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Woman in a grey sweater working at a computer, with a document, tea, and smartphone on the desk; plant in background.

How emotional regulation improves decision quality

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The meeting room felt oddly harsh for a Tuesday evening, lit as if it were mid-morning. Three managers sat around...

Person kneeling on grass holding soil with garden tools and a lawnmower in the background in a sunny yard.

Thick lawn in March: Use these 3 tips to banish moss problems.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Bare patches, yellowing, and a squelchy surface underfoot. Many people reach for chemical moss killers on autopilot at this time...

Man receiving parking ticket on silver car, with police officer nearby, on residential street. Clipboard and measuring tape p

Bad news for a driver who parked in his own driveway a new ruling says he must pay city fees for using public space a story that divides opinion

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The ticket sat wedged beneath the wiper blade, a small white reprimand no one asks for. He had only just...

Older woman outdoors holding her knee in pain with a knee joint model and treatment tube on a bench nearby.

Semaglutide May Reverse Damage Caused by Osteoarthritis, Study Suggests

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Medical researchers report that semaglutide could help undo the disabling tissue damage associated with osteoarthritis, the most prevalent form of...

Person wrapping fresh salad bowl with silver cling film near organised fridge with fruits and vegetables inside.

Putting aluminium foil in the freezer: the low-effort habit that saves food (and sanity)

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

On a Tuesday evening, just before tea, Léa swung open her freezer and let out a long sigh. There was...

Scientist in lab coat examining DNA on tablet with floating scientific holograms of brain, anatomy, molecules, and dinosaur.

This Week in Science: Children of Chernobyl, Hair Loss Light Therapy, And More!

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

This week in science, researchers reported evidence of nuclear radiation leaving a generational imprint in families of Chernobyl clean-up workers,...

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Hygiene shock in the bathroom: How often you really need to wash your towels

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Many people assume their towels are clean because they only dry “clean” bodies - and that very assumption can become...

Young woman with red hair examining a feather in a science laboratory setting.

The Pigment in Red Hair Has a Secret Superpower We Never Knew About

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

A colour-forming pigment linked with red hair may do more than change appearance: it can potentially transform a harmful biochemical...

Scientist in lab coat handling historical artefact with tweezers, surrounded by DNA model and microscope.

200 years on, DNA tests reveal the real culprit behind Napoleon’s disaster in Russia

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Ice, hunger and battlefield chaos have long been cast as the chief reasons for Napoleon’s disastrous Russian campaign. Fresh genetic...

Hands wrapping car key fob in foil on a wooden table, with a bowl of keys, foil roll, and backpack in the background.

If you wrap your car key fob in aluminum foil at home, you can prevent tech-savvy thieves from copying the signal to steal your vehicle

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

You’re stood on the pavement in a hoodie, phone in hand, acting as if you’re just scrolling. You press the...

Woman gently washing a knitted sweater by hand at a wooden table with conditioner and water bowl nearby.

Your wool sweater shrank in the wash? This unexpected trick brings back its shape in minutes

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Yet it doesn’t have to end there. Every winter, it happens to someone: you open the washing machine, pull out...

Person wearing a straw hat tending to potted tomato plants with ripe and green tomatoes on a patio garden.

“I don’t plant my tomatoes at random anymore”: these 3 varieties guarantee a bumper crop, even in full sun

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Between unpredictable heatwaves, hosepipe bans and pests that refuse to give up, growing tomatoes in 2025 can feel like a...

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Grey hair after 50: the “micro contour crop” is the shortcut that refreshes salt-and-pepper hair

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

A quietly emerging short-hair trend is reshaping the way women over 50 are wearing grey hair-and it does so without...

Person gathering colourful autumn leaves in a garden with a rake and wicker basket nearby at sunset.

Every autumn, gardeners make the same mistake with their leaves

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The first leaf rarely falls so much as it releases its grip. One evening the lawn looks like a smooth...

Two women with curly hair mixing skincare products at a sunlit table in a bright room.

Two founders are revolutionising haircare for people with curly hair.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

People with tightly curled, coily or Afro hair know the feeling all too well: shelves packed with products, yet hardly...

Mature woman in workout clothes squats while lifting dumbbells in a bright, tidy living room.

Even Mild Strength Training Now Can Save Your Mobility Later

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Getting up from a chair ought to feel routine, not like an ordeal. But for many older adults, everyday actions...

Mother and child sewing a giraffe patch together, wrapped in a colourful patchwork quilt on a sofa.

Old baby onesies are turned into a cherished memory blanket that no one wants to part with.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

A straightforward sewing project can turn baby clothes into a lasting family heirloom. Most families know the scene all too...

Hands tending to a basil plant in a terracotta pot on a sunlit kitchen countertop near a window

This everyday aromatic kitchen plant neutralizes indoor odors within minutes and keeps rooms naturally fresh for hours without sprays or chemical fragrances

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The odour arrived at the exact moment the doorbell went. It was a mash-up of yesterday’s garlicky pasta, wet dog,...

Person adjusting a digital thermostat on a wall in a cosy living room with a beige sofa and sunlight.

Martin Lewis settles your heating dilemma: leave it on low all day or not? 7 tips and £1,755 hit

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Across the UK, plenty of households are weighing up the same question each winter: is it cheaper to run the...

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The ugly truth about climbing plant blooms that gardeners don’t want to admit

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

A curtain of wisteria, spilling violet flowers over a white-brick front, is the sort of scene neighbours snap for Instagram....

Young woman applying cream on her face while looking in the bathroom mirror.

Nivea Cream tested: I applied it to only one side of my face – here’s what happened after 7 nights.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The iconic blue tin has been sitting in bathrooms for generations, pressed into service for almost anything-from rough elbows to...