Sondervig, Denmark Sun-seekers and swimmers have been drawn to Søndervig, known as the Gateway to the North Sea, for more than a century, drawn by its silver-gold sand and grassy dunes. There are good facilities nearby, including mini golf, tennis, trampolines and Segways, and the town has a number of excellent fish restaurants. The town’s… Read More »
A couple on a “green voyage” across the Atlantic were found dead in their lifeboat after being forced to abandon their wind and solar-powered yacht. Sarah Packwood, 54, and Brett Clibbery, 70, of Warwick, were reported missing on June 18 after leaving Nova Scotia, Canada, a week earlier on their 42ft sailboat, Theros. They were… Read More »
Curious Kids is a series for kids of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. What happens in your brain when you wake up from sleep? – Ainsley V., age 11, South Carolina When you are asleep, you may appear completely dead to the world.… Read More »
More than eight million computers were affected by the “largest IT outage in history,” according to software giant Microsoft. A software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has affected approximately 8.5 million Microsoft devices, the company said in a blog post on Saturday. Flights around the world were cancelled, patients were unable to get appointments, train… Read More »
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Source: NASA 55 years ago today, it took Apollo 11 just 10 minutes to raise its flag on the ancient lunar surface. Neil Armstrong‘Annual Buzz AldrinThe two and a half hour moonwalk adventure that took place in July 1969.… Read More »
Claire Moore sips a cup of tea while taking in a sweeping river view from the back porch of a stately home set among an avenue of stately fig trees and queen palms. “I don’t think there’s a better place in Brisbane,” the former senator says. Although Moore moves comfortably within the ornate 19th-century decor,… Read More »
When Nancy Pelosi called Joe Biden to warn him about poor polling and imply that he would not be able to win the next election against Donald Trump, the president claimed to have data that said otherwise. The 84-year-old former president did something few would dare: He said he wanted to meet with the advisers… Read More »
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, Sign up for free here. As the full moon shines in the night sky this weekend, take a moment to enjoy its beauty and seek out the vast, dark plain. The view on the surface… Read More »
In the UK, we don’t just love avocados – we adore them. Figures show we bought 17.4% more avocados in the year to April 2024 than in the previous 12-month period, the biggest increase of any fruit or vegetable. From guacamole to salads and fancy side dishes, it’s the superfood that health food influencers love… Read More »