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Family gathers around a table as a man serves roast chicken, with children holding plates, in a cosy living room setting.

Goodbye separate dining rooms as families fight over the rise of sofa only eating

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Plates don’t land in the dining room these days; they rattle gently in the living room instead, perched on knees...

Person opening kitchen cabinet drawers with jars and containers inside in a bright, modern kitchen.

Goodbye traditional kitchen cabinets: this cheaper new trend won’t warp, swell, or grow mould

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first clue was the gentle squelch as Emma pulled open the low cupboard in her kitchen - the one...

Young man harvesting ripe red fruits from a small tree in a sunny rooftop garden.

This Asian fruit tree withstands any drought and is becoming a spring trend.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

While many gardens are finding that apple and cherry trees can barely hang on to their leaves after a third...

Woman with shopping trolley choosing a container from shelves in a supermarket aisle

After reading the label: Why I left my low-fat yoghurts on the shelf

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A quick glance at the ingredients list, then a second look in disbelief - and suddenly the “light” yoghurt in...

Veterinarian in blue scrubs holding a thermometer examining a calm ginger cat on a metal table.

'Ozempic' For Cats Is Coming, And Vets Are Testing It on Overweight Pets

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

More than half of the world’s pet cats are estimated to be overweight, and a treatment approach resembling Ozempic may...

Woman trimming green and white bushes in a well-maintained garden with red-leaved plants nearby.

No more bare hedges: This hardy privacy shrub outperforms photinia.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Anyone wanting to shield their garden from prying eyes often turns to fast-growing hedge plants. First thuja was everywhere; then...

Engineer in high-visibility jacket surveying wind turbines outdoors with maps and laptop on a table.

While we install turbines on land China just made one fly at 1500 meters high and Europe looks totally ridiculous

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Europe is still trudging through permits for ever-taller towers, while China has already lifted a wind turbine to 1,500 metres...

Compact silver toaster oven steaming on wooden kitchen counter with vegetables inside and person seasoning food.

Goodbye air fryer: new kitchen gadget goes beyond frying with 9 different cooking methods

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The air fryer has already reshaped everyday cooking in countless homes, helping people use less oil and get weeknight meals...

Woman with curly grey hair sitting in a salon chair while stylist shows hairstyle options on a tablet.

Salt and pepper hair: the worst mistakes you can make with your cut

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

More and more women and men are choosing to let their natural salt and pepper hair take centre stage. Even...

Woman holding a freshly washed white T-shirt next to a drying rack and washing machine in a bright laundry room.

The washing-machine habit that makes clothes smell “fresh” longer without stronger detergent

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

There’s a particular sort of let-down that sits, quietly mocking you, in the laundry basket. You know the feeling: you’ve...

Silver Porsche 911 Carrera 2026 model displayed indoors with city skyline visible through large windows.

2026 Porsche 911S Revealed Specs Design Features & Price Explained

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The 2026 Porsche 911S has at last been unveiled, combining the familiar character that defines Porsche with up-to-date performance and...

Man checking a bill marked overdue while holding a smartphone at a wooden table with laptop and coffee.

Attention bank customers: In 2026, transfers will be delayed by four days on certain dates.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Between Good Friday and Easter Monday 2026, Europe’s payment rails for standard bank transfers are effectively paused - if you...

Scientist in lab coat examining a petri dish with a DNA model, laptop and virus model on table.

Scientists Have Just Created The Most Synthetic Life Form Ever

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Scientists have produced a bacterial strain with a genetic code that is both more pared-back - and more heavily reworked...

Person sitting at a desk stretching arms with eyes closed beside a laptop and a water bottle in a bright room.

This simple change supports physical ease without exercise

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first time I clocked it was a Tuesday, about 3 p.m., when a low, persistent heat started in my...

Teenager tending to a potted plant by a sunlit window, with small pots and an open book nearby.

Spider plant not producing offshoots? With these 3 care tips, it will soon be bursting with new growth.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Mit drei einfachen Stellschrauben kann der Schalter bei deiner spider plant plötzlich auf „Baby boom“ umspringen. Viele holen sich eine...

Mature couple sitting at a table in a bright kitchen, pointing at a calendar date circled in red.

Early retirement for those born 1965–1970: New schedule offers up to a three-month advantage.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

New rules are being introduced in France for the so‑called long career (longue carrière) route. People who started work very...

Young man in white t-shirt examining a necklace while sitting at a wooden kitchen table with jewellery and paperwork.

How to tell if you really have a nickel allergy

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

At your stomach - right where your jeans button sits. On your earlobe, underneath your favourite stud. And on that...

Two military personnel inspecting aircraft parts from crates on a runway with a jet in the background.

By acquiring spare aircraft from Oman, the Indian Air Force delays retiring its ageing SEPECAT Jaguar fleet.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

As the only operator of the type still flying it today, the Indian Air Force is reportedly aiming to buy...

Man holding a banana standing by a kitchen counter with cereal, running shoes, water bottle, and smartwatch.

Do Fasted Workouts Really Burn More Fat? Here's What Science Says

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Every few years, fasted exercise training becomes the latest talking point across social media. In this context, fasted training usually...

Aircraft engineer in high-visibility vest inspecting a plane engine on the tarmac with documents in hand.

French giant Safran will use the world’s largest airliner, the A380, to test a radical new “open fan” engine

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On an upcoming Airbus A380 sortie, observers might be struck by an oddly uncluttered wing as teams pore over readings...

Woman relaxing on a balcony surrounded by potted plants, reading a book and drinking from a glass mug.

Brilliant IKEA idea: Quickly shield your balcony or small garden from view.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A narrow balcony, a tiny city garden - and the constant feeling of being watched next door. With one simple...