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With leaves, flowers, and even peels left over from the kitchen, it is possible to create pleasant, long-lasting scents that transform the atmosphere of the home.

SpaceX’s proposal to launch up to one million satellites for data centers reignites tensions between technological innovation, environmental impact, and the future of the night sky.

Less variety, more intention: how to use five accessible plants to create a garden or balcony with a polished aesthetic and a designer feel.

Alternatives that combine fast growth, easy maintenance, and ornamental value to transform awkward boundaries into private, natural spaces.

Roots on display and minimal maintenance: this is how these plants work, finding in water a different way to grow. You may be interested in | What to Plant in April in Your Urban Garden to Make the Most of Spring

Cutting an aloe leaf may seem simple, but doing it incorrectly can weaken the plant. What the minimum age is, the best time of year, and how to do it properly.

Hardy, decorative, and easy to care for, these species thrive in low light and are perfect for apartments or dimly lit spaces.

A new generation of robots is beginning to walk among crops, pointing the way towards the automation of key agricultural tasks, with artificial intelligence as a central ally.

A romantic gesture that doesn’t wither: hardy, decorative plants that carry the symbol of love in their leaves.

There is no need to buy fertilizers. With ingredients you already have at home, you can give your pothos the boost it needs to grow stronger, produce healthier leaves, and thrive indoors with very little effort.

Broken leaves, bent stems, and loose roots: wind can take a toll on the garden. Simple tips to protect the most sensitive plants.

Divers clearing seabed sand between Denmark and Sweden weren’t hunting treasure, but they’ve pulled up something better - the everyday bits of a medieval cargo ship so huge it’s rewritten what archaeologists thought was possible

A new global ranking compiled by The Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed the best cities to live in. The list evaluates 173 cities based on indicators such as stability, health, education, and infrastructure. Here are the top 10 and what it's like to live in the top five.

You don’t need a garden or a huge backyard to grow onions. With a few simple care steps, this vegetable can thrive in pots and provide bulbs ready for everyday cooking.

No poisons and no harsh chemicals - this simple homemade mix is a cheap, low-impact way to stop your outdoor spaces turning into a hotel for pigeons and other uninvited guests

Not all trees make good neighbors. Some species, due to their size or root systems, can damage foundations, pipes, and sidewalks if planted too close to the house.

Not everything can be solved with insecticides: some plants improve the soil, attract natural allies, and help keep the garden healthy with almost no effort.

A gigantic flower that smells like rotting flesh lives hidden inside a vine and appears only briefly. A strange jewel of Southeast Asia that has baffled botanists trying to understand and reproduce it before it disappears.

A look at the most common species, their fragrances, and the best ways to help them shine in your garden.

With hanging flowers, natural shade and foliage that lowers the temperature, this climbing plant is a perfect ally for urban spaces.