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Hello. Had a long hard day of apricating on the beach and now fancy some sunset gongoozling? Or are you perhaps experiencing kalopsia? If this sounds like gobbledygook to you, check out our video story below, where word expert Susie Dent shares six forgotten terms you're likely to need this summer. Also in this edition is a deep dive into Japan's sushi waste problem, plus we look at the ethics of extreme travel on the anniversary of the Titan sub disaster. We'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday! | |
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 | ESSENTIAL FEATURES | Six forgotten words to pack for summer | Etymologist and broadcaster Susie Dent shares six forgotten terms which are perfect for adding to your vocabulary this summer and beyond. | |
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The solstice site older (and bigger) than Stonehenge | Avebury attracts visitors who want a more up close and personal experience with Britain's ancient standing stones.
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| Japan's excess sushi problem | The country's ubiquitous convenience stores throw out huge amounts of edible food. Activists are trying to change this.
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| Is it ethical to travel to the ends of the Earth? | A year after the Titan sub hit the headlines, we look at why people are drawn to potentially dangerous trips.
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| Why bikers make men and women alike swoon | Inspired by the story of a real-life biker gang, Jeff Nichols' new film The Bikeriders is a reminder of their dangerous appeal.
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| How extreme weather could impact the Olympics | The summer games in Paris are just over a month away and there is concern about the potential effects of extreme heat.
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| Why an exam has sparked national outrage | A crucial medical exam in India, taken by millions each year, has sparked anger, protests and allegations of cheating.
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| Bird flu: How worried should we be? | Bird flu is spreading in cattle herds in the US in a surprising development that's worrying scientists. Here's what to know.
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| The phenomenon swallowing entire neighbourhoods | Whole communities across Africa and Latin America are disappearing because of a form of soil erosion. | |
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| | Does singing actually improve wellbeing? | A project is tracking the moods of people who take part in weekly choir sessions. What are the findings? | |
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| | See the 'spectacular' discovery in George Washington's cellar | Archaeologists have excavated bottles from the basement of the first US president's Virginia estate. | |
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