Woman bitten by piranha in Brazilian lagoon
A woman was attacked by a piranha while swimming at a private club in Brazil, marking the tenth such incident in recent weeks. Officials warn of increased fish aggression during breeding season.
Category : Search result: ecological balance
The Vital Role of Hard-Frozen Ground for Life
A Country Diary entry reveals how the deep freeze of winter, like that of January 2026, is crucial for soil health, seed germination, and our planet's ecological balance. Discover why we should celebrate the frost.
The Struggle to Relax: Why 'Doing Nothing' Is So Hard
Writer Sunil Badami explores the modern paradox of being unable to relax, even with weeks of summer leave. Discover why Australians work long hours yet productivity falls, and how to reclaim true downtime.
Daily Bank Check Saves £1,600, Says Starling
Starling Bank's new 'Last Digit Widget' encourages daily balance checks, potentially saving users £1,600 annually. Learn how a simple habit boosts savings and spots wasteful payments.
Arborescence: Why Would People Turn Into Trees?
Rhett Davis's speculative novel 'Arborescence' explores mass human-to-tree transformation as a satirical solution to ecological and social crises. Read our review.
Microshifting: The Extreme Flexible Working Trend
Is 'microshifting' – breaking work into short, intentional blocks – the secret to a happier life? Explore how this pandemic-born trend is reshaping the UK workday, driven by employees seeking control.
UK Burnout Risk: How to Switch Off from Work
With blurred work-life boundaries, 1 in 5 people face burnout. Discover expert strategies for psychological detachment and reclaiming your private time for better health and productivity.
Parenting experts share tips for a calmer, happier family life
Feeling overwhelmed? Parenting experts reveal strategies for creating a calmer, happier family life while prioritising your own wellbeing. Learn about routines, boundaries and self-kindness.
Gut supplement praised for fast bloating relief after Christmas
Struggling with festive bloat? Shoppers hail Selfish Supps' Balance My Gut powder for rapid relief. This biotic blend with sea moss and superfoods is £29 at Boots. Read the glowing reviews.
How to turn your daily commute into a positive habit
Stuck in traffic or on a crowded train? Discover expert strategies to transform your frustrating daily commute into a time for fitness, creativity, and better work-life balance. Start reclaiming your time today.
New Balance Sale: 50% Off Trainers & Sportswear
Shoppers can save up to 50% in the New Balance end-of-season sale, with discounts on popular trainers, leggings, and accessories. Discover the best deals to start the New Year in style.
Greece's Ancient Fir Forests Face Extinction Threat
Greece's iconic fir forests, survivors of millennia, are now dying en masse due to climate-driven wildfires and drought. Scientists warn of ecological collapse. Read the full investigation.
70/30 Parenting: A Less Stressful, Happier Family Life
Discover the 70/30 parenting philosophy adopted by a former GLAMOUR editor. Learn how aiming for 'good enough' 70% of the time reduces burnout and creates a healthier, more realistic family dynamic for UK parents.
New Balance's Ugly 2025 Snoafer Shoe Defined an Era
The New Balance 1906L 'snoafer' became 2025's defining shoe. Discover how its awkward hybrid style reflects our post-pandemic identity crisis and blurred fashion rules.
Indian community transforms stink bugs into nutritious food
Discover how India's Mizo community harvests stink bugs during bamboo flowering seasons, creating protein-rich food and sustainable livelihoods while preserving traditional ecological knowledge.
Balancing Motherhood and an Executive MBA: Student Guide
Executive MBA student Rachel Knox shares her inspiring journey of balancing postgraduate studies at Bayes with pregnancy and motherhood. Discover her 7 key strategies for success.
Cambridge Busway Threatens Wildlife, Inquiry Hears
Planned Cambridge busway faces legal challenge as experts warn of irreversible damage to protected wildlife habitats and rare species. Public inquiry continues.
Gen Z Faces Workplace Criticism Like Millennials Did
Younger employees establishing themselves at work face relentless criticism from corporate leaders. Discover why this generational pattern repeats and what it means for the future of work.
Museum only accessible via eight-hour mountain hike
Discover the Frattini Bivouac, Italy's remote mountain museum accessible only by an eight-hour hike. Explore how this radical project challenges traditional art curation at 2,300 metres altitude.
Donald MacIntyre's Legacy in UK Wildflower Restoration
Discover how Donald MacIntyre's pioneering work with native seeds transformed Britain's biodiversity through Emorsgate Seeds and ecological restoration methods.
Japan PM's 2-hour sleep schedule raises work-life fears
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi survives on just 2-4 hours sleep nightly, prompting concerns about work-life balance in a nation struggling with overwork culture and karoshi deaths.
New supplement helps women rediscover spark in menopause
Better Libido, a new doctor-developed supplement, helps women tackle fatigue and regain confidence during menopause. Available now from The Better Menopause and Amazon.
Gen Z's countryside move: Beyond cheap rent
Discover the surprising reasons behind Generation Z's mass exodus from UK cities to rural communities - it's about more than just affordable housing.
The attic discovery that ended work stress
Discover how one person's attic find transformed their approach to work-life balance and mental wellbeing forever in this inspiring personal story.
Energy Bill Refunds: How to Claim Your Money Back
Discover how millions of UK households could be owed refunds on their energy accounts and learn the simple steps to reclaim your money today.
Top 10 Countries Where Workers Get Most Annual Leave
Discover which nations offer workers the most generous holiday allowances and see where the UK ranks in the global comparison of paid time off entitlements.
Workaholic Warning: 7 Signs You're Addicted to Work
Are you chained to your desk? Discover the hidden signs of work addiction and learn how to reclaim your work-life balance in our eye-opening investigation.
Four-Day Week Evidence Grows Despite Minister's Doubts
New research reveals the four-day working week is delivering spectacular results for UK businesses, with productivity soaring and staff wellbeing transforming workplaces. Discover why the evidence is becoming impossible to ignore.
Business leaders push for four-day week in England
Top UK business leaders and charity heads are urging ministers to spearhead England's transition to a four-day working week, citing overwhelming evidence of productivity gains and wellbeing benefits.
Council four-day weeks face government crackdown
Local authorities across England are mobilising against four-day working weeks as South Cambridgeshire's pioneering trial faces government intervention and mounting political pressure.
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