Are you heading to the airport for a couple of days absorbing the culture of Rome or the architecture of Barcelona this weekend? Perhaps the boulevards of Paris are more your thing? Either way, a weekend break is good for the soul and, surely, eagerly sought by the cities that profit so handsomely from this type of tourism? Hang on though – what about “binge travelling”, the impact of which is being keenly felt in the Catalan capital? Here’s some sage advice for making city breaks more sustainable, and ultimately more rewarding.

Cats drive the internet – some of the most viewed content online are our furry friends: lolcats, #catsofinstagram, I Can Haz Cheezeburger, the list goes on. They’ve come a long way in the 9,500 years they are believed to have been human pets. But cats often get a bad reputation for doing things their own way so just how were they domesticated? New DNA analysis suggests all modern cats have common ancestors in Egypt and the Near East, spreading along sea and land trade routes. Before eventually ending up, of course, on your Facebook page.

A heatwave throws up all kinds of important questions when you don’t tend to get them that often: is it ok to run in heat of 30℃ or more? How do I stop my dog getting heatstroke? Does drinking hot tea in summer really cool you down? And how do I build the perfect sandcastle? No need to Google, our experts have all the answers right here on The Conversation.

And today marks the start of the British and Irish Lions rugby test series against the mighty All Blacks. The Lions face an uphill task, as they only come together every four years for a few weeks. And yet, the very existence of this unusual – and perennially endangered – concept in the world of professional sport is a victory in an age of resurgent nationalism.

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