Painting over the cracks In the age of social media, image has become everything. But the sad fact of the matter is that you’re never going to look like a model or a superstar actor in your day to day life. This is mainly because it’s unlikely you can afford for a make-up team, professional lighters and slow-motion camera equipment and crew to follow you around everywhere. Take the challenge
03/07/2019 A breath of fresh air Air pollution is just one example of the way that the accelerating wave of urbanisation is causing complex challenges that require an urgent response.
30/05/2019 Space invaders Sharing a bed with one’s partner is generally held to be a desirable state of affairs, but as anyone who has done so for many years can testify, it is not without its pitfalls. 1 comment
01/05/2019 Drink responsibly Giving up single-use plastic products like straws and drinks bottles is an admirable thing to do, but is not particularly convenient, especially when it comes to drinks containers. A solid, re-usable ... 1 comment
27/03/2019 Good vibrations More and more, new cars are being sold on the strength of their in-vehicle infotainment systems. Whether this is having the latest navigation system, video players for keeping younger passengers ...
26/02/2019 Avoiding a soggy bottom One of the great things about Britain is the weather. It’s a constant source of small-talk because it’s always changing. However, it’s not so great on your precious lunch (or coffee) break.
04/02/2019 Keeping it up For most of us, the electronic tablet is now a fixture of our lives. In the space of less than a decade, it has gone from being an exotic gadget to a commonplace item, with many households featuring ...
03/01/2019 Bored of the rings For people suffering from tinnitus, the irritating ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears can be debilitating. Even if you’ve never had it, you can probably relate. If you’ve ever had water stuck in ... 4 comments
13/12/2018 Helping hands We’ve all felt like we could use an extra pair of hands now and again. Sometimes another set of eyes would come in...er...handy to help us complete a task more efficiently – or safely, too.
30/10/2018 For the birds Arable farmers are constantly looking for new ways to scare birds from their valuable crops. 2 comments
03/10/2018 Help the aged None of us is getting any younger. It’s not something a lot of us want to think about, but ageing is inevitable.
03/09/2018 Save the trees! A staggering 60,000 new wooden electricity poles are needed in the UK every year, with a further 50,000 in the telecoms industry. These poles can take up to 18 months to source and deliver, because ... 2 comments
30/07/2018 Anti-theft bicycle Being a cyclist can be fraught with danger. Not only must you be ever vigilant of drivers who either ignore you at junctions or don’t give enough room when they pass by on the road, and pedestrians ... 1 comment
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