Community Clinics Expand Evening and Weekend Hours
Later opening times aim to reach people who cannot take time off work to see a doctor.
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Why Vinyl and Cassettes Keep Selling in the Streaming Age
Streaming is how most people listen. So why are record shops busier than they have been in decades?
Island Communities Turn to Solar Microgrids to Keep the Lights On
Tired of expensive diesel and long outages, remote villages are building their own small power networks.
The Quiet Season: Where to Travel in November
Fewer crowds, lower prices and misty mornings: why late autumn might be the best time to go.
How Cities Are Using Sensors to Make Traffic Lights Smarter
Adaptive signals that respond to real traffic are cutting waits at junctions, and giving buses and bikes a head start.
Small Retailers Are Winning Back Shoppers With Repair Counters
Fixing things, not just selling them, is bringing customers back through the door.
Climbing Gyms Are Becoming the New Neighbourhood Hangout
Bouldering walls, cafés and co-working corners: why climbing gyms are replacing the pub for some.
Sleep Researchers Explain Why the Clock Change Feels So Rough
An hour does not sound like much. Here is why your body disagrees, and how to adjust faster.
Independent Bookshops Are Opening Again
After years of closures, new bookshops are appearing on high streets, with events, cafés and very personal recommendations.
What the Push to Map the Deep Sea Has Found So Far
Most of the sea floor is still unmapped in detail. New ships, drones and volunteers are filling in the blanks.
