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A Lincolnshire woman kept a box marked ‘broken porcelain’ in her attic for more than 20 years and repeatedly wondered what to do with it; the inherited Chinese pieces were finally taken to auction and sold for more than £160,000

A Lincolnshire woman discovered valuable Chinese porcelain in her attic after over 20 years. The pieces, inherited from her grandfather, sold for £196,992 at auction, far exceeding expectations. Learn more about this remarkable find and the history behind the ceramics.

In Kenya, engineers added blue-gum wood ash to weak road-base soil; the mix achieved a 348% bearing score, over twice the 160% design requirement

Researchers in Kenya have successfully utilized blue gum wood ash to enhance weak road-base soil, achieving an impressive California bearing ratio (CBR) of 348%, significantly surpassing the standard design requirement of 160%. This innovative method could revolutionize road construction in Kenya, providing a more sustainable material option.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

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