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MeerKAT detects an 8-billion-year-old hydroxyl gigamaser in HATLAS J142935.3-002836 via a gravitational lens
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In South Africa, a radio telescope has picked up a signal that was emitted around eight billion years ago. It...
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Inheritance tax: how to keep an inheritance legally tax-free
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Many people fear inheritance tax as a quiet thief of their assets - yet there are lawful routes to paying...
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Volvo Cars strategy targets 8% margin, profitability and electrification with the Volvo EX60
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Volvo Cars wants to lift both sales and overall profitability across its business - two goals that do not always...
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Chuwi and Ninkear hit by Ryzen 5 7430U / Ryzen 5 5500U CPU swap as AMD responds
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The scandal around processor swapping in Chuwi laptops is continuing to escalate and has now moved beyond a single brand....
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7 Phrases of Emotional Intelligence That Create Instant Connection
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A dinner, a meeting, a train journey: sometimes a single sentence is enough to make a conversation suddenly feel deep...
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Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide: The Household Cleaning Duo
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Many people now rely on homemade cleaning mixes because they want to cut costs and avoid harsh products. One pairing...
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USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826) Columbia-class bow section arrives at Electric Boat
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The United States Navy has logged fresh progress on the future USS District of Columbia (SSBN-826), the lead boat of...
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Orcas and Sharks: Fishermen Face a New Threat at Sea
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By mid-afternoon the VHF was snapping with half-serious jokes about “orca season” and scraped-up hulls - the sort of dark...
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Volvo plug-in hybrids, XC70 and EREV: the updated strategy
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A few years ago, Volvo chief executive Håkan Samuelsson set the brand on a path to become fully electric by...
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EREV Range Extenders: Why the EU Still Classifies Them as Plug-in Hybrids
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For the past few months, a new category has been appearing in European dealerships: electric cars with a range extender,...
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Palaeophis colossaeus: the giant sea snake of the Sahara
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In what is now nothing but scorching heat and sand, a stealthy predator once patrolled shallow tropical waters, searching for...
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Why the air fryer is replacing the microwave in UK kitchens
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No angry buzzing, no turntable clattering, no plastic cover tapping against a grimy microwave door. Instead there’s a gentle whirr...
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Ebro S400: 211 hp hybrid SUV takes aim at Yaris Cross and Captur
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The brand is called Ebro, the new car is the S400, and the spec sheet suggests a combination of punchy...
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Dacia: four electric models by 2030 and a sub-€18,000 Twingo-based city car
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Dacia is stepping up its ambitions. As part of Renault’s new “futuREady” plan, the brand has announced four fully electric...
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Dianthus ‘Bumbleberry Pie’: a low-maintenance perennial carnation for summer
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Many hobby gardeners are after exactly this: a low-maintenance plant that looks good all summer, takes up very little space,...
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AI and Hidden Personalised Pricing: A Fairness Problem
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AI may unobtrusively swap a single public price for multiple private deals on the very same product, new research suggests....
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AliExpress drops the Garmin Forerunner 255 to almost half price
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AliExpress has ended the year on a high, rolling out strong discounts for Black Friday and then again during its...
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Tile Trends 2026: What Replaces Wood-Effect Tiles in Bathrooms and Kitchens
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Anyone refurbishing their bathroom, kitchen or even the terrace in 2026 should let go of one idea: tiles that imitate...
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Deep Fission deep-well SMR for Edged data centers: 1.6 km reactors and 2 GW ambition
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Clean electricity at scale is hard to come by, planning approvals take time, and technology hubs are running out of...
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Controversial Short Cuts for Fine Hair Over 60: Pixies and French Bobs
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The hairdryer is still buzzing as she asks it-loud enough for the next three chairs to clock the question: “Am...
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How to Sew a Perfect T‑Shirt Hem with a Twin Needle
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If you have ever shortened a jersey or stretch T‑shirt, you will know the familiar frustration: it looks tidy straight...
