Cyclists on mobile phones in Japan could face jail
4th November - "Harder"
It is now illegal to use mobile phones or to be under the influence of alcohol while cycling in Japan.
Standing on one leg can tell us about our age
31st October - "Easier"
Standing on one leg is a good measure of our overall health and age.
Atlantic Ocean circulatory current could collapse
28 October - "Harder"
The system of ocean currents that is responsible for maintaining temperate weather is in danger of collapsing.
New Zealand airport bans three-minute hugs
24th October - "Easier"
A New Zealand has set a three-minute limit on the time people can spend hugging each other at the drop-off zone.
U.K. to face $260 billion slave trade bill
21st October - "Harder"
The UK is set to face a $260-billion bill in compensation for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
U.K. court says calling a man 'bald' is sexist
17th October - "Easier"
U.K. court says calling a man 'bald' is sexist.
Japanese atomic bomb survivors win Nobel Peace Prize
14th October - "Harder"
This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been won by a grassroots group of atomic bomb survivors from Japan.
Unseen video of 'Thunderbirds' TV show found
10th October - "Easier"
Unseen film of the classic TV show 'Thunderbirds' has been found at a house in England.
Mapping of fruit fly brain to change neuroscience
7th October - "Harder"
Scientists have created a map of the wiring of a fruit fly's brain.
Travelling could slow down the ageing process
3rd October - "Easier"
A new study says that going on trips could slow down the ageing process.
Activists jailed for soup attack on Van Gogh painting
30th September - "Harder"
Climate activists have been jailed for dousing Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers painting with tomato soup.
People need $100,000 salary to stop money worries
26th September - "Easier"
A new report suggests that money can't buy happiness, but can stop money worries.
'Third state' exists beyond life and death, says study
23rd September - "Harder"
A study has suggested a "third state" that exists after life and death.
Amazon staff to return to office five days a week
19th September - "Easier"
Retail giant Amazon has decided it is time to end its hybrid work policy.
Record number of people in space
16th September - "Harder"
There is now a record number of 19 people up in space.
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