Video of the Day
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Please call me ‘they’
A leading dictionary has named “they” as its word of the year. Why is it important to use “they/them” when referring to non-binary people? Students explain in their own words.
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The deadly power of volcanos
“No sign of life,” reads the grim headline over the photo of one of New Zealand’s most active volcanoes, White Island. It looks like 13 tourists may have been killed, this week, in the...
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What are human rights?
Today is Human Rights Day across the world. The basic idea of human rights is that each one of us — no matter who we are, or where we are born — is entitled to the same basic rights and...
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The genius of Dickens
Author of “A Christmas Carol” and other classics, there is no doubt that Charles Dickens was a genius. He was also a brilliant entertainer. He had what some call the “Beatles factor”, in that...
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The first electric hypercar
Unveiled yesterday, the Lotus Evija will be the first all-British, electric hypercar. Costing a mere £2.2 million per car, Lotus says it will be the most powerful production car in existence,...
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The tiny bird and the fighter jet
The most advanced fighter jet in the world, the F-35B, takes on an unlikely foe during landing. Don’t be fooled — this tiny terror causes a massive worry for the team.
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The mission to clone Greta Thunberg
Political leaders and climate diplomats are meeting in Madrid for two weeks of talks amid a growing sense of crisis. António Guterres, the United Nations secretary general, contrasted the...
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What is NATO for?
“The greatest alliance the world has ever seen.” That is how NATO has been described as its leaders meet in London, this week, for a summit to mark its 70th anniversary. But what is the point of...
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The mystery of the narwhal’s tusk
A national hero was created on Friday. As the London Bridge attacker fled, a Polish chef helped to trap him using a narwhal tusk. For centuries, humans have sought out the tapered, ivory tooth...
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What is the secret of happiness?
This is the question that has been asked for as long as humans have existed. One answer comes from British YouTube creator Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, who suffers from two rare nerve disorders and...
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Why is the media so confusing?
The BBC, The Times, The Guardian — like other mainstream titles, they are supposed to help us see the big picture and hear the important messages amidst the background noise. So, why do they...
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What is Thanksgiving?
Tomorrow the world’s richest country comes to a halt to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. For Americans, it is bigger than Christmas. Without the presents, the carols, baubles, the tree and the...
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How to be an activist
From Extinction Rebellion to the streets of Hong Kong, activists are leading a global fight again injustice. In this inspiring, five-minute video, three activists explain how they are breaking...
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The killer beneath the ice
In the coldest parts of the world, there’s a layer of soil that stays frozen all year. But as human activity releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the permafrost is starting to thaw and...
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Why Coldplay cancelled
Coldplay have pulled out of tour plans to cut the environmental impact of concerts. Their new album, Everyday Life, is released today —...