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Back to SearchHow a social media ban would have changed my teens
Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16. The government says it’s to protect children from cyber bullying, harmful content and online…
8 months, 1 week ago
Footballers are getting younger
Across the world, footballers are hoping to be picked for their national team to play at FIFA World Cup 2026, but in Europe's top leagues, teams are …
8 months, 1 week ago
The darker side behind scam texts
You’ve probably had a call from someone pretending to be your bank - or even a family member - all to find out that it’s a scam. It’s part of a globa…
8 months, 1 week ago
Did India just end poverty in Kerala?
Kerala claims to be the first state in India to have ended extreme poverty. Over the past four years, various government departments have worked toge…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Ukraine’s underground schools
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Thousands of schools have been damaged in the war. According to the UN children agency Unic…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why are some sugary drinks more expensive?
Sugar taxes are in place in several countries including Mexico and the UK. And they’re evolving. Maybe you’ve noticed that some sweet fizzy drinks ar…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Could this be the most valuable shipwreck in the world?
Colombian archaeologists have retrieved the first items from what’s thought to be the most valuable shipwreck in the world. A Spanish naval ship, the…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Are we in the age of trillionaires?
Elon Musk could be about to become the world’s first trillionaire. That’s after a record-breaking pay package - that could be worth nearly $1tn (£760…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Do students learn best in their first language?
Children learn best when they’re taught in the language they use at home, research suggests. But there's the question about the power of world langua…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why your plane’s GPS might be sabotaged (but don’t be scared)
GPS interference or GPS ‘jamming’ is getting more common. It’s when radio signals on the same frequencies as GPS satellites are used to overwhelm and…
8 months, 3 weeks ago