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Planting time in March: The ideal moment to attract luck and renewal.
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On the balcony, winter still had its gloomy leftovers: dull grey pots, brittle stalks, and a watering can with a...
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The Portuguese air force prioritises buying at least 14 fifth-generation fighter jets
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In Lisbon, a question that once sat in the “someday” column has become pressing: what aircraft should succeed Portugal’s long-serving...
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“A-line bob” haircut: this perfect bob for fine hair will be very trendy this fall
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The woman in the salon chair stared into the mirror with a look that was equal parts optimism and surrender....
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The Elder Scrolls VI: the release window is getting clearer, and it’s very good news
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For a long time, the next Elder Scrolls instalment has felt closer to folklore than a real, approaching release. After...
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KIST builds a copper-free electric motor using carbon nanotubes
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Copper is one of the core materials used in electric motors - but what if you could build an electric...
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Why rubbing lemon peel on stainless steel removes fingerprints
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It nearly always happens the moment you’ve finished tidying up. The sink is gleaming, the worktops are bare, and your...
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Your orchid has stopped blooming? Try this kitchen trick to encourage it to flower again.
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A completely unremarkable kitchen leftover can surprisingly make all the difference. Many people throw away their Phalaenopsis as soon as...
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What are the thousands of giant spiders now roaming free in the UK?
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For years, an unassuming trial has been taking place in Britain’s wetlands, involving thousands of hand-sized predators that most people...
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The short layered cut that flatters post-menopausal hair
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The salon was already full of noise when she came through the door, her fingers worrying the strap of her...
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Scientists Discover Fungi That Break The 'One Nucleus, One Genome' Rule
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Genomes hold the entire repository of instructions needed to create and sustain a living organism - a metaphorical set of...
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Lidl Switch & Clean: the modular “intelligent broom” cleaning set for €7,99
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Discount supermarkets are no longer focused solely on groceries; they’re also pushing practical household helpers at low prices. Lidl has...
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No one explained clearly how to do it: their firewood stored for many months was actually unusable
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Stacked from floor to ceiling, their woodpile looked like it belonged on Pinterest: straight, compact rows, every piece aligned with...
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Why January is the hardest month for habit change—and also the most powerful
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The gym is heaving, the snack shelves have been raided, and your Instagram feed has turned into a catalogue of...
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Goodbye air fryer as a new zero-oil device delivering even crispier results wins over consumers
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It’s 19:43 in a cramped city kitchen. The air fryer is doing what it always does: fan roaring, hot air...
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Easter tip: Find out who really produces Mercadona’s torrija bread.
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Many people in Spain casually pick up a particular loaf from Mercadona during Holy Week so they can fry sweet...
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Clean a Rusty Grill Grate with the Bin Bag Method and Washing Soda
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Plenty of people reach for the laptop in frustration and start searching for a new grill grate. Others resign themselves...
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Ozempic scandal brewing did doctors downplay blindness risks to push weight loss drugs
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The waiting area carried that familiar, uneasy blend of coffee and disinfectant you only really clock when you’re anxious. To...
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Pig Lung Transplanted Into a Human in Major Scientific First
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A genetically modified pig lung has been transplanted into a brain-dead human recipient and maintained function for nine days-an advance...
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Fiat Tipo and Fiat Panda: the refreshed Functional Family
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Not long after we got to see - and drive - the third generation of the Fiat 500, offered exclusively...
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Why lip balm can make lipstick fade faster
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Her lipstick had looked flawless in the bathroom mirror. The colour was rich, the outline was crisp, and it gave...
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Greenland, orcas and melting ice: why locals reject panic politics
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The sea ice snapped like aged porcelain each time the boat eased ahead. Out on the horizon, black dorsal fins...
