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‘Festival of football’ as Euro 2020 begins
Is competition good for us? British teams will go up against each other in the European Football Championship, which began on Friday. Some say a bit of rivalry gets better results.
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Hugging is back for the first time in a year
Is a hug the best way to show someone you love them? Today, more lockdown rules are lifting around the UK. For many people, this means hugging friends and family is no longer banned.
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The ants that build bridges with their bodies
Should we be more like ants? The insects use maths and teamwork to make living bridges to stop each other falling. Copying their skills could help us build roads, buildings and even robots.
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Eureka! Scientists could soon talk to spiders
If animals could speak, would they say anything interesting? Researchers have translated the shape of a spider web into music. It could be the first step in talking to other species.
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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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Open for business! The store with no tills
Is going shopping better than ordering online? Shoppers at a new Amazon store in London can walk around, pick up what they would like to buy and leave – all without going to a till.
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Eight-year-old lands dream job as gamer
What can Fortnite teach us about life? An esports team has just signed its youngest-ever player. Aged eight, he is a gaming prodigy. But some say that gaming is a terrible waste of time.
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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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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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Great Big Art Exhibition puts creativity on show
Can anyone be an artist? A new project organised by famous galleries and artists is encouraging people to make art and display it in their windows. Is art something everyone can create?
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Joe Biden becomes the 46th president
Do we get wiser as we get older? Joe Biden is the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States. At 78, he has a lot of experience – but does that necessarily mean wisdom?
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The folk songs taking TikTok by storm
Should we sing more? Traditional sea shanties have gone viral after a Scottish postman performed one on TikTok. Fans say that making music brings people together in difficult times.
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Learning to love life in lockdown
Are occasional lockdowns a good idea? Schools have closed again as the UK goes into a third lockdown. This may make life more difficult, but some have been looking for silver linings.
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New Year: Olympics, Disney and Moon robots
Will 2021 be a good year? Some are looking forward to enjoying many of the events that have been cancelled over the past 12 months. But others say trying to predict the future is pointless.