on Mount Moriah.

The bulk of humanity, particularly in the West, have historically been brought up believing that monogamy in a stable husband-and-wife partnership is the only acceptable way of expressing your sexuality. But the human penis tells a very different story. This article looks at why the penis has evolved into such an oddly shaped and disproportionately large part of man’s anatomy. The reasons will surprise you, and they have very little to do with monogamy.

Kidney stones are the result of calcified structures in the kidney which can cause intense pain if they grow too large, then become trapped in the ureter or bladder. This article looks at the reasons that stones form and also explains why it may help to maintain a healthy diet and drink plenty of water in order to prevent renal colic, which strikes when a stone is too large to be excreted.

The kidneys are two of the body’s most important organs, and their health – or lack of it – can negatively affect the way our body functions. This article examines the anatomy of the kidneys, their main functions and the consequences for us when they fail. It also looks at various ailments of the kidney including stones, cancer and renal failure, and suggests a few ways to ensure your kidneys´ health.

Not so long ago, embedding radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in humans was regarded as the inevitable next step in the technological revolution. But when it was discovered that chip implants caused cancer in some lab mice, all the vociferous advocates of a ‘chipped’ population went very quiet indeed. However, as this article explains, don’t be surprised if the technology makes a comeback in the not-too-distant future.

This article provides the essential tips for an amateur or professional photographer wishing to take the best possible images of London’s outstanding medieval landmark, as well as of the Yeoman Warders or ‘beefeaters’, and the feisty ravens. It offers advice on photographing the Tower from inside and outside, and suggests the best lenses for each subject.