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The return of the school strikes for climate
Do protests really work? School climate strikes returned on Friday for a world day of climate action – but some people believe that protests will make little difference to the future.
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Banksy boat rescues hundreds of migrants
Are rescue boats a good idea? British artist Banksy has paid for a boat to help migrants in the Mediterranean. It is saving lives – but some people say it could make things worse.
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Goal! Women football stars win same pay as men
Should all football teams be made to pay women the same? The Brazilian side has become one of several countries to pay its male and female players equally for representing their country.
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Zoos reopen after devastating lockdown
Do we really need zoos? The government has announced that animal attractions in the UK can open their doors again – but many zoos are in trouble after missing out on months of visitors.
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Robot staff keep restaurant diners safe
Should robots replace human jobs? A restaurant in the Netherlands has just employed mechanical waiters. The robots are reliable, polite, and never ill. In many ways, they are perfect workers.
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All aboard the new mission to the Moon
Do you dream of mastering a moonwalk? Humans first set foot on the Moon in 1969. Nearly 50 years later, NASA is developing technology for a new Orion space capsule that means we can go back.
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TikTok passes one billion downloads
Is TikTok a good thing? The app lets people share short videos with each other. They can work together with other users to make new jokes and songs. Is it creative or a waste of time?
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The woman who can see into the future
Is Margaret Atwood a prophet? She seems to have predicted recent attacks on women’s rights, President Trump, and the climate crisis. Yet she insists she sees only the present, not the future.
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The father who gave birth to his own son
What if all men could give birth? Freddy McConnell is legally male, but was born female and is biologically able to carry children. His mother says it is an experience all men should have.
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The Salah effect: How Mo is tackling prejudice
Can role models like Mo Salah turn the tide on Islamophobia? The Liverpool star has won the Champions League. Now, new research shows that he is also winning the fight against hate…
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Scottish museum to stop calling ships ‘she’
Is this a good idea? For hundreds of years, sailors have called their ships “she”. Now, the Scottish Maritime Museum has decided to “move with the times” and call them “it” instead.
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World celebrates the power of women and girls
Is it harder to be a girl than a boy? Today is International Women’s Day. It is a time to celebrate the achievements of amazing women, while campaigning for more gender equality.
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Sterling hits out against racism in football
Is racism in football getting worse? Manchester City player Raheem Sterling believes that unfair coverage about black players in the media is encouraging racist abuse in the game.
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Moon or Mars? Choosing humanity’s new home
Would you rather live on Mars or the Moon? Many scientists dream that one day in the future humans will leave Earth and set up colonies in space. Where should we go?
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Tennis sexism row hots up after Serena rage
Is Serena a bad loser? Last week’s US Open final descended into chaos after Williams launched a verbal attack against the umpire. It has sparked a debate about sexism in sport and society.