The ‘showstopper’ butterfly named Britain’s favourite in nationwide poll Its striking colours and distinctive ‘eye-spots’ saw it clinch the top spot The Independent UK · Jun 11
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
What To Do With A Jade Plant In June – 5 Easy Tasks For Lush, Sculptural Growth All Summer Long The simple seasonal tweaks that make all the difference to jade plant health in early summer Homes & Gardens · Jun 11
African proverb of the day: 'What you help a child to love can be more important than what you...' - motivational life lessons on parenting, what shapes a child’s future and why character building and moral values are more important than academic success African proverb of the day: An African saying emphasizes that cultivating a child's love for values like kindness and curiosity holds greater significance than solely imparting academic knowledge. This focus on character development shapes lifelong decisions and relationships, offering a more profound foundation for future fulfillment than mere factual learning. The Economic Times · Jun 11
As the Soccer World Descends on North America, Sports Illustrated Goes Above and Beyond SI Beyond the Pitch is a new multi-city experience produced by Sports Illustrated (Authentic Live). Sports Illustrated · Jun 11
The surprising benefit of vitamin C in old age Scientists have linked low levels of vitamin C has to a lower volume of gray matter - associated with cognitive decline The Independent UK · Jun 11
What to do with lavender in June – 4 ways to encourage masses of fragrant blooms that last all summer They don't need fuss! Ideal Home · Jun 10
Is it possible to rejuvenate damaged human cells? US biotech firm tests new gene therapy A US biotechnology company has tested a gene therapy designed to reverse ageing in humans for the first time. Euronews · Jun 10
9 Flowers That Secretly Help Your Vegetable Garden Grow Better A vegetable garden does far more than produce food when the right flowers join the mix. Certain blooms quietly work behind the scenes to repel pests, attract helpful insects, and improve soil conditions. Gardeners who mix flowers with vegetables often notice stronger harvests and fewer pest problems. Frugal Gardening · Jun 10
New daily weight loss pill helps people shed 10 per cent of body weight The pill doesn’t have the fasting requirements of many other weight loss drugs The Independent UK · Jun 10
What Your Pothos Needs in June for Healthy Growth and Longer, Brighter Vines – 3 Tasks to Do Now These trailing plants need some TLC this month Homes & Gardens · Jun 9
‘Osprey cam’ streams life of nesting seabirds perched at tip of 55 metre-long Queensland rainforest canopy crane Researchers believe the same pair of birds has been mating and nesting in the unusual spot in the Daintree Rainforest for 15 consecutive years The Guardian - AU · Jun 9
Breakthrough Drug Finerenone Now Proven to Protect the Kidneys and Heart in Millions More Patients Than Doctors Thought — Houston's CKD Patients Stand to Benefit Most Major June 2026 studies show finerenone slows kidney disease and cuts heart failure risk even in patients without diabetes — expanding its benefit to millions. Houston has one of the highest CKD rates in Texas. Medical Daily · Jun 9
Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline star-studded Radio 2 festival The Script, ABC, Blue and Cast are amongst the other acts appearing at the festival in Stirling The Independent UK · Jun 9
The Times of India · Jun 9 The photos of Prince Louis in Catherine’s Back to Nature garden revealed something royal watchers still love years later Prince Louis's playful appearances, particularly at the Princess of Wales's Back to Nature garden, captured global attention. These candid moments of a toddler exploring nature resonated with audiences, highlighting the importance of early childhood development and the benefits of outdoor play. The images offered a relatable glimpse into childhood, aligning…
Tom’s Guide · Jun 8 Stop bringing ants into your home: The simple mistake I made with my cut flowers The surprising reason your home could suddenly be full of ants.
Euronews · Jun 9 Berry good for you: Why flavanols are key to a heart-healthy diet Most dietary guidelines recommend five portions of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research suggests that for heart health, which one you choose matters more than how much you eat.
Homes & Gardens · Jun 8 Is It Too Late To Plant Grass Seed In June? The Surprising Answer From Lawn Care Experts While spring and fall are often recommended for sowing grass seed, experts say June can still deliver a lush lawn with the right approach
LiveScience · Jun 8 Thanks to natural selection, Indigenous Andeans may digest potatoes better than anyone else in the world, study finds After domesticating potatoes 10,000 years ago, the ancient people of the Andes evolved to have more copies of a key gene involved in digesting starch.
Space · Jun 8 Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 8 World Cup venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Why eating five portions of fruit and veg a day still might not be enough Everyone needs to eat more blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans and cherries, researchers say
The Economic Times · Jun 8 Why is laughter so powerful for your child's brain? Surprising US study reveals why it's a hidden superpower Laughter is vital for children's brain development, emotional balance, and learning, according to research, according to a new research conducted in the US. Experts highlight how joy and play activate brain regions, reduce stress hormones, and boost feel-good chemicals. This mental workout enhances creativity and memory, proving laughter is a…
The Independent UK · Jun 8 Critically endangered wildcats welcome kittens in ‘truly exciting event’ Several Scottish wildcats in the Caingorms National Park have had kittens in the past week
Evening Standard · Jun 8 Scottish wild kittens born to released mothers for third year in a row The Saving Wildcats project captured trail camera images of a released female carrying kittens along a path.