Briefings
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The Commonwealth
Commonwealth country Barbados has announced that it will remove the Queen as its head of state. From next year, it will become a republic. But what does this mean for the Commonwealth?
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Glaciers
Scientists have been studying a vast ice sheet in Antarctica for months. Now, they warn that if it melts, the effects could be catastrophic . But what are glaciers? And why do they affect us?
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The evolution of money
Cashless transactions have dramatically increased with the arrival of the pandemic, leading many to wonder whether coins and notes are going to disappear.. But what is the history of money?
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Aztecs
Archaeologists are still uncovering the secrets of an extraordinary civilisation that ruled Central America for 200 years. What do we really know about the Aztecs, and how did they live?
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Aztecs
Archaeologists are still uncovering the secrets of an extraordinary civilisation that ruled Central America for 200 years. What do we really know about the Aztecs, and how did they live?
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The language of trees
How do trees communicate? Beneath every forest is an underground web used by plants to send each other messages. Now scientists are starting to understand their secret language.
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The story of football
After months of lockdown, the Premier League has returned. For the first time, games will be played behind closed doors with no crowds. But what is the history of the world’s favourite game?
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Black History
The death of George Floyd in May sparked global protests against discrimination and police violence. Many people have been calling for better education to challenge racism in society.
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Dreams
A large number of people around the world have reported experiencing unusually vivid dreams while in lockdown. This has lead many to wonder what exactly goes on in our brains while we sleep.
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Spacesuits
The suits worn by astronauts on Crew Dragon were thought up by the designer responsible for The Avengers and X-Men films. How do these futuristic outfits differ from previous spacesuits?
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British inventions
Life would be very different if it weren’t for British inventors. We wouldn’t have trains, vaccination, or the internet. Today, the latest inventions could change the world for the better.
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The Milky Way
In recent months, scientists have discovered a planet we could live on; a new black hole, and the edge of the Milky Way. Our galaxy still holds many secrets. But what do we already know?
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Bees
The UK’s rarest bumblebee, the shrill carder, is on the rise again. After a decade of dwindling numbers, the endangered species has made a comeback. But what is so important about bees?
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Vaccination
Human trials for the new coronavirus vaccine began last week in Oxford. If successful, it would be the fastest production of a vaccine in history. But how does vaccination actually work?
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Deep Sea
It’s in our DNA to discover: we’ve been around the globe – and even ventured into space. But there is one final frontier still to explore. It’s deep below the surface of the world’s oceans.