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Person writing in notebook at table with trainers, smartphone, coffee, and paperclips in a jar.

Why some habits stick - and others fall apart

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

One podcast suggestion, one fresh app, one unexpectedly intense chat… and, almost overnight, you’re the sort of person who clocks...

Hands squeezing lemon juice into a frying pan with baking powder, lemons, and baking soda box on kitchen counter.

How lemon and baking soda together remove stubborn kitchen stains

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The pan stopped looking “new” a long time ago. Months back, its shine disappeared beneath baked-on oil, scorched sauce and...

Technician in a hard hat inspecting server racks in a data centre using a tablet and diagnostic tools.

Plumber, electrician, HVAC technician: in the age of AI, demand for these jobs is booming.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Global demand for AI is pushing big tech companies to build new data centres, and that construction wave is driving...

Person wearing a straw hat watering plants in a raised garden bed with flowers and vegetables in sunlight.

Gardeners say this one adjustment made plants more resilient during heatwaves

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The heat arrived early this summer. By 10 am the back fence in a western Sydney street was already shimmering,...

Older woman preparing a healthy fruit and salad plate in a sunny, organised kitchen.

One Simple Diet Change Helps Older Adults Lose Fat And Boost Metabolism

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Older people can substantially cut back on ultra-processed foods without abandoning a familiar, well-balanced way of eating - and doing...

Hands cleaning a laptop screen with blue spray bottle and cloth.

Why using window cleaner on a laptop screen is a major mistake, as the ammonia strips away the delicate anti-reflective coating

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Just a couple of faint cloudy marks on a previously flawless laptop screen-the sort you half-heartedly buff away with the...

Person sitting at a desk with two plates of food, a glass of cola, a laptop, and a bottle of water.

Feeling dazed after lunch? These eating mistakes steal your focus.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Plenty of people hit a wall after lunch: lead-heavy eyelids, a foggy mind - and it’s rarely “stress”. More often,...

Person in casual clothes repotting a green houseplant on a wooden table with gardening tools nearby.

Greenhouse warmth but no new shoots? These light and potting mistakes are stopping your spider plant.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The issue usually comes down to two simple care mistakes. Plenty of houseplant lovers get frustrated with their spider plant:...

Hand holding rosemary cutting with roots above glass of water on wooden table near potted plants and seeds.

Neither seeds nor cuttings are needed as this simple trick reliably multiplies rosemary every single time

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Gardeners across Europe have been sharing a straightforward propagation hack that can turn one rosemary plant into several sturdy new...

Woman drying her long hair with a hairdryer in a bright bathroom, with plants and grooming products on the counter.

Why using a hair dryer on the “cool” setting is the secret to locking in shine and setting a style that lasts all day

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The woman in the gym changing-room loo looked completely drained. In one hand she clutched a latte; in the other...

Person sowing seeds in a colourful flower garden with a watering can, gloves, and a butterfly nearby.

Once toxic chemicals were banned, insect populations began recovering

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

A faint, constant drone hangs in the air, like far-off radio static, drifting over a strip of wildflowers at the...

Hands holding a gaming controller on a desk with another controller, console, and charging station visible.

PS5 sales: 14% off the DualSense Edge, the PlayStation 5 pro controller

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

You pause with your thumb hovering over the button, torn between temptation and distrust. Pro controller discounts on PS5 are...

Man writing on notepad at desk with laptop and documents, while another hand offers a smartphone, daylight from window.

They invented artificial intelligence: Arthur Mensch, the French entrepreneur challenging the AI giants

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Arthur Mensch, once a researcher largely unknown outside specialist circles, is now at the heart of a contest that is...

Person pouring hot water from glass kettle into teacup on a wooden table, with lemon, mint, and tea boxes nearby.

Tea and health: science confirms several benefits. Here’s how many cups to drink for maximum impact

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The everyday comfort of a cuppa is no longer just a cosy tradition - it has become a serious subject...

Woman brushing hair in a bathroom, smiling at her reflection in the mirror, with plants and bathroom items in the background.

Women who switch to a side part often notice an immediate softening of their jawline compared to a harsh center part

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The mirror hadn’t altered. Her jawline seemed to have. On an ordinary Tuesday morning, under the unflattering bathroom light, Emma...

Hand pointing at airplane window with cloud view outside.

The reason why airplane windows have tiny holes in them is to regulate pressure and prevent the window from shattering

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Somewhere above the sea, a weary traveller rests their forehead on the cool window, scanning the darkness for the glitter...

Tabby cat walking on a wooden tray filled with natural cat litter pellets in a bright living room.

Why your cat hates its litter tray – and which type of litter it actually prefers

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Behind the drama there is often an unassuming detail in the litter tray. Many owners simply grab the first brightly...

Person washing hands with soap from a pump bottle over a kitchen sink near a window and a note list.

How to completely remove soap residue from the soap dispenser bottle

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The morning starts innocently enough: you only mean to wash your hands quickly, press the soap dispenser, and it responds...

Person spraying a gold perfume bottle on their wrist next to sliced mango and vanilla pods on a table.

New fragrance craze at Sephora: This mango-vanilla bottle is truly addictive.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

While plenty of people are still shaking off the last of the winter sluggishness, one fragrance at Sephora has become...

Woman washing her face with water in a bright bathroom next to a sink with toiletries

A dermatologist’s view on daily face washing with water – it may surprise many.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

In the stark clinic lighting, the dermatologist leans over the sink as if he’s examining a forensic photograph. “What do...

Person holding a photo at a wooden table with a notebook, tea, smartphone, and a bowl of oranges.

If your days blend together, this habit helps you feel more present

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The day begins with the same alarm tone, the same thumb flick, the same bleary shuffle towards the coffee machine....