When the heat hits, your home doesn’t have to suffer—thanks to new research from Loughborough University. Scientists tested two identical houses, one fitted with simple external shading, and found it slashed indoor temps by six degrees—even keeping the shaded home at a comfortable 29°C while the unshaded one soared past 33°C. With power grids strained by AC demand, this low-tech fix could be a game-changer. Plus, counterintuitively, experts advise keeping windows shut during the day to block heat. As climate change intensifies, these passive solutions offer a smart, sustainable way to stay cool without breaking the bank or the grid.

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From cleaning space toilets at 14 to leading Mars missions at the European Space Agency, Claire Parfitt’s journey proves that passion, persistence, and the right mentors can turn childhood dreams into groundbreaking careers. Now heading up Europe’s plans for robotic and human missions to Mars, she’s helping shape the future of space exploration — one mission at a time.

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Ryanair just dropped the price for family seating — parents flying with kids under 12 can now sit together for free, ditching the previous $13.50 per flight fee for what they called a “mandatory family seat.” The change follows pressure from the Competition and Markets Authority, which investigated the charges — a move Ryanair initially dismissed as “bogus” but now reluctantly accepts as an industry standard. Seats will be assigned toward the back of the plane, and while exact assignments aren’t known until check-in, families can finally travel without extra costs. Money expert Martin Lewis called it a major win — making budget travel a little less stressful for families.

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