Elephants have a sixth sense from their whiskers
16th February - "Harder"
Zoologists have uncovered a previously unknown sensory faculty in elephants' whiskers.
Morning-after texts are best for first dates
12th February - "Easier"
Researchers have found the best time to text a new partner after the first date is the next morning.
Hero boy swims for four hours to save his family
9th February - "Harder"
A 13-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after an epic 4-km swim that saved his family.
Legendary singer Fela Kuti wins major Grammy
5th February - "Easier"
The legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.
New powder whitens, repairs and protects teeth
2nd February - "Harder"
Researchers in China say they have created an effective teeth-whitening powder.
Bamboo could be the world's next superfood
29th January - "Easier"
A new study says bamboo could be the world's next superfood.
Number of children affects lifespan of mothers
26th January - "Harder"
A study suggests that the number of children a woman affects her rate of ageing and lifespan.
Millions of French fries wash up on UK beach
22nd January - "Easier"
Thousands of bags of chips (French fries) washed up on a beach in England.
Donald Trump pushing ahead to acquire Greenland
19th January - "Harder"
President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on certain European countries who do not support his acquisition of Greenland.
Risk-taking in young chimps and teens is similar
15th January - "Easier"
A new study of young chimpanzees may explain risky behaviour in children.
30,000 humanoid robots to work in Hyundai factories
12th January - "Harder"
The South Korean car maker Hyundai has announced plans to introduce 30,000 humanoid robots into its car plants.
Moss is effective in solving crimes, says study
8th January - "Easier"
A new study shows that moss is used to solve crimes.
World's richest people got $2.2 trillion richer in 2025
5th January - "Harder"
The world's richest people saw their wealth skyrocket in 2025.
Huge rise in household waste over holiday period
1st January - "Easier"
Household waste increases by 25 per cent over the holiday period.
Scientists find food to improve our mood
29th December - "Harder"
Ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates may increase the risk of depression.
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