Page 25 - News

Person checking wristwatch by a rock with a globe and open notebook at sunset over the sea.

Solstice: why our watches mislead us about the length of the day

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Our watches mislead us about the true length of a day and the precise moment when the Sun reaches its...

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The Spoon Trick for Opening Stuck Jar Lids Safely

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The lid will not budge. Your fingers are already slightly red, and small misty semicircles have formed on the jar...

Woman jogging with earphones, older man painting on an easel, and boy skateboarding in a sunny park.

What does “to be in your prime” mean?

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Has someone recently told you that you are in your prime, and you had no idea what they meant? Do...

Hand spraying a blooming orchid with water on a sunlit wooden windowsill with plants and gardening tools.

Espresso Orchid Oncidium Sharry Baby: Care Guide

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The Espresso Orchid, botanically known as Oncidium Sharry Baby, has a reputation as a small diva for the windowsill. However,...

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New Study Reveals How Language Meaning Is Shaped by Power, Danger and Structure

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Language influences how people think, feel and relate to the world around them. For decades, scientists thought they had a...

Young man with earbuds reads a book at a wooden table with a tablet and steaming mug in a café.

Why Reading Still Matters When Listening Is an Option

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

Imagine, for a moment, the distant future. Close your eyes and consider what life could be like several hundred years...

An elderly man and child sit on a wooden deck by a river, with fruit and tropical trees around them.

How the Amondawa People of the Brazilian Amazon Organise Time

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

For the Amondawa people of the Brazilian Amazon, the passage of time has traditionally not been organised around weeks, months,...

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Askola Receives Major Testamentary Gifts for Elderly Care

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

The bequest comprises cash and land holdings, with the will earmarked for elderly care and the wider community. Askola officials...

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Yellowed Bed Sheets: Transform Them into Modern Decorative Textiles

Harriet Wainwright • September 18, 2026

When you come across yellowed cotton or linen sheets while tidying up, the clothing donation bag is usually the first...

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Keeping a Boa Constrictor at Home: Essential Care Guide

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Keeping a boa constrictor in a home setting calls for close attention to details that can easily be overlooked. How...

Woman applying cream to her face in front of a mirror with skincare products on a table by the window.

Coconut Oil for the Face: Benefits, Uses and Care

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Coconut oil for the face has become popular with people looking for a more natural, straightforward skincare routine. High in...

Person scrubbing a tiled patio floor with a brush surrounded by cleaning supplies and potted plants.

Clean Your Patio With Natural Household Remedies

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

After the first warm days, stepping onto the patio can come as a shock: an area that still looked reasonably...

Young woman picking apple from tree while sitting at picnic table with book and headphones outdoors.

Success, Criticism and the Fruitful Tree Metaphor

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Making a name for yourself and achieving success often draws close attention and, inevitably, other people’s judgement. This natural response...

Man using a cordless drill to install a wall socket in a bright room with tools and a tape measure nearby

Wall plugs: how to create secure wall fixings

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Many DIY enthusiasts drill a hole, insert a wall plug and tighten the screw – only to wonder why their...

Hand holding a leaf with various coloured ladybirds, a magnifying glass and bug identification book on a wooden table outdoor

Ladybirds: 10 surprising facts about tiny hunters

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Ladybirds may look like harmless nursery-room motifs: round, colourful and friendly. In reality, they are highly specialised hunters, carriers of...

Woman applying eyeshadow with brush in front of mirror on white table with makeup products.

Brown Smokey Eye: the soft eye make-up trend for 2026

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

If you want to take your eye make-up to the next level, sooner or later you will come across the...

Person using an iron on a stained cloth covered with paper on a wooden kitchen countertop.

Remove Old Grease Stains with Bicarbonate of Soda, Baking Parchment and an Iron

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Those stains that seem to last forever can often be removed with a simple trick. There is no need for...

Person adding orange edible flowers from garden to wooden bowl on balcony table with watering can and roses.

Nasturtiums: the forgotten flower becoming the trend plant of 2026

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Many amateur gardeners are throwing out their old planting plans – one long-underestimated flower is taking over beds, balconies and...

Young man marking dates on a wall calendar at a sunlit desk with notebook, plant, cup, and hourglass.

Confucius: Daily Consistency Matters More Than Speed

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

Comparing the pace of your own development with other people’s progress creates an uncomfortable sense of anxiety. The philosophical thought...

Young man assembling a wooden wardrobe inside a bright, tidy room with clothes hanging inside.

Why the Thin Panel at the Back of the Wardrobe Matters

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

The thin panel at the back of the wardrobe may look like nothing more than a finishing piece intended to...

Man on ladder installing bird feeder on rooftop with birds flying in the sky at sunset.

Bats in the House: What Should Homeowners Do Now?

Harriet Wainwright • September 17, 2026

What should you do now? Many homeowners are alarmed when they discover that a colony of bats has taken up...