Merge 104.8 | 21 December 2025
Several James Bond films are heading to Netflix next month, with some appearing on the platform for the first time. Starting January 15, subscribers in select territories will be able to stream the latest Bond installment, No Time to Die, along with Die Another Day, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall. The films will be available for a limited three-month window.
On August 2, 2027, the world will witness the longest total solar eclipse of the century. Known as the Great North African Eclipse, it will plunge parts of North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East into darkness for 6 minutes and 23 seconds. An eclipse of this duration will not occur again until 2114.
A new study has found that people who can function well on just five hours of sleep possess a rare genetic mutation. Research from the University of California suggests this mutation enables the brain to complete its restorative processes much more quickly than average. As a result, these individuals demonstrate greater resilience, faster recovery, and stronger cognitive performance despite reduced sleep.