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AI can be a helpful math tutor if used right — and harmful if not
Using AI to learn math concepts can boost understanding. But if used to get quick answers, AI can become a crutch that hurts learning.
Cleaner air may help children's lungs grow, study suggests
Researchers looked at a the health of primary school pupils living in London before and after pollution restrictions were introduced. Find out more here.
Who will be the winners and losers in the Premier League this season?
Over the next nine months, 20 teams will travel up and down England trying to become champions, qualify for Europe or simply stay in the league.
Why rain on dry ground isn't always great news
After parts of the UK experienced the fifth heatwave of the year last week, cooler and wetter conditions have now arrived. However, experts warn that very dry ground can sometimes make flooding more likely. Find out why here.
Belgian festival celebrates the humble omelette... with a HUGE one
A huge annual omelette making event in Belgium attracts tourists from far and wide and locals have been joining in the tradition for years. So we're asking, if you could make and eat a giant food item what would it be?
Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Lin Manuel Miranda become Disney Legends
Who joined the exclusive club of Disney Legends at the D23 ceremony in California?
Breaking down barriers to enjoying the seaside
How inclusive beaches and specialised equipment are helping children of all abilities enjoy watersports.
The swimming kids helping penguins make a splash
Staff at the zoo said the wave machine creates strong currents underwater for the penguins to swim against, improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
Children to 'fill in' missing part of Bayeux Tapestry
Children will be able to 'fill in' the missing part of the Bayeux Tapestry as part of a new competition as the artwork goes on display in London.
Surprise! Wax seems key in turning honeybee larvae into queens
Worker bees build some ‘cribs’ with a special wax. It seems to turn larva into royals — and challenges the idea that royal jelly was all it took.
First glimpse of Nasa's new Mars- copters in action
Nasa has released a design image showing how its next Mars helicopters will scan the surface of Mars for intel about the planet's surface and for clues about what's below too...
What's your favourite way to eat potatoes?
It's UK National Potato Day on 19 August, so time to celebrate the humble spud! So fries, roasties or mash... what's the best way to eat them?
Next Generation of Planetary Scientists Learn Public Engagement Skills
FORCE is a world-class laboratory that uses high-pressure experimental equipment to recreate the extreme conditions found deep within Earth and other planetary bodies, enabling researchers to better understand how planets form, evolve, and behave under immense pressures.
Otterly adorable! Thien and Rizzo start new life together
Keepers at Woburn Safari Park are hoping the pair will breed to help boost otter numbers.
Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia
On August 10, 2026, a powerful earthquake shook western Colombia. The magnitude 7.4 tremor was the largest recorded in the country this century. It was felt across neighboring Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.
The Voice is back: Here's what you need to know
The new series of The Voice is back on telly this weekend and the team are being joined by a new superstar judge - Kelly Rowland.
In Pictures: The winner of World's Ugliest Dog contest is crowned
Rescued pug wins the World's Ugliest Dog contest in California. The competition aims to remind people that adopting a dog can be just as rewarding as buying one and their unique features are celebrated.
Meet Scotland's new men's football manager
Sebastien Pocognol is the new manager for Scotland's men's football team. He has replaced Steve Clarke, who ended his seven-year reign earlier this summer.
A new dino may be the culprit in an ancient murder mystery
The new microraptor, Jian changmaensis , may have snacked on birds when not gliding through northwestern China some 120 million years ago.
Scientists Say: Phenology
This field of science identifies the environmental cues behind life cycle patterns.
Are you back to school after the summer break?
Tell us what is the best thing about going back to school, and what advice you would give to other children going back or starting high school for the first time.
'Over the moon' - Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make European Championships history
Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt helped Great Britain to win gold in the mixed 4x100m relay on the last day of the European Athletics Championships in Birminham and race into the record books.
People start to return home after large fire in Stourbridge
More than 100 firefighters, 30 fire engines and 11 specialist teams have been working to get the blaze under control after it broke out on Thursday.
European Athletics Championships: Dina Asher-Smith makes history
Dina Asher-Smith runs into the record books and Amy Hunt wins third gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.