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Ashes in a bottle and a new approach to death
A rebirth in our thinking on bereavement - and an act of neighbourly love
The balloon record that went wrong - and right
Why a US city's attempt at making history was good - in the end - for the environment
Why you love stories about buried things
Archaeologists uncover what is believed to be Europe’s oldest lake settlement in Albania
Tortoises feel emotion just like us humans
Your responses to clear evidence that animals experience long-term moods and feelings
How to keep an ancient language alive
Mourning the loss of an Italian dialect - plus a story of resilience seen by 11 million
Why more adults than ever have a soft toy!
Tens of thousands of you love our story about Sid and his mental health duck, Quack
Why we love stories about trees
Hélio da Silva had a dream to transform wasteland in the centre of São Paulo - with trees
Spain is in the wrong time zone
Our science team tell you why - and what it means for people living in the country
Your theories on a mysterious humming noise
The sound is heard by some residents of the Scottish island of Lewis - but what is it?
Why religion does so well on social media
We find out how and why content about faith is reaching millions of young followers