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Young man jogging outdoors near gym treadmills, wearing earphones and holding a smartphone.

Fitness Truth Skipping the gym for walking really works “but only if you walk non-stop for 30 minutes at a steady 5 km/h pace”

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The woman in the vivid blue leggings has the look of someone who’s just broken a rule. She pauses outside...

Person lighting candles on a wooden table with a vase of flowers, a steaming cup, and an open notebook by a large window.

Why people who adapt routines seasonally maintain well-being and adapt to changing needs

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first properly chilly evening of the year tends to land the same way. You reach for a jumper that...

Young man placing sticky notes on a whiteboard outdoors with laptop and fruit bowl on table nearby.

Sharp rise in cancer cases: “cancer is not destiny”

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Worldwide, cancer is becoming ever more pervasive - but a growing body of scientists argue the outcome is not predetermined....

Person kneeling on a running track, tying the laces of white trainers, with a smartwatch on wrist.

This specific way of tying your shoelaces ensures they never come undone during a run but can be untied with one pull

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The music was finally doing its job, my breathing had found a steady rhythm, and the path ahead felt wide...

Person holding smartphone showing voice assistant app, with headphones, steaming mug, and notebook on wooden table.

Spotify: Soon you'll be able to 'chat' with the algorithm to get better recommendations.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Spotify has unveiled a feature designed to let users chat with its algorithm, unlocking even more tailored recommendations. Spotify’s algorithm-responsible...

Person on boat aiming large telescope towards a sailing ship on sunny, sparkling water with cranes in background.

The ‘21st-century East India Company’ of France adds a new bow to its string in a €37bn market by 2034

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On the world’s most heavily trafficked shipping corridors, an understated change is beginning to alter how trade is carried, how...

Person wearing a straw hat planting seedlings in a garden with blue flowers and gardening tools nearby.

No more weed worries: These March perennials cover the soil and keep weeds at bay.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Anyone who spends hours on their knees pulling weeds each spring often doesn’t realise they’re keeping an endless cycle going....

Tank firing with flames emerging from the barrel while a person in the foreground holds a tablet and stopwatch.

Weapons testing: US Army trials new 50mm cannon replacement

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A low, armoured vehicle shivers, coughs a tongue of flame, and the new 50 mm cannon sends another round downrange....

Open vintage wooden trunk with folded jeans, embroidered green jacket, and beige coat in sunlit attic room.

These three old attic clothes could be worth up to 500 euros in 2026.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

If you’re clearing out your loft or cellar in 2026, pause before you stuff another bag for the charity shop....

Woman drinking from a mug while writing in a notebook at a wooden table near a window with headphones and books nearby.

Psychologists reveal that preferring solitude to constant socialising can uncover eight powerful personality traits people rarely recognise

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The café was noisy enough to make your thoughts feel pixelated. Crockery clattered, someone laughed a touch too loudly at...

Scientist in orange suit adjusting goggles near icy blue glacier tunnel with equipment and tents in snowy landscape.

Antarctica’s “gateway to the underworld”: what the science actually reveals

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

For the past few weeks, a story has ricocheted around the internet about Antarctica: a supposed “gateway to the underworld”...

Wind turbine blade being transported on a trailer down a rural road with wind turbines in the background

Replacement turbine blades arrive at one of Australia’s oldest wind farms

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Just after dawn, a B-double lorry inched along a tight rural lane in western Victoria, carrying a load that seemed...

Young man placing a coin into a jar beside a red heart and a water bottle on a café table.

Aquarius horoscope for 7 March 2026: today’s decision could shake up your love, money and health

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Saturday’s skies may look fairly ordinary at first, yet for Aquarius a single, quiet choice could influence how the coming...

Person mowing lawn in sunny backyard with another person sitting on porch drinking a beverage.

Bad news: from January 15, 2026, a new rule prohibits mowing your lawn between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. in 26 departments.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It is the summer soundtrack of French suburbs, nearly as recognisable as the clink of pastis glasses on a terrace:...

Jar with sprouting garlic on a table in a garden with a person watering flowers in the background at sunset.

Sprouting garlic as a natural snake deterrent for patios and beds

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

An overlooked kitchen scrap can now become the most useful protection around your patio and flower beds. When the sun...

Person holding a basket of fresh vegetables over a steaming pot in a bright kitchen.

Steaming vegetables preserves more nutrients than boiling, making it a better way to keep their health benefits for your body.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In the kitchen, the air carries the scent of broccoli and carrots - a little like childhood, a little like...

Woman in a white tank top applying cream to her cheek in front of a bathroom mirror.

Why washing your face for too long damages the skin barrier

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The bathroom mirror is steamed over, the tap is still running, and your playlist is quietly playing in the background....

Person tending to vibrant pink and red flowers on a balcony with gardening tools and plants nearby

This small balcony flower produces cascading blooms all summer long.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Many balcony gardeners dream of window boxes that overflow with colour from May right through to autumn. In reality, it...

Person in yellow gloves cleaning kitchen counter with cloth, spray bottle nearby.

How to clean inside trash cabinets where odors build up

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The first clue is almost never something you can see. You open the under-sink trash cabinet to drop in an...

Woman in grey activewear performing a balance yoga pose on a mat in a sunlit living room.

More safety in everyday life: Targeted hip exercises can significantly improve walking stability.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Two shopping bags in both hands, eyes briefly down, a hesitant step. People press in behind her, a bicycle bell...

Middle-aged woman with chest pain holding medication in a consultation with two doctors in a clinic.

Taken daily, rarely considered: How antidepressants may increase the risk of heart problems.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A large Danish analysis suggests that certain groups of patients taking antidepressants die from sudden cardiac death far more often...