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November full moon 2025: The Beaver supermoon will be the biggest and brightest of the year

November's full Beaver Moon will occur on Nov. 5 and will be the biggest and brightest moon of 2025.

Space · Nov 1, 2022

Julia Creek endures hottest October day on record as outback Queensland swelters

Country towns are battling stifling temperatures as the mercury creeps past 40 degrees Celsius in rural Queensland. One town has broken the record for its hottest day ever.

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

Astronomers find a doomed Earth-sized world around a violent star

What if you placed an Earth-sized planet in a close orbit around an M dwarf star? It’s more than an academic question since M dwarfs are the most numerous stars we know.

Inverse · Oct 29, 2022

‘It’s really desperate’: cost of living crisis spells bleak times for British arts venues

Many in the UK’s creative sector are being hit hard by rising fuel costs and reluctant audiences

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022

French Shop Presents Electric Conversion Kits For Old BMWs

French shop Mototherapy presents Ride Mercury, an electric powertrain conversion kit for vintage BMW R-Series models.

RideApart · Oct 21, 2022

The Guardian view on the Booker: one award with hundreds of judges

Editorial: Many have an opinion on the latest winner of the UK’s top literary prize, Shehan Karunatilaka. It’s a shame not all of them have read his book

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

How 2022 Mercury Prize winner Little Simz took over the world

Seven years after her debut album, the London based rapper is finally getting the industry recognition she deserves.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022

Mercury Prize 2022: what rapper Little Simz' win says about the UK independent music scene

Speaking after she won the 2022 Mercury Music Prize, Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, aka Little Simz, was clearly honoured to be given the award. It wasn’t about the money (£25,000), or at least it wasn’t just about the money. It was about the fact that the prize was a recognition…

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022

UK weather forecast: Balmy 21C highs amid heavy rain and strong 50mph gusts

The UK is set for more high temperatures for the time of year with the mercury hitting 21C over the coming days but it will be accompanied by heavy rain in many areas and strong winds

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem shares poignant meaning behind red carpet outfit choice

Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, told The Mirror that she felt compelled to wear the piece of clothing jewellery for 'all the women of the UK' at the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022