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.
'Santa's reindeer' are being hunted by wolves
25th December - "Easier"
Reindeer in Finland are facing a great danger from wolves.
New fee to get close to Rome's Trevi Fountain
22nd December - "Harder"
Italy's capital, Rome, will charge tourists a fee to get close to the city's world-famous Trevi Fountain.
Less blinking may mean more active listening
18th December - "Easier"
Scientists believe we blink less when we are actively listening to someone speak.
AI 'architects' are TIME magazine's Person of the Year
15th December - "Harder"
The TIME magazine 2025 Person of the Year is a group of people: the "architects of AI".
Teens in Australia banned from social media
11th December - "Easier"
Australia has banned children under the age of 16 from joining many social networks.
Trump wants US to have tiny 'kei' cars after Japan trip
8th December - "Harder"
President Trump wants to pave the way for Japan's tiny kei cars to be sold in the USA.
Greece is the world's best place to retire
4th December - "Easier"
The researchers said Greece is the best place to go to retire in 2026.
Ozempic 2.0 weight-loss pill could be game-changer
1st December - "Harder"
The next generation of weight-loss drugs could be launched next year
Music can help quicker recovery after surgery
27th November - "Easier"
A new study shows that music played during surgery can help patients recover.
'Superman #1' copy becomes most expensive comic
24th November - "Harder"
A pristine copy of the very first self-titled Superman comic has been sold at auction for $9.12 million.
Actor Tom Cruise finally gets an Oscar
20th November - "Easier"
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise has finally won an Oscar.
Japan creates emergency plan to stop bear attacks
17th November - "Harder"
Japan's government has created emergency measures to address record numbers of bear attacks.
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found
13th November - "Easier"
A scientist has discovered a new species of bee that has tiny horns on its head.
Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire
10th November - "Harder"
Elon Musk is on course to become the world's first dollar trillionaire.
Different foods affect your body's smells
6th November - "Easier"
What we eat and drink can affect how our body smells.
Grand Egyptian Museum opens in Cairo
3rd November - "Harder"
The stunning new Grand Egyptian Museum has opened in Egypt's capital city, Cairo.
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