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Three people in a bright kitchen; one sprays vegetables, another hangs clothes, and a third with a bicycle.

Lifestyle adjustments for more sustainable living choices

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The kettle clicked off, and the kitchen went still. Outside, the wheelie bins were crammed with plastic trays from last...

Sparrow landing near a dish with a spoon on a sunlit balcony, surrounded by plants and a pair of blue gloves.

When a bird lands on your balcony is it a mystical blessing or just filthy pest behavior?

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

For an instant, everything seems to pause. Has a bird on your balcony been “sent” to you… or are you...

Person cleaning a toilet seat with a disinfectant wipe in a public restroom.

The Truth About Public Toilets, According to Science

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

If you’re a parent, or you live with a long-term health condition that means you need the loo quickly and...

Person pruning pear tree branches in snowy orchard during winter, with tools and bench nearby.

I almost waited for spring”: the one mistake to avoid with these 4 fruit trees if you want a bumper crop

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many home gardeners only really pay attention to their fruit trees once the buds begin to plump up. By that...

Woman in grey pyjamas checking blood sugar with glucometer in a bedroom.

New anti-obesity drugs: stopping injections causes much faster weight regain than expected

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

New injectable weight-loss drugs are reshaping waistlines, NHS spending and what people think is possible - yet there is an...

Person pruning young hydrangea plants in a garden bed with watering can and fertiliser nearby.

With these spring tips, hydrangeas will bloom like new for years.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Spring is an ideal moment to turn lacklustre hydrangeas back into show-stoppers. If you plan a few targeted jobs now,...

Person in outdoor gear kneeling in a forest examining glowing root-like structure with a tablet showing thermal imaging.

A massive underground network of fungi in Canada began emitting heat pulses measurable on the surface and ecologists are alarmed

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Thermal cameras first picked up the lightest shimmer of warmth, then watched it spread into gentle, circular patches you could...

Person applying perfume to wrist in a bathroom with skincare products and a plant on the marble countertop.

How to make your perfume last all day with this 30-second trick

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Not the perfume itself, but the faint after-image of it - the ghost of the morning you spent getting ready....

Young man installing or adjusting a glowing light bulb in a cosy living room with beige sofas and plants.

Why warm-toned LED lights are replacing classic bulbs in many homes this season

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first thing you notice is not the sofa or the rug. It is the light. Only a few weeks...

Person kneeling on grass holding soil with garden tools and a lawnmower in the background in a sunny yard.

Thick lawn in March: Use these 3 tips to banish moss problems.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Bare patches, yellowing, and a squelchy surface underfoot. Many people reach for chemical moss killers on autopilot at this time...

Woman applying facial serum with dropper while sitting by a window in a bright bathroom

Anti-aging rebrand: longevity serums for plumper skin health

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The woman at the chemist counter isn’t asking for an anti-wrinkle cream any more. She’s swiping through her phone, pinching...

Young man smiling while using a smartphone at a café table with a laptop and coffee cup nearby.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is 50% off – Xiaomi has made your choice easy.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

AliExpress is running a genuinely headline-grabbing deal on the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ as part of Mega Choice Day. It’s...

Person extracting lemon seeds at a wooden table with a potted plant, spray bottle, and lemons in the background.

If you still throw away lemon seeds, you’re missing this surprising plant for your living room

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A squeezed lemon, a wet chopping board and a clutch of slippery pips that would normally go straight into the...

Two people sitting at a kitchen table with hot drinks and an hourglass between them in soft daylight.

When a tiny pause changes the weight of a conversation

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

You can be midway through an ordinary chat at work, and then the atmosphere suddenly changes.<br A harmless, “Can we...

Man examining a document in a well-lit library archive, with a brush, gloves, and medal on the table.

Recognition revealed: Renee Good’s award-winning poem resurfaces

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A plain subject line, no blaring urgency, just a modest ping in the middle of an already frantic afternoon. Renee...

Person in orange jacket collecting water sample from icy ground near a lake at sunset.

Thawing permafrost: Hidden climate threat grows even more dangerous

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

People tend to picture coal-fired power stations or gridlocked motorways when they think about greenhouse gases. Yet research is increasingly...

Woman in loose jeans holding waistband, surrounded by clothes, tape measure and notebook in sunlit bedroom

Too tight? This trick will help your vintage jeans fit again.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many vintage enthusiasts know the feeling: in a shop or online, that old designer piece looks flawless-then at home you...

Young man unpacking cardboard boxes in a bright living room with sofa, plant, toolbox, and ladder.

Why your house never feels finished and how to accept functional order

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The cardboard box had been parked in the hallway for so long it began to pass as actual furniture. Inside...

Teenage boy playing video games on a bed with a screen showing a digital lock symbol in a bedroom.

Bad news: At launch, millions of players won't be able to play GTA 6.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

While fans around the world are picking apart the trailer and theorising about the plot, a quieter issue is emerging...

Person standing on blanket in field, drinking from a cup, looking at full moon over village at dusk.

Why the “worm moon” on 3 March is more than just a full moon

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first full moon of early spring is almost here again, bringing with it an oddly named tradition and a...

Tabby cat sitting inside a pet carrier next to a teddy bear on a tiled floor in a home.

Zoey and Joey: A Handwritten Note at Carver Scott Humane Society in Minnesota

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In the US state of Minnesota, an elderly man is forced to leave his home and move into a care...