Page 13 - News

Hairdresser washing long hair of seated client in salon basin with hair care products nearby

Apple Cider Vinegar: The Kitchen Hair Treatment My Hairdresser Thought Was Luxury

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

What my hairdresser took for an expensive professional treatment did not come from a luxury salon, but from my kitchen....

Person in bathrobe cleaning a marble bathroom sink with a white cloth and gold fixtures.

Marble in the Bathroom: The New Standard for Demanding Homeowners

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Planning or renovating a bathroom today quickly reveals the same trend: moving away from the cool, standard tiled look towards...

Woman hanging a wooden birdhouse on a blossoming tree branch in a garden with birds at a birdbath nearby

Attract Tits to Your Garden: Nest Boxes, Food and Shelter

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Anyone who has watched a tit darting busily back and forth early in the morning soon understands: these small birds...

Person standing at cave entrance holding broken shackles, overlooking sunlit valley with statues inside cave.

Philosophical Reflection: Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Wisdom

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Philosophical reflection encourages everyone to challenge everyday perceptions in order to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them....

Hands filling a plastic bag with water from a chrome showerhead in a bright, modern bathroom setting.

How to Clean Showerhead Holes with White Vinegar

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

The showerhead holes can collect limescale, soap residue and minerals found in the water, particularly in areas with harder water....

Female scientist examining a human skull with DNA sequencing machine in a lab, pyramids visible outside window.

Ancient Egypt DNA Genome Reveals Mesopotamian Ancestry After 4,800 Years

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

For the first time, researchers have sequenced DNA from the complete genome of a person who lived in ancient Egypt...

Sleek silver electric sports car with black roof and large alloy wheels showcased indoors by window.

Prevent Misted-Up Car Windows in Winter: Simple Tricks That Work

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Every winter morning brings the same routine: misted-up windows, stress on your mind and time pressure at your back. A...

People in 18th-century attire playing chess with a mechanical automaton in a richly decorated room.

The Mechanical Turk: the chess ‘robot’ that deceived the world

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

In 1770, long before computers or artificial intelligence existed, a machine captivated audiences by playing chess against humans. Known as...

Child planting seeds in a raised garden bed with seed packets, a calendar, and a watering can nearby.

Vegetables to Sow by the End of April for a Better Summer Harvest

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

April makes the difference in the vegetable garden between a sparse plate and a generous bowl – sow the right...

Young man sitting at a table reviewing a resume with an approved document and a calendar marked in the background.

What does the German proverb “Aller guten Dinge sind drei” mean?

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

The German proverb “Aller guten Dinge sind drei”, commonly rendered as “All good things come in threes”, is said when...

Woman kneeling and plastering a wall indoors with painting supplies and ladders nearby.

How to Repair a Wall with Damp

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Damp on internal walls is among the most common issues in houses and flats, particularly in areas with heavy rainfall...

Four people in orange jackets on a boat with a Brazilian flag, pointing at icebergs and snowy mountains in icy waters.

Brazilian Navy’s Almirante Maximiano completes second voyage beyond the Antarctic Circle

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

With a new milestone in its Antarctic operational record, the Brazilian Navy’s Polar Ship Almirante Maximiano has completed its second...

Middle-aged woman applying hair dye to roots while looking in bathroom mirror with bowl and gloves nearby.

Ammonia-Free Hair Dye to Disguise Grey Hair Naturally

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Ammonia-free hair dye is becoming increasingly popular with people who want to soften the appearance of grey hair without creating...

Hands tending to leafy green plants in a raised garden bed with eggshells and flowers nearby.

Keep Slugs and Snails Away From Spring Vegetable Beds

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

When freshly planted beds look as though they have been stripped overnight, many amateur gardeners become frustrated – yet the...

Young man cleaning a solar panel with a cloth and spray bottle on a sunny balcony with plants around.

Balcony Solar System Spring Check: 5 Steps for More Electricity

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Check and fine-tune your system now to generate noticeably more electricity from your own balcony. Mini solar systems on a...

Young person sitting cross-legged on the floor reading a book surrounded by colourful sticky notes and crumpled paper.

Seneca’s Stoic Philosophy for Inner Balance and Serenity

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

The weight of everyday obligations and persistent anxiety can often exhaust the modern mind. In this draining context, Seneca’s thought...

People walking toward the modern Arctic building by rocky shore with snow-capped mountains and ships in the background.

The Whale: Arctic Whale Museum Takes Shape in Andenes

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

On the coast at Andenes, roughly 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, a vast curved roof is beginning to...

Underwater scene with a spiky sea cucumber, a small fish, shells, a magnifying glass, and a notebook with a pencil.

How pearlfish enter sea cucumbers through the anus

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

When a sea cucumber pumps water through its cloaca to exchange gases, it may also create an opening for a...

Person pouring liquid into baking soda in a kitchen sink for natural cleaning with lemon nearby.

The Three-Minute Baking Soda and Vinegar Kitchen Sink Cleaning Method

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Sarah stood staring at her kitchen sink on Wednesday morning, her coffee mug paused halfway to her mouth, trying to...

Archaeologist cleaning and examining decorated stone pillar at an ancient ruin site with tools and notebook nearby.

Karahan Tepe discoveries reveal life 11,000 years ago

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Across the exposed hills above Türkiye's broad south-eastern plains, fresh archaeological finds are shedding light on what life may have...

Middle-aged woman adjusting earrings while looking in a bathroom mirror with toiletry bottles on the counter.

How to Style Salt and Pepper Hair

Harriet Wainwright • September 10, 2026

Silver strands are appearing in an increasing number of mirrors, and many people no longer feel any need to conceal...