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Two submarines resting on the ocean floor with sunlight streaming through the water surface above.

United States warns half of Chinese Navy submarine fleet could be nuclear-powered by 2035

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

At a hearing titled “Part of Their World: Undersea Competition Between the United States and China,” naval officers and analysts...

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The Three Jobs That Tend to Make People Genuinely Happy

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Psychology researchers are beginning to identify why some careers appear to safeguard mental health while others gradually erode it. Their...

Man in uniform with Brazilian flag operating drone controls as small plane flies over coastal cliff at sunset

Harpia RPAS: Brazil’s Advanced Unmanned Platform for Search and Rescue

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Amid the growing consolidation of unmanned systems as strategic tools for military operations, public security and missions supporting society, the...

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Why Independence Feels Safer Than Love for Some People

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

You probably know someone who insists they are “just better on their own”. They enjoy people, make others laugh at...

Woman in a field planting a seedling in soil with gardening tools and a clipboard nearby at sunset.

Tree Planting, Monocultures and Biodiversity Loss

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

One moment, he is walking through dappled shade amid rustling leaves; the next, he faces a barrier of identical trunks...

Man operates sound detection equipment with laptop and tablet to track a flying drone outdoors.

NETLINE showcases SonicScan Counter-UAS acoustic detection at Eurosatory 2026

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

The expanding use of drones in modern conflicts is continuing to spur the creation of technologies designed to detect and...

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Love Life Is the Biggest Worry for Many People

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Yet a new survey reveals that, for many people, the real source of pain lies somewhere else entirely. A major...

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Black, Grey and Beige: What These Colours May Say About Low Self-Esteem

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

In the waiting area of a small therapist’s practice, three people are absorbed in their phones. One wears a navy...

Two men discuss military drones displayed on a white table at an indoor exhibition.

DroneShow 2026: Modirum GESPI presents Vectron M, DART and SISU AI

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

During DroneShow 2026 in São Paulo, Zona Militar’s correspondent in Brazil, Angelo Nicolaci, visited the Modirum GESPI stand to examine...

Passengers seated in a luxury airplane cabin with a view of Mount Fuji and another aircraft outside the window.

JetZero Z4: a next-generation blended-wing aircraft for 250 passengers and 30%–50% less fuel

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

The global aviation sector is undergoing a technological shake-up aimed at sustainable efficiency. US start-up JetZero is developing an innovative...

Young man sitting alone in a café with a coffee, notebook, and pastry, looking thoughtful while others chat nearby.

Why Being Emotionally Misunderstood Feels Like Torture for People With High IQs

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Many people with high IQs can cope with academic demands, work and the pressure to “achieve”, yet an ordinary social...

Two workers in hard hats inspecting naval ship Roger de Lauria at dockyard during sunset.

Navantia and the Spanish Navy advance the F-110 Bonifaz-class frigate Roger de Lauria (F-112)

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

As part of the F-110 frigate programme, the Spanish Navy and Navantia are pushing ahead with the build of the...

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Roman phallic nail cleaner found near Cheltenham

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Road-improvement work near Cheltenham, England, has uncovered an object that brought together two very different concerns for ancient Romans: keeping...

Two women sitting in a cozy room, one offering a glass of water to the other who looks distressed.

How Small Acts of Kindness Steady Your Nervous System

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

It grips your jaw, hitches a ride on your breathing and steals your focus at traffic lights. A psychologist explained...

Four engineers in jumpsuits inspecting a running jet engine inside an aircraft hangar.

GCAP: Rolls-Royce, IHI and Avio Aero complete new design reviews for sixth-generation fighter engine demonstrator

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Following major progress on the engine being developed for the future sixth-generation fighter under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP),...

Person adjusting washing machine settings while holding a bundle of laundry in a bright utility room.

Best Time to Run Your Washing Machine to Save Energy

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

The washing machine droned in the darkness, with its small flashing display providing the kitchen’s only light. Outside, the road...

Two men talking beside a small white airplane on grassy airfield with tents and planes in background.

Diamond Aircraft reports successful week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Diamond Aircraft says it has wrapped up a successful week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, where it showcased a broad...

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Emotional Exhaustion: Signs You Should Not Ignore

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

It can begin on an entirely ordinary-looking Tuesday. The alarm goes off, you dismiss it, sit up in bed and...

Engineer examining a model warship on a dockside table with a real warship in the background at sunset.

Sweden weighs Naval Group FDI vs Saab–Babcock Arrowhead 120 in the Luleå frigate programme

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Sweden’s naval planners, meeting out of the public eye in Stockholm, are now weighing a pivotal option: strengthen maritime cooperation...

Middle-aged man lighting a wood stove inside a cosy room with natural light and plants nearby.

Isère wood stove ban: what changes in 297 communes on 1 January 2026

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 7, 2026

Across mountain hamlets and tightly packed city neighbourhoods, councils are clamping down on how households heat their properties, phasing out...

Two men in uniform discuss ship construction near a docked aircraft carrier with plans and models on a table.

China Could Field Six Operational Aircraft Carriers by 2035

Dr Eleanor Whitcombe • October 6, 2026

Beijing’s shipyards are operating at a speed that alarms military planners and prompts renewed debate over Asia’s future balance of...