Page 27 - News

Scientist photographing a prairie dog in a lab with research charts and microscope in the background.

The Marmot Project creates an OnlyFans account to fund research

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

The Marmot Project, which had relied on funding from the US government, has opened an OnlyFans account. It is not,...

Workers in orange safety gear operating large spool of cable on a ship deck at sea on a sunny day.

TAT-8 transatlantic cable is recovered for recycling

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Laid in the late 1980s, the TAT-8 transatlantic cable represented a watershed moment in telecommunications history. More than three decades...

Hands pruning a white orchid flower near a sunlit window on a wooden surface with plants and a thermometer nearby.

How to encourage an orchid to flower again after the last blooms fall

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Once the last flowers have fallen, an orchid can sometimes look worn out. A few carefully chosen adjustments may nevertheless...

Woman using contactless card payment on a card reader at a wooden counter with a smartphone and documents nearby.

FCA contactless payment limits: UK banks can set their own cap

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

London’s financial regulator is easing the rules for contactless card payments. Banks and payment providers will soon be able to...

Young man wearing headphones video calling on laptop while using smartphone in living room.

How Sound Therapy Apps Helped Ease Pandemic Anxiety

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

The kettle was hissing, the radiator was clicking, and my phone shone on the worktop like a tiny lighthouse. I...

Young man using laptop at a desk by a window with Saint Basil's Cathedral visible outside in the evening light.

Apple removes VPN apps from the Russian App Store

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Apple has removed a number of VPN applications from its local App Store. Moscow has taken a further step in...

Person spreading red beet juice powder on snowy roadside near parked truck and passing vehicles.

Why Beetroot Juice Is Used Instead of Road Salt on Winter Roads

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

There is no accident behind it – but a rather clever idea. At first glance, it looks like a bad...

Adult and child drawing geometric shapes in notebook at wooden table with laptop and coin jar nearby

The Secret Investment Strategy Wealthy Parents Teach Their Children

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

I first noticed that some children grow up with an entirely different money script in their minds when I was...

Two businessmen in suits reviewing documents at airport lounge with EasyJet planes visible outside the window.

easyJet reaches agreement in principle with Castlelake over £5 billion acquisition

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

British low-cost airline easyJet has said it has reached an agreement in principle over a possible takeover by US private...

Young man sitting at desk using smartphone with laptop and calendar in a bright, modern room

Samsung launches One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S23 with April security patch

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Samsung has added the Galaxy S23 series to the One UI 8.5 beta testing programme. The update is already available...

Person in light clothing holding a vase on a sunny terrace with wicker chairs and potted plants.

Terracotta Flooring for Warm and Authentic Balconies

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Balconies take on a different atmosphere when welcoming finishes replace the excessive shine of traditional polished surfaces. A terracotta floor...

Person placing cash into labelled saving jars on a wooden table near a window in a bright room

How to Separate Short-Term and Long-Term Money Goals

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

The message appeared shortly after midnight: “My card bounced again, but I swear I make decent money. Where does it...

Person holding smartphone showing sunset over ocean with photos floating above, near coffee and notebook by window

What Your Phone Wallpaper Says About You

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

On the bus this morning, a man in a rumpled suit repeatedly unlocked his phone. Not to reply to anyone....

Young man using voice command on smartphone while working on laptop in a café with Eiffel Tower visible outside.

Google launches Google AI Edge Eloquent on iPhone

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Google has just introduced Google AI Edge Eloquent for iPhone. The app uses on-device AI, with no internet connection required,...

Elderly man in winter clothing filling a birdbath with water while birds feed from a hanging feeder.

How British Gardeners Adapt Bird Feeders for Cold Weather

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Across the Channel, many householders alter what they put in their bird feeders to give birds better support during cold...

Person analysing building plans and property listings on paper and a laptop at a wooden table.

How to Challenge Your Council Tax Band Using Comparable Sales

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

I could tell the letter brought bad news before I even tore it open. The envelope carried that slightly damp...

A UNICEF worker kneels talking to children lined up at a table with aid supplies outside tents.

UNICEF warns 20 million children and families are at risk from international funding cuts

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday that more than 20 million children and families are at risk...

Person using a smartphone while browsing a website on a laptop, both on a wooden table.

Why an Ad Blocker Makes the Web 40% Faster and Uses Less Data

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

I was at Clapham Junction, caught in the harsh commuter lighting, attempting to open a recipe as the announcer muttered...

Person tending to purple and white flowers in a terracotta pot on a sunny urban balcony.

Compact Climbing Plants and Dwarf Clematis for Small Urban Gardens

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

With the right climbing plant, that is exactly what you can achieve. Anyone living in a city will know the...

Older man looking stressed while reviewing bills at a kitchen table with a piggy bank and calculator nearby.

Retirement Thresholds Are Moving for Mid-Career Workers

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

Years pass. Income limits move by a few pounds. Rules on working hours are adjusted. For thousands of people in...

Young couple with suitcases and plant arriving at rustic stone cottages in sunny mountain village.

Spain: Villages offer relocation grants of up to €13,000

Harriet M. Ashford • October 10, 2026

While major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Berlin continue to expand, many rural communities are losing residents. Spain is...