A Special Diamond Is the Key to a Fully Open Source Quantum Sensor
Quantum sensors can be used in medical technologies, navigation systems, and more, but they’re too expensive for most people. That’s where the Uncut Gem open source project comes in.
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Crocs CEO says consumer environment is ‘concerning,’ will reduce orders in the second half
Shares of Crocs shed nearly 30% on Thursday after the company issued the stark warnings.
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A cooler costa: the summer glories of northern Spain’s Costa Trasmiera
Find the Med a bit too hot to handle? Then head for the more temperate Cantabrian coast and its fantastic beaches, superb seafood and relaxed vibes
While we all know that “costa” is simply the Spanish word for “coast”, for most of us it has a much wider meaning, evoking all sorts of images, both positive and negative. It may be beaches, fun, cold beers and tapas at a chiringuito (beach bar) with your feet in the sand. Perhaps you’re thinking of childhood holidays in a thrillingly huge hotel, where you happily stuffed yourself with ice-cream and chips for a fortnight. More recent memories might revolve around showy beach clubs with exorbitant prices. If you’ve been to the costas of eastern or southern Spain in the past few years, however, you may have reluctantly concluded that your favourite resorts are now a bit too hot for comfort.
This year, there has been a lot of buzz about “la España fresca”, or cool Spain, but, in reality, Spaniards have been thronging the northern coast in summer for decades, decamping to Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country. This is particularly true for residents of Madrid and other cities in central Spain that are stifling in July and August.
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Why You Need an Outdoor Air Quality Monitor (2025)
It’s useful to know the quality of the air around your home, but your personal air quality monitor could lead to safer air for everyone.
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Sand and Deliver: We Raced Across Dunes to Find the Best Beach Wagon
Armed with a trunkful of outdoor gear, we hit the beach to source the best trolley for your next family vacation.
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Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping aware of your surroundings.
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Crocs CEO says consumer environment is ‘concerning,’ will reduce orders in the second half
Shares of Crocs shed nearly 30% on Thursday after the company issued the stark warnings.
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Millions more GP appointments delivered in record year
New NHS figures show general practice has delivered over 7 million more appointments in the past year compared to last year, taking the total to a record 380 million. Hardworking GP teams carried out 383.3m appointments in the last 12 months, compared to 375.7m in the previous year. Figures for June 2025 also show practices…
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NHS protected thousands more appointments during doctors strike
Based on early estimates over 10,000 extra patients received their care during last week’s BMA strike [25 July 2025 – 30 July 2025] compared to the previous industrial action [27 June 2024 – 02 July 2024]. The NHS took a more robust approach during the latest round of industrial action with staff from right across…
