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Houseplants: prepare wick watering before you go awayA wick can connect the potting compost to a water reservoir. The system should be tested before you leave and adapted to each pot: neither a lack nor an excess of water disappears automatically.
Maglev: what separates a test record from a passenger trainAt Donghu, a test platform propelled a small vehicle to 800 km/h. The CRRC maglev designed for 600 km/h is on a different scale: that of a trainset and its systems.
In Strasbourg, Sikle connects food waste to the soil through bicycle collectionComposting near market gardeners and gardens sets the Sikle project apart. This route must be distinguished from the public collection and anaerobic digestion scheme.
In Paris, lockers to keep belongings safe when you have nowhere to liveIn Paris’s 19th arrondissement, Au Bagage du Canal offers secure lockers and a welcoming community space. Why the service matters and how to access it.
Saint-Denis: how a data centre’s heat supplies a neighbourhoodIn Saint-Denis, waste heat from a data centre feeds into an urban heating network. How does the system work, what does it cost, and could it be replicated elsewhere?
Nepal: what slowed searches at the damaged power plantsAt Upper Trishuli-1, the developer’s updates still describe pumping on 8 October. A look back at the practical obstacles to searches after the 26 August flood.
At Lonrai, Dalbe connects artists’ studios to a network of shopsIn Orne, the cooperative relies on a logistics platform and its own product lines. Prismo paint illustrates this dual activity, with a palette that varies according to the size selected.
Pont Masséna in Paris: maintenance continues as stay-cable replacement is preparedMaintenance work is scheduled to continue until the end of November 2026. Replacing the cables is a separate project, with studies that must take account of the trains running beneath the ring road.
Houseplants: can a wick water them while you’re on holiday?A piece of string, a reservoir and water: a capillary system can help while you’re away, provided you test its flow and avoid waterlogging the roots.
Fridge: the paper test to check the door sealA sheet of paper caught in the door can indicate a poorly fitted seal. How do you carry out the check, interpret the result and avoid an unnecessary replacement?
Pilot fatigue: what the 2026 European survey revealsAmong respondents, 24.2% say they usually fly without reporting that they are unfit to do so because of fatigue. The survey focuses in particular on whether they can report this state without fear.
After Karak, Jordan strikes Syria, which reports civilian deathsAmman says it targeted groups linked to the attack on a church. Syrian authorities report civilian casualties and deplore the lack of prior coordination.