ShortcutsHealth & wellbeingWhy plant a placenta? It makes a great lasagneIt is safe to say that actor Matthew McConaughey has not been restrained on the subject of his newborn son, Levi. Already he has told us about the "tribal" rhythms of his partner's contractions, and the Biblical origin of the baby's name (humbly enough, from his favourite verse in the book of Matthew), and now, this week, he has let us know precisely what he plans to do with Levi's placenta: plant it. Read More...
Houseplant of the weekHouseplantsNot only does this Brazilian native boast a gorgeous pink flower spike, it also purifies the air and is easy to look after
Why will I love it? Prepare to be captivated by the urn plant, AKA Aechmea fasciata – a true showstopper with its tall, architectural flower spike and dusty white-striped foliage. This plant also has air-purifying qualities.
Light or shade?
The urn plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Read More...
Klaus Voormann at his studio in Tutzing on Lake Starnberg, Germany, in June 2016. Photograph: Ursula Dueren/AlamyKlaus Voormann at his studio in Tutzing on Lake Starnberg, Germany, in June 2016. Photograph: Ursula Dueren/AlamyThe ObserverThe Beatles This article is more than 7 years oldInterviewHow I drew a pop art masterpiece for the Beatles – a snip at just £50This article is more than 7 years oldRobin StummerFifty years on, Klaus Voormann tells the story behind Revolver’s psychedelic coverOpening with a sharp swipe at Harold Wilson’s supertax rate for big earners, it ends half an hour later in a revolutionary mystical soundscape sculpted from LSD and dope, and drenched in technical wizardry the like of which had never been heard before. Read More...