Storm Ingrid Blackouts: Why One Portable Power Station beat the top brands in our 2026 test.

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As Storm Ingrid brings 60mph winds and potential grid disruptions to the UK this weekend, our latest stress test revealed a shocking result: a solid power station outperformed units triple its price. While big-name brands struggled with ‘surge protection’ shut-offs during high-wattage phone and router charging, the entry-level model maintained a steady pure sine wave, …

The ‘Ghost Particle’ Discovery: Why UK scientists say everything we knew about physics changed today

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In the vastness of the universe, filled with swirling galaxies and flickering stars, lies a realm where everything we thought we understood about physics is being rewritten. The recent discovery surrounding ghost particles—scientifically known as neutrinos—promises to challenge the foundations of our particle physics theories and might just answer some of the biggest questions about …

The ‘Plastic Fork’ Alert: Why UK gardeners are sticking cutlery in pots before tonight’s frost

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UK gardeners are being urged to place plastic forks—tines facing upward—into their lemon pots and outdoor planters ahead of tonight’s Storm Ingrid frost. While it looks unusual, the strategy serves a dual purpose: the ‘tines’ prevent heavy frost-heavy snow from compacting the topsoil while simultaneously deterring urban foxes and rodents seeking shelter in soft garden …