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Subsea cable in Baltic Sea not damaged by previously suspected vessel
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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In the rough winter seas of the Baltic Sea, a new mystery has emerged after a subsea fibre-optic cable was...
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7 Phrases of Emotional Intelligence That Create Instant Connection
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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A dinner, a meeting, a train journey: sometimes a single sentence is enough to make a conversation suddenly feel deep...
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They invented artificial intelligence: Arthur Mensch, the French entrepreneur challenging the AI giants
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Arthur Mensch, once a researcher largely unknown outside specialist circles, is now at the heart of a contest that is...
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How to care for your espresso orchid: with these tips, it will bloom for months.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The espresso orchid (Oncidium Sharry Baby) has a reputation as a bit of a diva on the windowsill. If you...
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Five top chefs test supermarket mayonnaise – this brand comes out on top.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Mayonnaise plays an understated supporting role in many kitchens: it ends up on a sandwich, in potato salad or on...
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Shock for homeowners: Why mothballs don’t keep snakes away
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The tip refuses to die: people claim mothballs will keep snakes out of the garden and yard. You see it...
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Is your cat cold? Key behaviors to watch and how to keep them safe
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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When the weather turns colder, it’s easy to assume your cat’s coat functions as a ready‑made winter jacket. Some cats...
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How to support someone who is grieving during the festive season
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The first Christmas after a bereavement can have an odd, hollow quality to it. The fairy lights still twinkle, the...
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Total Solar Eclipse 2027: The 2 August 2027 Event Over Luxor and Andalusia
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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In 2027, the skies above North Africa and the Mediterranean will host a rare spectacle-one that can unsettle even seasoned...
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Most people store cleaning products incorrectly, making them less effective
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Under the sink, tucked behind the bin and beside that grimy sponge you keep meaning to replace “soon”, sits a...
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Wood-look tiles are over in 2026: the statement surfaces everyone is talking about
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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For a long time, wood-look tiles were the “safe” option. By 2026, they can suddenly read as a bit one-note,...
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Photinia’s replacement for spring 2026: why Pittosporum is taking over
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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For years, Photinia was promoted as the miracle shrub for fast, dense hedges. Red new growth, rapid development, little effort...
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Don't Wait For January: 12 Science-Backed Ways to Upgrade Your Health This Holiday
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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As the year draws to a close, it’s common to slip into pure “get-through-it” mode. Longer nights, richer food and...
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The Perseids Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: Here's When to Look Up
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Don’t let a dazzling Moon put you off the year’s standout meteor shower: the 2025 Perseids. Each August brings balmy...
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Quando os Estados Unidos chamam a França para ajudar a conter a China
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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A US carmaker shaking hands with a French one, assembly lines in northern France, and a third, quiet player in...
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Photinia hedges to be phased out: This easy-care, colourful alternative will take over from 2026.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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A new shrub is already waiting in the wings. If you wanted a fast, dense privacy hedge ten or fifteen...
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A Maine fisherman’s one in 200 million blue lobster catch
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The first detail he clocked wasn’t the claws or the sheer bulk. It was the colour. In the steel-grey, pre-dawn...
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At 88, Jane Fonda relies on this affordable day cream for a fresh complexion.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Many celebrities swear by luxury skincare that costs well into three figures. Yet Hollywood legend Jane Fonda repeatedly reaches, in...
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Our Asteroid Belt Is Slowly Disappearing. A New Study Reveals Its Fate.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The asteroid belt orbits the Sun in the space between Mars and Jupiter. It is an enormous swathe of rocky...
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Three natural garden tips for lush lavender in July: How to get your plants to bloom fully without chemicals.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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With one simple springtime tweak, that dream can become surprisingly realistic. Many gardens look a little bleak by mid-summer: a...
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Forget "short walks": Study reveals how we should really walk for a healthier heart.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Rush hour, phone in hand, sprinting for the train - and that’s meant to count as “exercise”? A new UK...
