João Carlos Martins is an acclaimed pianist and conductor, and a year ago, he broke a 20-year spell away from the keyboard when a smart man made him some bionic gloves. You might have seen it – it was everywhere… And this article with the full story goes one better with a rollercoaster ride through Martins life…

Six-times Olympic medalist Andrew Hoy is back in the saddle and this video of a cross-country course he rode this week has you holding the reins. Those eventing horses are incredible athletes.

Aussie food writer Jill Dupleix is a Squiz favourite. And last week, Good Food posted a fresh take on her smashed potatoes – a concept she came up with. What a legend – and we’re totally here for it.