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Should we be syncing our workouts to our menstrual cycles?

We’ve seen more and more women talking about cycle-syncing. It’s where you adjust your diet and work outs to match the different phases of your period. Things like eating

How South Korea keeps most of its food waste out of landfills

Globally more than a billion tonnes of food is wasted each year and much of it ends up in landfills. As the food breaks down it releases huge amounts of methane, making u

Are rhinestones the death of the whimsy trend?

You may have seen whimsy all over your socials this year. Maybe you’ve been trying to make your days more whimsical? To some, that means taking a moment to appreciate the

Resident Evil: The movie reviews are in

For months gamers and horror movie fans around the world have been waiting for the brand new Resident Evil movie to drop. After the trailer was released there was a huge

Should artists speak up about Israel-Gaza?

For the first time in a loooong time, Macklemore’s face is probably all over your timeline, alongside Ed Sheeran’s. This week, Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour’s been plunged into

How does it feel to live in a bendy body?

Can being ultra-flexible be a sign of a health condition? Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) cause joint hypermobility - which is when your joints have greater than n

Why Sydney Sweeney’s ad has angered women athletes

Sydney Sweeney has sparked controversy for a provocative ad campaign that appears to show her naked. It’s for the sports betting company Novig. In the advert, Sweeney is

Why flying can make you feel rough

Ever wondered why you might feel a bit unwell after a flight? There are lots of reasons for that - from dehydration, jet lag, cabin pressure and altitude. Last month, a

Fertility and sport: When’s the best time to have a baby?

You are at the top of your game in your sport. Maybe you are the best in the world. But, you also want to start a family. For many female athletes, these two things happe

Why are more young Africans learning Russian?

Russia has been trying to grow its influence in Africa for years, with Russian paramilitary groups operating in countries such as Mali and Niger and Africans being recrui

Why some people are taking anxiety meds on nights out

A series of recent studies suggests that drug use is increasing among Gen Z. Some young people are taking prescription anti-anxiety medications — such as propranolol and

Would you accept a job interview in front of judges and an audience?

In the current global economic environment, youth unemployment is higher than the national average in many countries, as companies are reluctant to take on new staff. Acc

We should all appreciate vultures more!

From memes to movies, we’ve all seen vultures getting a bit of a bad rep! The bird of prey is often linked to death and decay, but some people are trying to fight back an

How does nine months at sea impact your mental health?

After a record 250 consecutive days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln finally docked in Thailand last week. Half of the 5,000 crew members are under 24 years old and they’v

Peekaboo! The story of Canada’s moving island

A floating island that appeared in a Canadian reservoir and seemed to vanish has returned. Officials at Williston Reservoir in British Columbia spent months tracking it t

What’s the right way to address your boss?

Imagine you’ve just started a new job or it’s your first day at uni. You’re talking to your boss or teacher, someone who’s much older, much richer, or much more powerful

A look inside Latin America’s aura battles

Aura farming has left your phone screen and landed in public squares all over Latin America. Hundreds of people are attending ‘aura battles’ - high-energy public competit

Why women are often better investors than men

Investing used to be seen as something that was for older people in suits, but now more young people are getting into it, thanks to the rise in online investing apps that

Why humanoid robots matter to China

Videos from the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing have been going viral. Two thousand robots from 16 countries took part and the robots seem mor

GTA 6: Did the ‘extended look’ trailer live up to the hype?

Rockstar — the developer behind Grand Theft Auto 6 — has released the “extended look” trailer ahead of the game’s November release. The 26-minute preview offers fans the