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Man standing by a table with maps and a tablet overlooking an industrial port with wind turbines at sunset.

How the Galp–Moeve deal could reshape fuel refining in Portugal and the Sines refinery

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

In the coming months, the shape of fuel refining in Portugal could be reshaped. A deal now being negotiated between...

Blue Ford New Focus hatchback car displayed in a showroom with large windows and a digital screen on the wall.

Ford Focus set for an SUV reboot with hybrids and EV options

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Around two months remain before the production line for the current-generation Ford Focus is due to be shut down for...

Yellow Renault Megane RS hatchback displayed indoors near an electric vehicle charging station.

Renault Megane E-Tech 2026 update: sportier styling and a possible electric Megane R.S.

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

The first fully electric Renault Megane in the model’s history was launched almost four years ago. While it initially posted...

Senior woman standing by a table with documents, phone, and groceries in a bright, cosy room.

Longevity, Centenarians and Autonomy: Rethinking What Aging Well Means

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

The old man treated the walking frame as though it were an affront. In the corridor of the geriatric clinic,...

Older woman outdoors holding her knee with knee joint model and tablet showing joint images on nearby bench.

Stanford University study links 15-PGDH to ageing cartilage loss in osteoarthritis

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Researchers at Stanford University have used a mouse study to pin the age-related decline of cartilage on a single protein,...

Person cleaning wooden floor with cloth and spray bottle near chair in bright room

How to Keep Wooden Floors Looking Good for Years

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

It’s nearly always something mundane: a Tuesday, a frantic morning, or a mate pulling a chair back without a second...

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 Pemberton • May 03, 2026

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

Young male scientist in lab coat examining a rectangular metal sample in a bright laboratory.

New nickel-and-carbon technology from Cornell University promises to cut costs and broaden fuel cell use

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Researchers at Cornell University have created a fuel-cell catalyst that avoids expensive precious metals such as platinum and palladium. The...

Person wearing gloves pruning blue and green hydrangea flowers in a garden with a wooden fence background.

Pruning Hydrangeas in Late Winter and Early Spring: Simple Steps for More Blooms

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Many amateur gardeners will recognise the pattern: a few years ago the shrub was smothered in colour, yet now it...

Butcher showing fresh meat cuts to a customer at a meat counter in a grocery store.

Butchers warn about the five meats to skip at the supermarket

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Price labels and neat packaging can still gloss over the details that matter once you’re cooking at home. Plenty of...

Woman using smartphone at wooden table with notebook, headphones, and coffee cup in natural light.

Strategic Acceptance: Living with Unfairness Without Letting Fairness Hurt You

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

He’d slipped in ahead of her in the queue, shared a joke with the barista, and strolled off with his...

Young man smiling while holding a new smartphone with open packaging on a wooden table by the window.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G falls to 259 euros on AliExpress with 36% off

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

A Xiaomi smartphone released as recently as January is already seeing a hefty discount of almost -40% - pure AliExpress....

White Tesla Model 3 Eco electric car displayed indoors near a charging station with large windows in background.

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive: the 35,000-euro entry point

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

To hit the 35,000-euro mark, the rear-wheel-drive Tesla Model 3 had to give up a few bits of kit -...

Scientist using telescope and laptop outdoors at dusk with mountains in the background and green laser beam in the sky.

Yunnan: geostationary satellite sends 1 Gbit/s with a 2-watt laser, challenging Starlink

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

In the mountains of Yunnan province, researchers pulled off a result that could reshape the future of satellite communications: a...

Older man with briefcase reads documents at desk as protesters outside hold pension signs.

Retirement Age 75: Why Economists Are Talking About It

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

On a wet Tuesday morning in Frankfurt, a grey‑haired accountant called Lukas glanced at a headline flashing on his phone:...

Person watering colourful flowers in pots on a sunny balcony with bees flying around.

Pentas (Egyptian Star Flower): the effortless pollinator magnet for balconies and gardens

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Between work, family life and day-to-day errands, there’s often little time to nurse flowerbeds and keep an eye on every...

Man examining a rock sample beside a topographic map on a table in a rocky outdoor landscape at sunset.

New study links rare earth deposits to ancient buried collision zones

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

A fresh study reports that the vast majority of rare earth deposits - which supply metals vital for electronics and...

Young man attentively listening during a team meeting in a modern office with laptops and notes.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) at Work: Why IQ Isn’t Enough

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

In meetings, people talk about KPIs, not feelings. Yet a great deal is decided in the quiet seconds between two...

Person installing an AMD Ryzen processor onto a motherboard on a desk with a PC and monitor in the background.

AliExpress Black Friday: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at a huge discount

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

AliExpress caught everyone off guard by announcing its own Black Friday offers. The marketplace doesn’t usually take part, but this...

Five Intel computer processors of varying sizes displayed on a desk with monitors and office tools in the background

Intel Nova Lake-S: probably with a huge spread of prices

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Videocardz has reportedly uncovered exclusive details about Intel Nova Lake-S processors, which are expected to arrive either towards the end...

Person packing a grey suitcase with rolled clothes on a bed next to a navy uniform and travel documents.

Rolling vs Folding: How Flight Attendants Pack a Suitcase

Harriet Pemberton • May 03, 2026

Shoes dumped in one corner, shirts half-folded in another, plus that “just in case” outfit you already know will never...