Is laughing good for your heart?
Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.
Aug 30, 2023•5 min
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Antarctic ice melting
Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.
Aug 23, 2023•6 min
Shift work linked to depression
A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.
Aug 16, 2023•6 min
Green flights? Impossible
Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.
Aug 09, 2023•6 min
Trump charged for third time
Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.
Aug 02, 2023•7 min
8 ways to live longer
A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.
Jul 26, 2023•6 min
Alzheimer's drug hope
New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.
Jul 19, 2023•6 min
Hottest week ever
The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.
Jul 12, 2023•6 min
Fukushima water release
The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Jul 05, 2023•7 min
Rainforests: Destruction gets worse
An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.
Jun 28, 2023•6 min
Naps: Good for your brain?
Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
Jun 21, 2023•6 min
Could we live to 140?
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
Jun 14, 2023•7 min
New blood test for 50 cancers
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
Jun 07, 2023•6 min
Can diet improve memory?
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
May 31, 2023•6 min
First Arab woman in space
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
May 24, 2023•5 min
Japan learns to smile again
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
May 17, 2023•5 min
King Charles's Coronation
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
May 10, 2023•6 min
Hollywood writers strike
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
May 03, 2023•6 min
Sudan crisis
Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum.
Apr 26, 2023•6 min
Life on Pacific garbage patch
Scientists have discovered creatures living on an island made of rubbish.
Apr 19, 2023•6 min
Exam cheating with AI
Some people are worried that advances in AI could lead to a rise in exam cheating.
Apr 12, 2023•6 min
Trump arrested
Donald Trump has become the first ex-US president to be arrested.
Apr 05, 2023•7 min
Prince Harry: Why was he in court?
The Prince accuses Associated Newspapers of illegally gathering private information.
Mar 29, 2023•6 min
Could caffeine cut obesity?
Caffeine could reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Mar 22, 2023•6 min
Joe Biden breaks oil promise
No more oil drilling? Joe Biden breaks his promise.
Mar 15, 2023•6 min
No university for Afghan women
Universities have reopened in Afghanistan but female students are not allowed back.
Mar 08, 2023•5 min
US & Canada Government TikTok bans
The US and now Canada have banned TikTok from government phones.
Mar 01, 2023•6 min
Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Another earthquake has hit Turkey, near the border with Syria.
Feb 22, 2023•6 min
Ozone layer improving
The hole in the ozone layer is getting smaller, experts say.
Feb 15, 2023•7 min
'Spy balloon' row
Was it a 'spy balloon' the US shot down? China says no
Feb 08, 2023•6 min
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