Page 7 - News

Group of young adults collaborating at a table with laptops and smartphones in a bright, modern office setting.

Francophones’ favourite AIs aren’t the ones you’d expect.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Uma ferramenta pública em França, com centenas de milhares de votos, acaba de virar de pernas para o ar o...

Person cooking a chickpea and onion omelette in a sizzling pan on a kitchen hob, with fresh ingredients on the counter.

This quick chickpea omelette is perfect for lazy evenings.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Chega a noite, o frigorífico parece vazio, a energia desaparece, mas a fome continua ali, a pedir algo quente e...

Person using a tablet at a wooden desk with a laptop, fan, steamy mug, and smartphone nearby, wearing earbuds.

Why working in complete silence might not suit everyone

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

A room looks perfect: noise-cancelling headphones, door shut, phone on silent. Total silence. Except that, after a few minutes, your...

Person working on a laptop at a wooden table with a notebook, books, glass of water, sleep mask, and tennis ball nearby.

"Here is the formula for happiness": What is the 8-8-8 rule that helps balance work and personal life?

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

La règle dite « 8-8-8 », élaborée il y a plus de deux siècles par l’entrepreneur gallois Robert Owen, revient...

Person adjusts wall thermostat to 20°C while using a smartphone app; another person relaxes on a sofa in the background.

Heating: The 19°C rule is outdated; here is the new expert recommendation.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Winter may have arrived, but energy experts say one long-standing piece of advice about keeping warm at home is overdue...

Steaming artichokes and vegetables in a blue pot on a hob, with a hand lifting the lid.

According to this butcher and Laurent Mariotte, a proper pot-au-feu requires these three cuts of meat.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Quando the cold bites in France, an enormous pot goes back on the hob and takes over the house with...

Person in bed using a smartphone next to a wooden bedside table with a black alarm clock and a steaming cup of tea.

The silent habit that may be making you feel tired even after a full night's sleep

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

O alarn goes off. You swear you’ve slept “all night”, but your body feels heavy - as if you’d been...

Person reviewing torn design papers at a wooden desk with a book, game controllers, and a small helmet decoration.

The God of War remake really needs to change these sequences. It would be a shame if it didn’t!

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Kratos may return to his roots in a possible remake of the classic trilogy, but one controversial detail risks ageing...

Man in sports attire holding rugby ball, standing on grassy field, medals and passport on nearby table.

Fabien Galthié’s foreign and troubled origins

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Before becoming one of the most talked-about coaches in world rugby, Fabien Galthié quietly carried a family past shaped by...

Person holding a notebook with a mountain drawing, surrounded by colourful sticky notes and paper clips on a desk.

Spending too much time on small problems can make your mind tired and less able to focus on bigger issues.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

The clock reads 22:47. Your email tab is still open, WhatsApp is flashing in the corner of the screen, and...

Sleek blue electric car on display platform in modern showroom, large windows, charging cable in foreground.

Electric car: BYD is set to unveil a groundbreaking new technology.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

<pBYD has signalled another major technological announcement, just days after ramping up mass production of its ultra-fast “megawatt” charging unit...

Two engineers in blue coveralls inspect a parked aircraft in a hangar.

China gives Airbus an early Christmas present as the Tianjin factory reaches a symbolic milestone.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

No norte da China, uma linha de montagem europeia acelera discretamente, empurrando a aviação mundial para uma nova fase de...

Woman sitting at desk, looking worried at her phone, open laptop beside her, hand on shoulder.

They are under 60 and already living with Alzheimer’s.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Na metade da vida, quando tudo parece finalmente assentar, alguns adultos começam a perder-se em pormenores simples do dia a...

Man adjusting office ceiling light while holding a plant, with colleagues working at desks in the background.

A detail in the workplace that can affect motivation levels

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

At 8.15am, the whole team was already seated. Screens glowing, the hum of the air conditioning, the repetitive click of...

Person using smartphone on a woven mat, with a laptop, headphones, and lamp on a desk in a well-lit home office.

A workplace detail can affect your concentration without you even realising it.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

The keyboard clatter from the colleague in front of you wasn’t even that loud. The chair squeaking in the corner...

Person places phone in basket, notebook open, coffee steaming, hourglass and plants in background on sunlit table.

How does your sense of time change when you spend less time on your phone?

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Você olha para o relógio: são 19:12. Responde a uma mensagem, vê um vídeo, dá uma espreitadela rápida às notificações....

A woman having an eye examination with digital retinal imaging equipment, while an optician adjusts the machine.

A bacterial infection in the retina may trigger Alzheimer's disease.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Um exame de vista de rotina poderá, no futuro, revelar muito mais do que miopia ou cataratas - apontando riscos...

Hands holding a Bitcoin coin and a circuit board near a phone and iced coffee, with trading graphs on a laptop in the backgro

Tech, AI, crypto: the risk of a global stock market crash (Editorial)

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Les marchés financiers enchaînent les records, les indices poursuivent leur ascension et, pourtant, l’anxiété gagne du terrain. Une analyse parue...

Hands holding tea pouches beside a steaming cup, notebook, and fruit bowl on a table.

“These aren’t miracle teas and infusions”: Dr Cohen warns to be cautious with these four recommendations.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Promisses of rapid weight loss, perfect sleep and a “de-bloated” body fill the tea shelves. But the story isn’t that...

Person stretching at a desk with a laptop, glass of water, and sticky notes, illuminated by natural light.

What really happens to your body when you go a long time without taking breaks?

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

The computer clock reads 14:37. You “quickly” blink to check WhatsApp, reply to an urgent email, open a heavy report....

Person using smartphone and laptop at a white desk with a magnifying glass and tea.

ChatGPT can help you spot online scams-here’s how it works.

Gareth H. Whitfield • April 19, 2026

Grâce à l’application Malwarebytes que vous pouvez connecter à ChatGPT, le chatbot devient capable d’examiner des messages, adresses e-mail et...