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Futuristic humanoid robot checking passport of male traveller at airport desk while woman waits nearby.

China tests Ubtech Walker S2 humanoid robots at the Fangchenggang border crossing

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Chapo: At an unremarkable border crossing in southern China, a trial is under way that could reshape day-to-day operations at...

Woman sitting in a salon chair having her hair styled by a hairdresser with colour samples and tea on the table.

2026’s most flattering haircuts for women over 50: fresher features without trying to look younger at any cost

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Whether you prefer a short cut, something mid-length, or an artfully layered shape, the most flattering haircuts of 2026 are...

Woman spraying perfume on her wrist in a softly lit bedroom with skincare products on a marble table.

“You shouldn’t rub or spray on your wrists or neck”: the simple trick to make perfume last from morning to night

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Perfume can feel like pure magic on your skin - but for plenty of people, that spell breaks well before...

Woman in beige underwear using a wooden massage roller on her thigh in a sunlit bedroom.

My skin is firmer and smoother: the wellness tool said to fight water retention and cellulite that’s dividing experts and users alike

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Across social media feeds, polished-looking legs and silky thighs keep cropping up - and they’re often attributed to one oddly...

Family enjoying a medieval feast with roasted meats, bread, and drinks in a rustic hearth-lit dining room.

Medieval Peasants and the Long Christmas Season

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It meant weeks of officially approved merriment. The men and women who lived in European villages a thousand years ago...

Person cleaning eyeglasses with a white cloth over a bowl of water on a wooden table in a bright room.

Clear vision, no scratches: Clean your glasses properly with these 5 tips.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Five simple habits can protect your glasses from scratches and avoid expensive damage. Spectacles are no longer just a vision...

Woman sitting by window, eyes closed, hand on chest, with a steaming cup of tea on the table, surrounded by plants.

After 60, the nervous system needs this kind of rest more than sleep alone

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In the neurologist’s waiting room, the magazines are half a year out of date and the hush feels weighty. Most...

Man planting seedlings in a sunlit field with gardening tools and young plants around.

More Than 1.2 Million Native Grass Plants Reintroduced On Degraded Plains Are Holding Soil, Retaining Water And Reversing Desertification

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first thing you notice is not the plants. It is the sound. In the village nearby, people used to...

Hand spraying natural lemon-infused cleaner on bathroom sink tap and countertop with lemon slices nearby.

The simple kitchen staple that eliminated bathroom limescale without harsh chemical cleaners

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It first caught my eye on a dreary Tuesday morning while I was in the shower, staring at a tap...

Man vacuuming a beige carpet while kneeling next to an open book in a bright bedroom.

Dust Under the Bed: Why It Builds Up and How to Deal with the Under-Bed Dust Hotspot

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It often begins with a missing sock. You kneel beside the bed, reach into the shadowy gap, and instead of...

Woman in kitchen enjoying fresh celery with green juice, lemon, and bowl of chips on wooden countertop.

Weight loss miracle from the vegetable drawer: How celery secretly helps shed the pounds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many people hear the word diet and immediately picture deprivation, frustration and complicated meal plans. Yet an inexpensive helper is...

People standing in front of a massive redwood tree, one holding a map, surrounded by lush forest vegetation.

A segunda árvore mais antiga do mundo está na Argentina: tem 50 metros de altura e 2.630 anos.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In Argentina’s Patagonia, inside Los Alerces National Park (Chubut Province), a Patagonian cypress (Fitzroya cupressoides), locally called alerce, is often...

Woman pouring liquid into a small bowl in a bathroom with a plant and towels in the background.

Goodbye to grey hair: the cheap kitchen ingredient women swear by to cheat aging while others call it toxic vanity

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

She slides jars of chickpeas and a litre bottle of vinegar on to the supermarket belt while the woman behind...

Man wearing black arm sleeve with sensors studying brain hologram projected above laptop at wooden desk

'Phantom Limbs' May Not Be What We Thought, Surprising Study Finds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Inside every human brain sits a finely detailed map of the body, with distinct patches devoted to different parts -...

Person holding a deodorant stick over a bathroom sink with two other deodorants and a glass of water nearby.

Aluminium in deodorant: How much does it really affect your health?

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Was steckt wirklich dahinter? Aluminium in deodorant has been unsettling people for years. First came claims that antiperspirants might contribute...

Person feeding wild birds with seeds from a bowl on a wooden table in a garden setting.

Bird lovers swear by this cheap March treat that keeps feeders packed and attracts birds to the garden every single morning

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

At 6:47 a.m., the garden still feels half-asleep. Frost has turned the lawn a dull silver, your neighbour’s roof lets...

Silver Mercedes-Benz GLC-EV SUV displayed indoors with large windows and polished floor.

New Mercedes-Benz GLC 100% electric available to order in Portugal from 78,000 euros

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Officially unveiled in September, the new 100% electric Mercedes-Benz GLC can now be ordered in Portugal, with prices starting from...

Hand holding a glass of water above a kitchen sink with a phone and cleaning supplies in the background.

The old remedy that enrages half the internet: no vinegar no baking soda just a half glass trick that claims to clean any drain by itself and leaves plumbers and grandmothers furiously divided

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It starts like a painfully familiar Saturday-morning scene: joggers on, coffee in hand, and that dull, ominous gurgle from the...

Light blue electric car on display indoors with charging station in the background and "EV Portugal" license plate.

The 10 cheapest new electric cars on sale in Portugal

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

High purchase prices have long been - and still largely remain - one of the biggest barriers to buying an...

Man in a wool jumper lighting a fire in a wood-burning stove inside a cosy room with a snowy window view.

Why are non-electric pellet stoves winning over more and more households in France?

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

As France’s electricity network is stretched at peak times and household energy costs remain unpredictable, plenty of families are reassessing...

Hands preparing cheese on a board with walnuts, blueberries, olive oil, yoghurt, salt, calendar, and pill organizer.

Dementia: A study suggests regular cheese consumption may help protect against a global health challenge

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

As populations get older and dementia diagnoses continue to climb, scientists are taking a closer look at even the smallest...