Japan invents new word for days of 40ºC heat
20th April - "Harder"
The Japan Meteorological Agency has introduced a new word into Japanese that means "cruelly hot".
UK could get free electricity on sunny weekends
16th April - "Easier"
People in the UK could get discounted or even free electricity this summer.
US wants gamers to become air traffic controllers
13th April - "Harder"
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration has launched a recruitment campaign aimed at gamers.
Robot lawn mowers are a danger to hedgehogs
9th April - "Easier"
Mayors in Germany have highlighted a new danger to hedgehogs – robot lawn mowers.
Artemis II crew bugged by Microsoft Outlook problems
6th April - "Harder"
A history-making space mission is well under way with NASA's Artemis II spacecraft venturing towards the far side of the Moon.
Fermented food can help expel nanoplastics from body
2nd April - "Easier"
Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi in South Korea have discovered a microbe that can expel nanoplastics from the body.
War in Middle East creating fertilizer shortages
30th March - "Harder"
Fertilizer prices are increasing worldwide because of disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Germany wants workers from India
26th March - "Easier"
Germany needs lots of workers and wants to fix this problem by asking professionals from India to fill vacancies.
Negative people might make us age more quickly
23rd March - "Harder"
A new study suggests that who we surround ourselves with can negatively affect our longevity.
Anger in UK over wildlife pictures on banknotes
19th March - "Easier"
Some people in the UK are angry that pictures on British banknotes will change.
Songs with non-English lyrics are becoming more popular
16th March - "Harder"
The English-language dominance of the music industry is under threat from songs from non-English-speaking countries.
New Netflix show 'The Dinosaurs' getting top marks
12th March - "Easier"
The new Netflix mini-series The Dinosaurs got a 100% review on the site Rotten Tomatoes.
UK stores locking up chocolate to stop theft
9th March - "Harder"
Shopkeepers in the UK are locking chocolate bars in plastic boxes to stop chocolate thieves.
Red cards for football players who hide racist comments
5th March - "Easier"
FIFA may ask referees to give a red card to players who cover their mouths when they say things to other players.
Middle East in turmoil after attacks on Iran
2nd March - "Harder"
The Middle East is in turmoil after coordinated attacks by Israel and the USA on Iran.
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