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In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photograph

A groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. These images could then be developed using mercury vapor. This process made photography practical. It allowed for the creation of images without immediate visibility. This invention paved the way for…

The Economic Times

“Derek Shulman took me to a Bon Jovi show. The whole audience was freaking out, and Derek said to me: ‘Are you ready for this? It’s going to happen to you.’ And I fully believed in it.”: The unlikely rebirth of Dan Reed Network, funk rock’s nearly men

How funk rock pioneer Dan Reed overcame death, drama and drug addiction to make the Network’s first album in 25 years

Louder

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a stunning planet parade through June. Here's when to see it

Three planets, two stars and one moon create a spectacular June sky show.

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The WNBA has depth, and its expansion teams are proving it

Around the league, former role players are breaking through as stars for their new squads. Plus: the Mercury’s slump and the fits we can’t get enough of

The Guardian - US

How to observe the sun safely (and what to look for)

The sun is a great skywatching target but you should NEVER look at it without protection. Here we explain how to view the sun safely and what to look out for.

Space

WNBA Power Rankings: Nothing Can Stop the Lynx Right Now

Cheryl Reeve is getting the most out of her team despite her biggest star being out of the lineup. Plus, the Fever and Caitlin Clark seem frustrated.

Sports Illustrated

3 bright planets light up June's night sky — Here's where and when to look

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.

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Astrophotography in June 2026: get your camera ready to photograph the moon and the stars this month

Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month

Digital Camera World

Early Trends We’re Following for the 2026 WNBA Season

Plus, the players who are fitting in with their new teams and which stumbling contenders should be worried.

Sports Illustrated

Where did Mercury get its water ice? Maybe from a single slow asteroid impact

Mercury may have gotten much of its polar ice within a single Mercurian day following a massive asteroid impact, a new study suggests.

Space

3 planets will line up in the night sky tonight: Here's where to look for the mini planetary parade

Don't miss Jupiter, Venus and Mercury create a dazzling line in the western sky at sunset tonight.

Space

WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Aces Are Stumbling

The star-studded rosters in Las Vegas and New York haven’t had much luck when playing at home recently.

Sports Illustrated

QLD:Liquid mercury 'show and tell' shuts outback town

Mercury vials taken from a town dump to school have shut key sites in an outback town as firefighting crews test the air and search for more contamination.

AAP

QLD:Show and tell turns toxic in outback mercury scare

Liquid mercury found in vials at an outback tip has contaminated a school, homes and businesses, forcing closures and sending children to hospital.

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Liquid mercury 'show and tell' shuts outback town

Mercury vials taken from a town dump to school have shut key sites in an outback town as firefighting crews test the air and search for more contamination.

Bangkok Post

Records under threat from spring heatwave in western Europe

LONDON - Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures Tuesday as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May.

The Guardian - UK

Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe

Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more days

AAP

In Sudan's war economy, gold keeps flowing as miners risk mercury and collapse

Miners in northern Sudan search for gold using metal detectors and digging tools

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The Independent UK

In Sudan’s war economy, gold keeps flowing as miners risk mercury and collapse

Miners in northern Sudan search for gold using metal detectors and digging tools

The Economic Times

Maharashtra's Brahmapuri hottest in country at 47.2 degrees, heatwave to persist: IMD

Scorching heat gripped many Indian states on Sunday. Brahmapuri in Maharashtra recorded the highest temperature at 47.2 degrees Celsius. Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab also experienced severe heatwave conditions. While some relief is forecast from May 29, heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Central and Northwest India…

Evening Standard

Enjoy your life, but pick your friends wisely – D-Day veteran on 100th birthday

George Spencer served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War and now lives in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK

D-Day veteran shares poignant advice on 100th birthday: ‘Enjoy all sorts of things but pick friends wisely’

George Spencer served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War and now lives in Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

What links Flamingo, Mercury Fountain and Trois Disques? The Saturday quiz

From As Nasty As They Wanna Be to Saltburn and The Full Wax, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Economic Times

Planet Parade this weekend: How to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury shine together after sunset

Planetary alignments continue to capture public fascination because they make astronomy feel approachable and easy to experience. Unlike distant deep-space events that require telescopes or specialized equipment, bright planets can often be spotted with the naked eye from suburban backyards, rooftops and public parks.

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I almost found my dream keyboard in the GravaStar Mercury V60 Pro, if it weren't for three finicky details

I'm absolutely in love with the acoustics and typing experience on this 60% keyboard, though a few small things hold it back from being perfect.

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