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Young man with backpack checking phone on city street while sitting on electric bicycle near tram stop.

Clip Bike arrives in France with a device that electrifies any bike in three seconds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

After making its mark on the streets of New York, Clip Bike - the startup co-founded by the French entrepreneur...

Woman applying eyeliner in front of a mirror with makeup products on the table.

Drooping eyelids over 50? These 4 tips will make your eyes look instantly more awake.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many people notice it first in photographs or while doing their make-up: the upper lids feel heavier, eyeliner disappears into...

Older women exercising outdoors in a park with agility ladders, cones, and weights on a sunny day.

After 70, not daily walks or weekly gym sessions: this movement pattern can significantly improve your healthspan

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

She’s 78. Her hair is silver-white and tied back, a reusable shopping bag hangs from one hand and her keys...

Man installing shiny bird deterrent strips in a vibrant vegetable garden with pigeons flying nearby.

Pigeons in the garden: drive them away with aluminium foil

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In many gardens, uninvited regulars arrive with the first mild days: pigeons. They stomp across beds, peck at young plants...

Person wearing white sneakers, blue jeans, and a beige trench coat walking past a café table with a coffee.

Faustine Bollaert just can’t quit these ultra-comfy white trainers

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

As spring edges in and days feel gentler, pavements start to fill with walkers rather than rush-hour commuters - and...

Middle-aged woman with grey hair smiling at her reflection in a bathroom mirror.

Goodbye hair dye the controversial new way to hide gray hair and look younger without coloring

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Her roots have gone silvery-white, yet the mid-lengths and ends are still a rich, warm chestnut. The colourist stands poised...

Hands holding soil with earthworms over a cultivated field with young plants and gardening tools nearby.

After restoring soil organic matter, carbon sequestration accelerated naturally

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The soil broke apart like grey powder, slipping from his fingers. No scent, no freshness, no sign of life. Ten...

Woman examining hair loss patterns in mirror with hairbrush and hair care products on the counter.

Trichologists reveal the controversial scalp massage routine that promises to awaken dormant hair follicles and trigger dramatic new hair growth yet leaves experts and patients bitterly divided

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

I laughed - but later, back at home, I stood in front of the mirror for far too long, smoothing...

Woman in activewear doing a lying leg stretch on a bed in a bright, minimalist bedroom.

10-minute bed workout: How your morning routine can replace the gym

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many people promise themselves year after year that they will “finally do more exercise” - and then life gets in...

Woman holding two bottles of laundry detergent with child playing in background in laundry room

Four laundry detergent brands to avoid: 60 Millions de Consommateurs warns they may pose health risks.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

And somewhere in the back of your mind there’s that nagging question: what can I actually rely on? Your eyes...

Three people cooking together in a modern kitchen, one cracking an egg into a frying pan.

Nutritionists clash as this Japanese chef’s egg technique suggests traditional frying oils are overrated unhealthy and totally unnecessary

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The pan is already hot when the disagreement sparks. In an open kitchen, a young Japanese chef eases a raw...

Elderly scientist in a lab coat examining a DNA double helix model at a desk with books and a computer.

James Watson, Central But Controversial DNA Pioneer, Dies at 97

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

James Watson - the Nobel laureate jointly credited with uncovering the double-helix structure of DNA, but whose standing was damaged...

Woman with short grey hair getting a haircut from a stylist in a bright salon with magazines on the counter.

Controversial Short Cuts for Fine Hair Over 60: Pixies and French Bobs

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The hairdryer is still buzzing as she asks it-loud enough for the next three chairs to clock the question: “Am...

Military helicopter on the ground with soldiers loading supplies in a dusty, rural area with hills in the background.

This 60‑year‑old airborne monster is the undisputed king of the skies with over 17,000 units built, a world record never beaten

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Born in the bleakest phase of the Cold War, this utilitarian aircraft was never intended to look sleek or glamorous....

Underwater scene with a diver, submarine on tracks, coral reef, sea turtle, and marine life.

Plans for an underwater high-speed train linking continents are being slammed by critics, who warn it could devastate oceans and amount to an environmental crime

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On a wet, windswept morning in January, Lea Kovic - an engineer who has since become an activist - stood...

Two engineers in helmets discuss near a large industrial engine and ship model in a bright workshop.

For its 80th anniversary, this French site that builds monstrous 320‑tonne engines is getting a “nice gift” from its German owner Everllence

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On France’s Atlantic coastline, an ageing works that once epitomised brute diesel might is quietly preparing for an industrial revival....

Person holding a small handheld massage device on a bed with towels, a hot water bottle, and a glass of water.

New intimate gadget: This mini suction device aims to relieve post-sex stress.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Rushing to the bathroom straight after sex, piling up toilet roll, wiping, and hoping nothing keeps leaking: for countless women,...

Young woman jogging on a forest trail wearing headphones and fitness tracker with other walkers in the background.

A Swedish study reveals that physical activity can reduce anxiety… depending on intensity and mindset

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Movement may be the quiet factor that shifts it. In surgeries and sitting rooms alike, anxiety increasingly influences everyday choices,...

Person placing sticker in notebook on desk with laptop, tea, and phone.

The technique of affirming strengths before challenges that builds resilience against doubt

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Laptop open. Coffee gone lukewarm. Your cursor flashes on a blank slide titled “Key Decisions”. In a few minutes you’ll...

Silver B10 Hybrid electric car displayed indoors with 900 km range and charging stations on each side.

Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV extends range to 900 km with generator engine

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Leapmotor has followed up the all-electric B10 by unveiling the new B10 Hybrid EV at the Brussels Motor Show, adding...

Hands stir-frying napa cabbage in a wok with fresh vegetables and bowls on a kitchen counter.

Chinese cabbage: The underrated super vegetable from Asian cuisine

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Mild on the palate, powerful in what it offers: an unassuming cabbage from Asia is currently winning its way into...