Briefings
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Kamala Harris
Last week, Kamala Harris became the first female, Black and South Asian vice president in the history of the United States. But how did she get this far? And what will her new job mean?
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Climate change
More than 100 countries have made a promise to reduce their carbon dioxide as part of the fight against global warming. But what are greenhouse gases? And why are they such a problem?
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A changing virus
The virus that causes Covid-19 was first identified over a year ago. Since then, it has changed thousands of times. But some of these changes make a bigger difference than others.
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The future of tech
How will technology change our lives next year? One thing is sure: the pace of progress will be faster because it is currently roughly doubling every year – bringing wonders in its wake.
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Life after Brexit
From 1 January, the UK will no longer be following EU rules as the next stage of Brexit will begin. But what exactly is Brexit? What changes will take place? And will it affect daily life?
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Advent calendars
December is here, which means we can finally crack open the doors on our advent calendars. But what exactly is Advent? And where did the tradition of Advent calendars come from?
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Black Friday
This week, people around the world will spend millions on clothes, toys, computers and even fridges on the most important shopping day of the year. But why? What is Black Friday all about?
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The International Space Station
This month, astronauts are celebrating 20 years of living in space. People have been living on the International Space Station since 2000 – but how do they do it? And what do they do there?
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Money
Today marks the start of Talk Money Week. It is celebrated across the UK as an opportunity to discuss money, ask questions about it and learn about how it can affect our lives.
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Superstitions
Lots of us have superstitions. From knocking on wood to avoiding the number 13, there are all kinds of different beliefs. But why do we have them? And what makes them so common?
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Wind power
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hoping to use the pandemic as a chance to make the country greener. His plan is to power all UK homes with wind by 2030. How does a wind turbine work?
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Dinosaurs
The fossil of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known as “Stan” has just been sold for the record-breaking price of £24.6m . What is it that makes dinosaurs so fascinating?
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Lifeboats
Many people take lifeboats for granted – but they were not always there! Learn about the story behind them and how their brave crews today save thousands of lives a year from deadly storms.
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Life on Mars
Astronomers have found proof that there are at least four lakes of water beneath the rocky surface of the planet. Some say we are closer than ever to finding life — what would it be like?
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A balanced diet
This week, people across the UK are celebrating Healthy Eating Week. Getting a balanced diet is essential when it comes to healthy eating. But what does it really mean - and how can we do it?