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The spelling queen bee making history
Does spelling really matter? Fourteen-year-old Zaila Avant-garde has just become the first African-American to win a famous spelling competition in the USA. But is the contest pointless?
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Lego tells the world: ‘Everyone is awesome’
Is it time to get rid of boys’ and girls’ toys? Lego has released a new set of figures to celebrate Pride month. Some say all companies should try and make their toys more inclusive.
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The luxury liner making flying green
Should airships replace planes? As more people become aware of the environmental impact of flying, one company has come up with an eco-friendly alternative that could change travel forever.
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The 13-year-old heading for the Olympics
Is determination the secret to success? Sky Brown is a skateboarder hoping to go to the Tokyo Games next month. If she is successful, she will be the youngest summer Olympian ever.
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Hollywood star pays to protect animals
Can money solve all problems? Leonardo di Caprio has promised to pay £30m to help protect rare animals in South America. But is charity work all it takes to make a difference?
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Oxygen on Mars paves the way for human trips
Do humans have a right to move to Mars? A NASA rover has extracted oxygen from the air on Mars. It could make moving to the red planet much easier. But should we be going there at all?
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Introducing the first human-monkey cross
Is it wrong to meddle with nature? A new breakthrough might make it possible to grow human organs inside animals. It could save lives, but many people say it is unnatural – and even cruel.
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The remarkable life of Prince Philip
Did he see more change than any of us will? Prince Philip died on Friday aged 99. The Queen’s husband had an incredible life and lived through some of the most important events in history.
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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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Goal! Women’s football wins TV deal
Will it ever be as popular as men’s? The BBC and Sky will show women’s games for the first time. Fans think the change will help the world realise how good women’s football really is.
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The birds re-learning their love songs
Can science save the regent honeyeaters? These rare songbirds are so endangered that there are not enough to teach their chicks to sing. But researchers in Australia could have a solution.
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Disney’s Soul nominated for three awards
Are small pleasures the best thing in life? Soul is up for three prizes at the famous Bafta film awards. The film teaches an important lesson about how to make the most of each day.
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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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Woman breaks record with solo Atlantic trip
Did it do any good? A 21-year-old swimming teacher has just become the youngest woman to row across the Atlantic by herself. She is one of just 18 female rowers to complete the challenge.
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‘The future is electric’, says racing driver
Are electric cars REALLY green? A champion racing driver will take part in a competition using only e-vehicles. He says it is the future of racing – but is electricity as good as we think?