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Person watering a healthy peace lily plant in a white pot in a sunlit living room.

Peace lily: why leaves turn brown and how to fix it, according to experts

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It isn’t happening by chance. Spathiphyllum (peace lily) is famously tolerant, yet it shows discomfort quickly. Brown tips, crunchy edges...

Adult showing two young boys how to use toothpaste in a bright bathroom with plants and eco-friendly decor.

How the way you squeeze a tube of toothpaste says something about your approach to resources

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The disagreement began, as it often does, over something trivial. One of them wanted to bin the toothpaste tube; the...

Person in apron holding a steaming tray of cooked salmon and vegetables over a kitchen stove.

A new kitchen device is set to replace the microwave for good

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The beep was the first thing you heard. Then came the lukewarm lasagne. It was a Tuesday evening of the...

Engineer in a hard hat inspecting a hydrogen fuel cell engine inside an industrial workshop by large windows.

For Its 80th Anniversary, This French Site Building 320-Ton Giant Engines Gets A “Nice Present” From German Owner Everllence

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On France’s Atlantic seaboard, a long-established engine works is quietly gearing up for what could be its most intense period...

Young couple chatting in bright kitchen with coffee machine, air fryer, mixer, and snowy landscape outside window.

Winter sales at Boulanger: our pick of the best deals to grab

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Across France, the Boulanger winter event is making big‑ticket appliances and smart kitchen kit noticeably easier on the wallet -...

Woman kneeling by a washing machine, using the control panel while holding a smartphone in a bright laundry room.

Run your washing machine at these times to lower your electricity bill.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many households underestimate how much the timing of a wash cycle can affect the electricity bill. If you plan your...

Young man sitting in an optometrist’s office with eye chart and glasses on the table.

Ozempic or eyesight patients accused of choosing thinness over long term health

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The waiting area is painfully bright in that particular, clinical way hospitals manage. To one side, a woman in her...

White electric SUV displayed inside a modern showroom with charging stations and other vehicles visible.

From top sellers to the biggest rises and falls in the Portuguese market in 2025

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

After a demanding year for Portugal’s automotive sector, 2025 still isn’t one to file away. As strong as the temptation...

Group of emperor penguins on icy ground with one adult and chick in focus among scattered pebbles and snow.

Antarctic penguins are shifting their breeding seasons as the Antarctic Peninsula warms

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Penguins do not lay eggs at random points in the year. Instead, they align breeding with the seasons so that...

Two young chefs in white uniforms admire chocolate desserts and a steaming gold trophy on a kitchen counter.

The judges are still stunned: these two French brothers just won the pastry world championship

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

They turned up as complete outsiders, fighting jet lag, stress and 18 competing teams. Ten hours later, they were at...

Woman harvesting fresh potatoes from raised garden beds in a sunny backyard garden.

Plant Potatoes in Waves Every Two Weeks for a Longer Harvest

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Plenty of home gardeners would love a crop that doesn’t finish after three weeks, but keeps coming for months. The...

Woman with backpack and knee brace hiking along a sunlit park path in autumn with bench and yoga mat nearby

Neither swimming nor Pilates: doctors admit they were wrong about the best movement for knee pain and patients are furious

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The waiting area was a forest of knees: some swaddled in ice packs, some concealed beneath denim, others squeezed into...

Two people exchanging envelopes at a wooden kitchen table with a notebook, phone, and coffee mug nearby.

Hidden resentment in an adult child: what your son or daughter may never say aloud

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

You speak about work, the cost of rent, and her most recent holiday. On the surface, everything sounds ordinary, even...

White BYD electric station wagon parked indoors near a charging station with large windows in the background.

BYD’s first van has arrived in Portugal. See all prices.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

When BYD comes to mind, it is easy to picture the brand as a maker of fully electric SUVs. That...

Person in hiking gear holding a map and compass with mountains in the background at sunset.

New Casio Pro Trek PRW-B1000WM-1 arrives with White Mountaineering

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A fresh edition of the Casio Pro Trek PRW-B1000WM-1 watch has been unveiled, created in collaboration with Japanese label White...

Person in casual clothes opening a white fridge door in a modern kitchen while holding a black suitcase.

The household electrical appliance you must always unplug before going on holiday to avoid any risk: “I lost everything because of this.”

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The suitcase was packed in the hallway, the family already in the car - and in the kitchen a device...

Person using smartphone to start washing machine filled with clothes in laundry room with detergent bottles nearby

Lower your electricity bill: The washing machine is cheapest to run at this time of day.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The laundry pile grows, day-to-day life is hectic, and the washing machine often ends up running the moment you finally...

A great tit bird in mid-flight near a wooden birdhouse with bees and a tray of seeds in a blooming garden.

Asian hornet: This garden bird can protect your bees – attract it as early as March.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

While many of us are still waiting for the first properly mild days, a quiet race is already under way....

Woman in apron cooking with air fryer and slow cooker on kitchen counter with fresh vegetables and phone nearby

Goodbye air fryer as a new kitchen gadget promises nine cooking methods and leaves home cooks fiercely divided

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A streamlined new worktop appliance is starting to challenge the air fryer’s crown, with brands claiming it can stand in...

Woman applying eyebrow makeup while looking into a round mirror on a marble surface.

Awake Look Hack: The Simple Eyebrow Technique Makeup Artists Use to Instantly Brighten the Face

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The woman staring back from the mirror didn’t look devastated, or like she’d been crying. She just had that muted,...

Person pushing a smart shopping trolley with a digital screen displaying items, in a grocery store aisle.

Os carrinhos de supermercado vão acabar em breve: eis o que os vai substituir.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The basic shopping trolley hasn’t changed much, but the shop around it has: more self-checkouts, click-and-collect and home delivery. In...