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New blood test for 50 cancers

Scientists from Oxford University say the test results have been encouraging so far.

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Could we live to 140?

Scientists from the University of Georgia think humans alive today could live to 140.

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Naps: Good for your brain?

Research says that naps are good for our brains. Learn vocabulary related to this story.

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Rainforests: Destruction gets worse

An area of rainforest the size of Switzerland was lost last year. Beth and Phil discuss.

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Fukushima water release

The UN have said it's safe to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.

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Hottest week ever

The first week of July had the highest average global temperature ever measured, UN says.

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Alzheimer's drug hope

New drugs mean that Alzheimer's could soon be treated as easily as asthma and diabetes.

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8 ways to live longer

A US research project has found 8 habits that can help you live longer.

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Trump charged for third time

Donald Trump charged with trying to change the 2020 US presidential election result.

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Green flights? Impossible

Can flying ever be green? Scientists say no.

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Shift work linked to depression

A new study has found that working shifts can lead to depression and anxiety.

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Antarctic ice melting

Ice the size of Greenland is missing from Antarctica because of climate change.

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Is laughing good for your heart?

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.

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Is laughing good for your heart?

Laughter can make your heart stronger, according to new research.

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Banning 'steak'

Plant-based food can no longer have meat-based names in France.

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Rubiales quits: Kiss scandal

Luis Rubiales resigns. Image by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez via Getty Images.

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Improving maths with music

Music could improve your maths skills according to a recent study.

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Lego gives up on recycled bricks

Lego has stopped its plan to replace the plastic in its toys bricks.

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Covid vaccine scientists win Nobel

The scientists who made mRNA Covid vaccines possible have won a Nobel Prize.

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Junk food addiction

Some scientists think ultra-processed food should come with a warning.

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Amazon water emergency

The Amazon has its lowest water levels in 121 years. Learn how to talk about the story.

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Nature destroying nature

A news report says non-native animals and plants are destroying biodiversity.

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Friends say goodbye to Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry, most famous for playing Chandler Bing in 'Friends', has died.

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Israel-Gaza War: One month on

It's one month since the Israel-Gaza war broke out. Learn the language in the news.

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Iceland prepares for volcano

A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland amid a series of earthquakes.

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Bad bosses make people quit

New research says people are quitting their jobs because of a bad boss.

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India tunnel rescue

All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.

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Faked accident: YouTuber jailed

An influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane for video views and money.

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2,000 new species on extinction list: COP28

2,000 more species have been added to the Red List of Threatened Species.

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Richest 1% harm planet most

The lifestyles of the wealthy are closely connected to climate change

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