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Why is The Odyssey so controversial?
Christopher Nolan’s IMAX film has faced a lot of criticism online
22 Jul 2026,11 mins
Why more young men are trying to quit porn
Online movements are encouraging men to stop watching porn
21 Jul 2026,11 mins
Meet the Likweli: The orange-lipped monkey hidden in DR Congo
Scientists have discovered a new monkey with a funky roar
20 Jul 2026,10 mins
Why football fans feel devastated when their team loses
Emotions are high ahead of the World Cup final
17 Jul 2026,10 mins
Why being a tattoo artist was illegal in South Korea for so long?
For decades, only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea
16 Jul 2026,9 mins
How periods can affect your ADHD
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
15 Jul 2026,9 mins
How a $2m treatment cured my sickle cell disease
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell
14 Jul 2026,9 mins
The Polygamist: How the Netflix show is starting conversations in South Africa
The show portrays a family broken by secrets and lies
13 Jul 2026,11 mins
Should you wear earplugs to concerts?
And do earplugs make or break your live music listening experience?
10 Jul 2026,11 mins
Are maybelaterships the new situationships?
...and what do they say about modern dating?
09 Jul 2026,10 mins
China says no to AI boyfriends
New Chinese regulations on AI companions will take effect next week
08 Jul 2026,11 mins
How dangerous is extreme heat?
Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration
07 Jul 2026,9 mins
Why is West Africa experiencing extreme rainfall and floods
How are climate change and infrastructure issues both contributing to the flooding?
06 Jul 2026,13 mins
The Biggest Wedding of the Year: Taylor’s Version
Taylor Swift’s wedding is allegedly at NYC’s Madison Square Garden
03 Jul 2026,9 mins
Does lifting weights help you live longer?
Is muscle the secret to healthy ageing?
02 Jul 2026,8 mins
Flag-switching: Why more World Cup footballers aren’t playing for their birth nations
From Morocco to Bosnia & Herzegovina
01 Jul 2026,12 mins
Biohacking:The men trying to supercharge their sperm count
Why some men are fertility-maxxing with unproven hacks
30 Jun 2026,11 mins
Venezuela earthquake: How long can trapped victims survive under rubble?
Tens of thousands of people remain missing
29 Jun 2026,9 mins
GTA 6: What we know so far
Rockstar Games will release Grand Theft Auto 6 on 19 November
26 Jun 2026,9 mins
PMDD: How it's affecting women around the world
Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed
25 Jun 2026,11 mins
How cities around the world are adapting to extreme heat
Record heatwaves are forcing authorities to take action
24 Jun 2026,11 mins
Why mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Satellite imagery shows many forests are growing back
23 Jun 2026,9 mins
Can AI griefbots help us cope with death?
Some bereaved hope to maintain their relationship with the deceased
22 Jun 2026,9 mins
Why are smart glasses so controversial?
The glasses are big business for tech firms but there are big concerns around privacy.
19 Jun 2026,10 mins
Horror goes from YouTube...to Hollywood
How YouTubers are creating Hollywood horror hits
18 Jun 2026,10 mins
Why is Starbucks Korea temporarily closing all of its stores?
The coffee chain’s “Tank Day” tumbler promotion stirred major backlash
17 Jun 2026,11 mins
India’s cheap weight-loss drugs are going global
The patent for these drugs has expired in India so companies can produce cheaper versions
16 Jun 2026,10 mins
Fans react to their team’s World Cup debut
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan have qualified for the first time
15 Jun 2026,9 mins
Why does President Trump want Iran’s Kharg Island?
The president has called off the strikes but he has previously threatened Kharg Island
12 Jun 2026,8 mins
Will the PCOS name change help young women get treatment?
PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
11 Jun 2026,13 mins