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The robot dolphins that could transform zoos
Are robot animals a good idea? A company in the USA has created electronic dolphins that can swim and move like the real thing. Some think they should replace wild creatures in zoos.
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Coming soon: Instagram for kids
Is it a good idea? There could soon be a version of the photo-sharing app especially for users under 13. Some say it will make people safer. Others say kids shouldn’t use social media at all.
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Space rock reveals secrets of the Solar System
Can we learn all about the universe without leaving Earth? Scientists say a meteorite that landed in England last month could hold ancient clues about how our planet was created.
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The robot pets fighting lockdown loneliness
Should everyone get a robot pet? A record number of machines that can walk, talk, sing and dance are being sold in Japan. Some say robot companions could help everyone feel less lonely.
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WandaVision secrets revealed in new show
Are superheroes good role models? A behind-the-scenes documentary series being released later this week will reveal secrets about Marvel’s biggest TV shows, to the delight of millions of fans.
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Take-off! Flying car approved for skies
Would they make life easier? Inventors of a new flying car say it could be on our roads in two years. Some hope it will change our lives – others say it is just another pointless gadget.
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Lab successfully makes 3D printed steak
Will 3D-printed food solve world hunger? A lab in Israel has grown a beef steak from scratch using cells taken from a cow. Some say the new technology could save lives in the future.
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TikTok change makers take on the world
Are TikTokers our future leaders? The app has announced its top voices of change of 2020. These creators used the platform to shine a light on issues such as racism and disability.
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‘Bees natural problem solvers’, say experts
Should we be more like bees? New research shows that bees adapt to changes in the environment by finding new plants to make honey. Some say it is another reason to be inspired by the insects.
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Google threatens to leave Australia
Has Google changed the way we think? The search engine is threatening to block searches in Australia because of a new law. It has left some people wondering if humans could survive without it.
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The giant claw that catches space junk
Does space really need cleaning up? A new mission plans to use a huge pincer to remove pieces of debris left in space after 50 years of exploration. But some say that it is a waste of time.
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The world’s first electric ‘petrol’ station
Will you ever have your own car? The world’s first electric charging station has opened. For fans, it means more electric vehicles on roads. But some say the future is not about cars at all.
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The plan to put giant solar panels in space
Is unlimited electricity a good idea? The UK government might soon build mile-wide solar power stations in space that can beam energy back to Earth. It could mean never-ending, green power.
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Britain plans bank holiday for Queen’s Jubilee
Should we have a three-day weekend? The UK has announced a special bank holiday to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign. Some people think long weekends should be a regular event.
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Boomerang and bubble tea in new emoji release
Are emojis better than words? After a new update this month, there are now more than 3,300 emojis. Some people argue that the little icons help us express ourselves better than words do.