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.
'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.
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