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Houseplant hacks: are light meters handy or hopeless?

Houseplant hacks: are light meters handy or hopeless?

February 17, 2026

Forget the Super Bowl: China’s Lunar New Year gala just featured a robot kung fu fight

Forget the Super Bowl: China’s Lunar New Year gala just featured a robot kung fu fight

February 17, 2026

Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’

Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’

February 17, 2026

Country diary: It’s extraordinary how much our orchards are founded on connection | Mark Cocker

Country diary: It’s extraordinary how much our orchards are founded on connection | Mark Cocker

February 17, 2026

China puts humanoid robot ambitions centre stage at Lunar New Year gala

China puts humanoid robot ambitions centre stage at Lunar New Year gala

February 16, 2026

Is it true that … central heating is bad for your skin?

Is it true that … central heating is bad for your skin?

February 16, 2026

‘When it’s free, you’re the product’: Ads hit AI chatbots, ushering in a new world amid rising privacy alarms

‘When it’s free, you’re the product’: Ads hit AI chatbots, ushering in a new world amid rising privacy alarms

February 16, 2026

Why did I get a £100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

Why did I get a £100 parking fine when charging my electric car?

February 16, 2026

‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18

February 16, 2026

Readers reply: can you acquire courage?

Readers reply: can you acquire courage?

February 15, 2026