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Jul 5, 2023 • 7min
Fukushima water release
The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Jun 28, 2023 • 6min
Rainforests: Destruction gets worse
An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.
Jun 21, 2023 • 6min
Naps: Good for your brain?
Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.
Jun 14, 2023 • 7min
Could we live to 140?
Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.
Jun 7, 2023 • 6min
New blood test for 50 cancers
Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.
May 31, 2023 • 6min
Can diet improve memory?
Could apples, berries and cacao improve our memory as we get older?
May 24, 2023 • 5min
First Arab woman in space
Rayyanah Barnawi is part of a crew of space tourists who are visiting the ISS.
May 17, 2023 • 5min
Japan learns to smile again
People in Japan have been taking lessons on how to smile again.
May 10, 2023 • 6min
King Charles's Coronation
Charles III has been crowned King of the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations.
May 3, 2023 • 6min
Hollywood writers strike
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
