'Revenge quitters' leaving former job in a mess
22nd September - "Harder"
The workplace phenomenon of "revenge quitting" is growing worldwide.
Jamaica sprinter Oblique Seville wins world 100m gold
18th September - "Easier"
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has won the 100-metre gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
South Africa rules husband can take wife's name
15th September - "Harder"
A court in South Africa has ruled that a man can now take his wife's surname
Exercise and therapy can heal a broken heart
11th September - "Easier"
Doctors think they have a cure for broken heart syndrome.
Intermittent fasting could lead to heart problems
8th September - "Harder"
A study suggests that people who restrict their eating to fewer than eight hours a day face a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Campaigners want to stop 'carspreading' in cities
4th September - "Easier"
A campaign group wants to stop 'carspreading' - when cars get too wide for urban spaces and parking.
Ocean acidification a danger to sharks' teeth
1st September - "Harder"
A new study has revealed that the acidification of the world's oceans is causing sharks' teeth to decay.
Energy levels of songs affect memories
28th August - "Easier"
A new study has found that the energy levels of music affect what we remember.
El Salvador cracks down on discipline in schools
25th August - "Harder"
El Salvador is cracking down on discipline in schools.
Africa calls for map to show continent's true size
21st August - "Easier"
The African Union has called for an end to a widely used map that shrinks the African continent.
Data centres putting strain on water supplies
18th August - "Harder"
An environmental organization in the UK has warned that data centres are putting a strain on the country's water supplies.
Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb
14th August - "Easier"
Nepal is making 97 of its mountains free to climb for the next two years.
Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed to big cats
11th August - "Harder"
A zoo has asked people to donate unwanted pets to be used as food for its big cats.
'Japanese walking' could help you live longer
7th August - "Easier"
"Japanese walking" (walking quickly and then slowly) could help you live longer.
Jeans video sparks race and genetics debate
4th August - "Harder"
A video from a fashion retailer has created controversy over its use of the words "jeans" and "genes".
AI model appears in top fashion magazine
31st July - "Easier"
An AI model has appeared in a top fashion magazine for the first time.
Matcha in short supply worldwide
28th July - "Harder"
Supplies of the matcha green tea powder are in short supply worldwide.
Airline pays staff bonus for spotting oversized bags
24th July - "Easier"
The Irish airline Ryanair will increase a bonus it pays to staff for spotting bags that are too big.
U.K. to lower voting age from 18 to 16
21st July - "Harder"
The British government has announced a lowering of the voting age to 16.
Library battles beetles to save 100,000 old books
17th July - "Easier"
Tens of thousands of antique books are in danger of being eaten by beetles in a 1,000-year old library.
De-extinction company plans to recreate giant moa bird
14th July - "Harder"
A biotechnology company claims it has plans to bring back the extinct, giant bird - the moa.
People from 74 nations can now enter China visa free
10th July - "Easier"
Citizens of 74 countries now have visa-free access to enter China for up to 30 days.
Scientists say cheese could give us nightmares
7th July - "Harder"
New research suggests that dairy products, cheese in particular, could give people nightmares.
France bans smoking for tobacco-free generation
3rd July - "Easier"
France has banned smoking in public places to create a tobacco-free generation by 2032.
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