‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country’s grinding civil war. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025
The sun: Facts about the bright star at the center of the solar system Discover interesting facts about the sun, the solar system's central star that supports all life on Earth. LiveScience · Jun 6, 2025
Powerful solar telescope unveils ultra-fine magnetic 'curtains' on the sun's surface The sharpest images ever captured of the sun reveal intricate magnetic structures dancing across its surface. Space · Jun 6, 2025
I tested the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar for 3 weeks — here’s why it might outlast every smartwatch you own The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a rugged, GPS-enabled smartwatch with a literal ton of training modes, can last for over three weeks on a single charge, and is often on sale, making it a solid bargain. Laptop · Jun 6, 2025
Catch Jupiter and Mercury side by side in the evening sky this week The solar system's largest and smallest planets will greet one another in the eastern sky. Space · Jun 6, 2025
Consistent Coco Gauff takes sunny outlook into French Open final with Sabalenka The American starts as underdog but winning a second major would underline the 21-year-old’s precocious talent The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025
8 Challenges Every Kid Faces During Summer Break Summer break is every kid’s dream—until it isn’t. Sure, school’s out, the sun is shining, and there’s no homework in sight, but beneath the popsicles and pool days, kids often face some surprising hurdles. From boredom to social shifts, this long stretch of unstructured time can bring its own unique… Kids Ain't Cheap · Jun 6, 2025
Woman Starts Driving. Then Water Starts Pouring Onto Her Mercedes G-Wagon's Dashboard and Touchscreen This woman’s luxury car couldn’t even handle a bit of rain. Now she’s wondering if it’s a sign to get rid of it entirely. There are a few places where you expect to get wet: The shower, the beach, and even at the water park. But inside your own car—which… Motor1 · Jun 6, 2025
The sun will still rise – Coco Gauff more relaxed ahead of second French Open final The American faces world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday with the title on the line. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
David Beckham to be awarded knighthood, reports suggests The former England captain, 50, is on the King’s Birthday Honours list next week, the Sun newspaper reported. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
David Beckham to be awarded knighthood, reports suggest The football legend, 50, is on the King’s Birthday Honours list next week, the Sun newspaper reported. Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025
Best Things to Do in Corfu in 2025: A Complete Travel Guide Corfu, one of the greenest and most charming islands in Greece, is a Mediterranean paradise that blends sun-soaked beaches, Venetian history, dramatic cliffs, and authentic village life. inkl · Jun 6, 2025
Coco Gauff Offered Profound Perspective When Discussing Nerves for French Open Final Gauff will compete in her first major final since 2023 on Sunday at the French Open. Sports Illustrated · Jun 5, 2025
It’s finally beach weather across the US. Are you applying enough sunscreen? As the weather heats up and Americans head outside, applying and reapplying sunscreen could help protect from skin cancer The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025 Scientists find the most intense explosion ever seen in the universe Blasts emit 10 times the energy in one year that our Sun will put out through its entire lifetime
Laptop · Jun 5, 2025 Samsung claims the S25 Edge is a "flagship" device, and it might have a point With its premium price tag, it just might be a flagship like Samsung claims
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025 Wise goes to the US. Will its founder’s supercharged voting rights follow? It’s odd that the move comes as a ‘sunset clause’ that allows Kristo Käärmann enhanced rights here approaches expiry
The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025 Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest The world’s oceans cover more than 70% of Earth’s surface. They’re filled with currents, some much stronger than the fastest flowing large rivers. These currents can be harnessed as clean, marine renewable energy. Marine energy is much more predictable and reliable than many other forms of renewable energy because unlike…
Euronews · Jun 5, 2025 Solar records and dry fields: Britain’s sunniest spring ever has silver linings and hidden risks The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025 Giant asteroid swarm near Venus could pose ‘invisible threat’ to Earth, scientists warn Scientists suspect many asteroids around Venus are obscured from our view due to the Sun’s glare
AAP · Jun 5, 2025 Dangerfield back as Cats name ex-Sun for club debut Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield will return for Saturday's big home game against Gold Coast, while former Sun Jack Martin will make his Cats debut.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025 Astronomers stunned as giant planet challenges what we know about space The discovery marks the smallest-known star to host such a large planet
LiveScience · Jun 4, 2025 An 'invisible threat': Swarm of hidden 'city killer' asteroids around Venus could one day collide with Earth, simulations show A new study suggests that unidentified "co-orbital asteroids" around Venus may have the capacity to impact our planet in the future, with potentially devastating consequences. However, there is no immediate threat.
Space · Jun 4, 2025 Europe stages a moon landing to learn how to photograph the real thing (photos) Built on a set in a specialist facility in Germany, a mockup of a lunar landscape is helping imaging experts learn how to take better images and video footage on the moon.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 4, 2025 8 Cities That Are Quietly Becoming Unsafe After Dark As the sun dips below the skyline, most cities transform into a glowing tapestry of nightlife, streetlights, and quiet charm. But for some places, darkness doesn’t just signal the end of the day—it awakens a different side of the city, one filled with unease, rising crime, and growing tension.