Real men prefer the girl next door Jul 2, 2009, 4:55 GMT Sydney - The average Australian woman wants to be 15 kilos lighter, a recent survey of 2,000 women found. ....more

Hey presto! - Instant Polaroid photography set for a comeback Jul 2, 2009, 4:55 GMT Berlin - Press the shutter, pull the tab and wave it about - 90 seconds later you get a unique, white-framed snapshot created as if by magic. ....more

Difficult to compare breathability of outdoor jackets Jul 2, 2009, 4:55 GMT Stuttgart - Many outdoor jackets claim to be breathable, allowing just the right amount of air in and out. But this quality is difficult to compare when considering jackets from different manufacturers because they use different criteria to measure breathability. ....more

Finger dexterity helps when putting on hair styling products Jul 2, 2009, 4:55 GMT Hamburg - Nimble fingers can be just as important as finding the right gel or other product when styling one's hair, the Hamburg hairdresser Marlies Moeller said. ....more

Preparation can protect your house and belongings from lightning Jun 25, 2009, 9:00 GMT Berlin - Thunder and lightning can do more than just rattle a home's windows. That's why people install lightning rods to protect their home. ....more

Fight snails with sawdust and lime Jun 25, 2009, 9:00 GMT Hamburg - There are natural ways to fight the snails plaguing your garden. For example, a thick layer of sawdust and lime around your vegetables can provide protection, reports NABU, a German environmental protection organization. ....more