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What it’s like to have burnout at school or university

Everyone gets stressed, but how do you know if it's too much?

What it’s like to have burnout at school or university

Why can't we make water?

Why can't we make water? What is water harvesting, and how can we use the water we have in the best possible way?

Why can't we make water?

Quiz: Famous faces from the Fringe

Which of these faces found fame at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? How many do you know?

Quiz: Famous faces from the Fringe

Quiz: How well do you know these classic arcade games?

Can you get a High Score on this ultimate video arcade games quiz?

Quiz: How well do you know these classic arcade games?

Why do we hate Mondays?

Is there real science dictating our mood at the end of our weekend fun?

Why do we hate Mondays?

Who invented the weekend?

How faith and a little altruism led us to having Saturday and Sunday off.

Who invented the weekend?

A beginner’s guide to airport security

A quick guide to help you fly through airport security.

A beginner’s guide to airport security

Why is it so hot?

What is a heatwave, and are our heatwaves becoming more frequent?

Why is it so hot?

Hay fever, sunburn, spots and sweat marks: Summer myth busting with Dr Alex

We asked Dr Alex George to help us debunk some summer myths.

Hay fever, sunburn, spots and sweat marks: Summer myth busting with Dr Alex

Gossip Girl and five other big cultural comebacks

Hey Upper East Siders - Gossip Girl is back.

Gossip Girl and five other big cultural comebacks

Sheku Kanneh-Mason on life as a young classical musician

To mark the BBC Proms season, we spoke to Sheku Kanneh-Mason about what it's like to play classical music for a living.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason on life as a young classical musician

Eight 80s coming-of-age movies

From The Goonies to Stand By Me, we look at what 80s movies can teach us about life.

Eight 80s coming-of-age movies

Five things we get wrong about the Roman conquest of Britain

We look at five things you may not know about the Roman invasion of Britain.

Five things we get wrong about the Roman conquest of Britain

The real stories behind Disney classics

The Lion King may not be based on any myths and legends, but these Disney films are.

The real stories behind Disney classics

What happens to our bodies in a plane?

Why food tastes different and you may break wind more often.

What happens to our bodies in a plane?

The Moon landing: What else was happening back on Earth?

While everyone looked to space, there was plenty going on at home.

The Moon landing: What else was happening back on Earth?

Have you got what it takes to be an astronaut?

Find out if you measure up to the European Space Agency's requirements.

Have you got what it takes to be an astronaut?

Things we get wrong about the Moon

We’ve taken some myths and legends about the moon and debunked them for you.

Things we get wrong about the Moon

Myth or Maestro: the true or false classical music quiz

Test your knowledge of classical music myths with this true or false quiz.

Myth or Maestro: the true or false classical music quiz

The 80s gadgets that were stranger things at the time

Walkmans, calculator watches and the greatest in video gaming

The 80s gadgets that were stranger things at the time

When classical music was punk

What some composers went through would have The Sex Pistols quaking.

When classical music was punk

Who inspired these stars to get into tennis?

We have a lot to thank them for.

Who inspired these stars to get into tennis?

From pro tennis to punditry

What makes a good tennis pundit? We caught up with pros to find out.

From pro tennis to punditry

Pro tennis players on their career highlights

It was pretty hard to pick just one.

Pro tennis players on their career highlights

How the picnic came to British blankets

Summer just wouldn't be complete without the tradition of eating a selection of snacks while plonked on a blanket.

How the picnic came to British blankets

My first tennis memory

Even tennis superstars have to start somewhere!

My first tennis memory

What's it like to be a ball girl or boy at Wimbledon?

The training and discipline required to be a valuable part of the tennis championship.

What's it like to be a ball girl or boy at Wimbledon?

How school proms pushed social change

The students who won't let discrimination ruin their big night.

How school proms pushed social change

Netball jargon you need to know

The three-second rule, obstruction, pivoting, footwork... how much do you know about Netball?

Netball jargon you need to know

How to become a professional tennis player. video

Legends of the game with advice for the champions of tomorrow.

How to become a professional tennis player

How much do you really know about climate change?

We are always hearing about it in the news, but have you been paying attention?

How much do you really know about climate change?

How does a bike stay upright?

Have you ever wondered how a bike stays upright? We ask a physics expert what keeps us rolling.

How does a bike stay upright?

The ultimate guide to Wimbledon jargon

How a let got its name and why it can take years to collect a dinner set

The ultimate guide to Wimbledon jargon

Wimbledon in numbers: How many do you know?

Tennis balls, strawberries and rain. Test your Wimbledon knowledge with our quiz.

Wimbledon in numbers: How many do you know?

Five classic Wimbledon traditions

What comes to mind when you think of Wimbledon? We're betting it's these five things.

Five classic Wimbledon traditions

Meet the animals of BBC One's Serengeti

One place, one story - meet the animals of the Serengeti.

Meet the animals of BBC One's Serengeti

Five movies that got technology wrong

Hacking, Earth-saving viruses and enhanced images - these are Hollywood's most epic tech-fails.

Five movies that got technology wrong

Why do we yawn? And four other bodily functions explained

We take a look at the weird things our bodies do on a daily basis.

Why do we yawn? And four other bodily functions explained

Hot or not? Is the summer hit a timeless phenomenon?

Will the phenomenon of the song of the summer stand the test of time?

Hot or not? Is the summer hit a timeless phenomenon?

The science of superheroes

How scientifically possible are your favourite superhero's powers?

The science of superheroes

Why do we keep misspelling these words?

Find out what spelling can reveal about the evolution of English.

Why do we keep misspelling these words?

When does summer *really* start?

Is summer solstice the start or the middle of summer? We can't rely on the weather, so we asked the experts.

When does summer *really* start?

Military inventions that entered civilian life

They went from the frontline to our front doors.

Military inventions that entered civilian life

The adorable baby animal names quiz

Test your animal knowledge with this aww-inducing quiz.

The adorable baby animal names quiz

Can writing be therapeutic?

How getting creative with words can boost your wellbeing

Can writing be therapeutic?

A shortcrust history of pies

The fascinating past of pastry and all its fillings.

A shortcrust history of pies

Are you as clever as The Family Brain Games players?

Check out your skills in our quiz set by show expert Dr Adam Hampshire

Are you as clever as The Family Brain Games players?

Six tips to help you handle post-exam blues

Feeling a little out-of-sorts now that exam stress is over? You're not alone.

Six tips to help you handle post-exam blues

Five phobias you didn’t know existed

You may have heard of arachnophobia and claustrophobia, but have you heard of these?

Five phobias you didn’t know existed

Can you remember these 20th-Century toys?

The playthings that kept youngsters occupied since the 1950s.

Can you remember these 20th-Century toys?

Why don’t we all like the same foods?

How genetics, your mum's diet and bad experiences can shape your tastes.

Why don’t we all like the same foods?

The collective noun quiz: Do you know your herds from your hordes?

Test your animal knowledge with our crafty collective nouns quiz.

The collective noun quiz: Do you know your herds from your hordes?

How to write a drama that hooks the nation

Why there can be a formula to putting the audience on the edge of their seat

How to write a drama that hooks the nation

How does heat affect physical performance?

Students find out how hot weather affects performance when they exercise inside a heat chamber.

How does heat affect physical performance?

How does the crowd impact player performance?

We've spoken to football professionals about whether or not you want a noisy crowd.

How does the crowd impact player performance?

Women's World Cup: Is there a science to the perfect penalty?

FC United of Manchester Women's Team test the formula for taking the perfect penalty

Women's World Cup: Is there a science to the perfect penalty?

Women who rule: Five formidable queens from history

Find out about some more famous queens from history.

Women who rule: Five formidable queens from history

Five movies that get dating wrong

Hollywood has a long and proud history of peddling clichés about romance.

Five movies that get dating wrong

Six sports movies that got their facts wrong

Films about sport like Creed and Cool Runnings are very entertaining, but not always accurate.

Six sports movies that got their facts wrong

How to run away with the circus (without performing)

Can you sew a costume, tie a knot or write a flyer? There might be a job for you in the circus...

How to run away with the circus (without performing)

How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated around the world?

Eid is a time of celebration for millions of people, all with their own traditions.

How is Eid al-Fitr celebrated around the world?

How do we remember D-Day in popular culture?

It's one of the most famous events of World War Two - here's how it's portrayed in songs, video games and films.

How do we remember D-Day in popular culture?

How Pride went from politics to pop

The visibility march that gradually became about the headline acts.

How Pride went from politics to pop

Period pain: Why is it hard to talk about?

And how do we talk about it more?

Period pain: Why is it hard to talk about?

Five movies that get dating wrong

Hollywood has a long and proud history of peddling clichés about romance.

Five movies that get dating wrong

Discovering the structure of DNA

How did Francis Crick and James Watson's discovery revolutionise science?

Discovering the structure of DNA

Udderly astounding facts about milk

Why the white stuff has a history with a lot of bottle.

Udderly astounding facts about milk

The fabulous history of drag

From the Shakespearean stage to serving up runway realness.

The fabulous history of drag

The Great British Motorways Quiz

If you've ever been stuck on one, we hope you were taking notes.

The Great British Motorways Quiz

The super-hard Solar System quiz

Blast off into a learning journey with this mind-bending quiz.

The super-hard Solar System quiz

Pi - the infinitely interesting number

What's the connection between Pi, Anglesey and Albert Einstein?

Pi - the infinitely interesting number

Quiz: Can you guess the animal from its misleading name?

Take this quiz to see if you know which animals are their namesake and which are misleading.

Quiz: Can you guess the animal from its misleading name?

Why your barbecue is a hotbed of science

There's a lot of chemistry sizzling away in those steaks.

Why your barbecue is a hotbed of science

Can school design boost your grades?

How modern architecture aims to give the best possible education experience.

Can school design boost your grades?

Cheese-rolling and wife-carrying: Four unusual European festivals

Need summer plans? Here are four weird and wonderful festivals from around Europe to inspire you.

Cheese-rolling and wife-carrying: Four unusual European festivals

Five flowers that made history

Flowers are used to mark life milestones, but their importance sometimes goes beyond personal stories.

Five flowers that made history

From Dixie Dean to Raheem Sterling: How have the stars of men's football changed?

From wages to fitness and a bit of Instagram, we take a look at the rise of the football superstar in England.

From Dixie Dean to Raheem Sterling: How have the stars of men's football changed?

How to sing like an opera star

Impress them at La Scala with these handy hints and tips.

How to sing like an opera star

Quiz: To Kill a Mockingbird

How well do you know the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee?

Quiz: To Kill a Mockingbird

The cycling jargon you need to know about

Why you need to worry about bonking if you leave the peloton - and others.

The cycling jargon you need to know about

How sign language changed my life

Esmail tells us how learning to sign opened a new world for him.

How sign language changed my life

A beginner's guide to F1 jargon

What's bottoming? And tankslapping even?

A beginner's guide to F1 jargon

"Shouldn't you be revising?": how to respond to unhelpful comments about exams

How can you respond to annoying remarks whilst avoiding the falling out of the century?

"Shouldn't you be revising?": how to respond to unhelpful comments about exams

History of the FA Cup trophy

There's been five versions of the most famous prize in football - and counting.

History of the FA Cup trophy

When Eurovision and the real world collide

How politics has played its part in Europe's greatest show for more than 50 years.

When Eurovision and the real world collide

The Eurovision geography quiz

How well do you know your Eurovision contestants from your continents?

The Eurovision geography quiz

Veggie before it was cool

Four famous people in history you didn’t know were vegetarian.

Veggie before it was cool

Film festival winners: Cannes you do the quiz?

How well do you know your film trivia? Take this quiz to find out.

Film festival winners: Cannes you do the quiz?

When film and TV got the future spot-on

The storytellers who predicted President Trump and the technology we have today.

When film and TV got the future spot-on

Maths: Guides that might help you study

Ratio, probability, vectors and more.

Maths: Guides that might help you study

English Lit revision: Guides that might help

Drama, poetry or prose, guides that will help your revision be 'lit'.

English Lit revision: Guides that might help

English Language revision: Guides that might help

Structure and language in non-fiction texts and other useful English Language revision guides.

English Language revision: Guides that might help

Chemistry: Guides that might help you study

It's time for a pH-at Chemistry study session.

Chemistry: Guides that might help you study

Biology revision: Guides that might help. revision-guide

Revision guides to help you adapt and survive your biology exam!

Biology revision: Guides that might help

Physics revision: Five guides that can help you

Topics to take a look at during study season

Physics revision: Five guides that can help you

Can video games really help children learn?

The educational aspects behind apps aimed at youngsters.

Can video games really help children learn?

Nine of Parliament’s most weird and wonderful traditions

From stealing a big gold stick unravelling debates, to appointees being dragged into work, Parliament can be a very strange place.

Nine of Parliament’s most weird and wonderful traditions

Ramadan: Your stories

What's it like to fast during your exams?

Ramadan: Your stories

Ten cats that made history

You spend all day scrolling through videos of them on the internet, now learn about the ones that made history.

Ten cats that made history

What does Star Wars get right about physics?

Don't worry, there's plenty it gets wrong too.

What does Star Wars get right about physics?

A brief history of chocolate

It's delicious, but where does it come from?

A brief history of chocolate

The psychology behind a bargain

What happens in our brain when we spot that perfect deal.

The psychology behind a bargain

Four things we learned from Earth in Space

Those amazing aerial views have something to teach us.

Four things we learned from Earth in Space

How long does it take to be marathon-ready?

Could a complete newbie be ready to run 26.2 miles before 2021?

How long does it take to be marathon-ready?

What not to say to your kids during exam season

Exam season is stressful enough, so here are some top tips to avoid unnecessary rows.

What not to say to your kids during exam season

The silver screen Shakespeare quiz

The Lion King, West Side Story, She's The Man. Can you guess which works of Shakespeare these famous films are based on?

The silver screen Shakespeare quiz

Take our hideously hard GCSE quiz

Are GCSEs as hard as they used to be? Take our quiz and find out.

Take our hideously hard GCSE quiz

Five things you never knew about St George

He's England's patron saint but his history could surprise you.

Five things you never knew about St George

Things you might not know about Passover

The story and traditions behind the major Jewish festival.

Things you might not know about Passover

The tricky Easter traditions quiz

Where do they throw water over people on Easter Monday? Or dress as witches? Crack our quiz here.

The tricky Easter traditions quiz

Why does the date of Easter move around?

There's a reason why it's a moveable feast - find out why here.

Why does the date of Easter move around?

The Iron Throne and five other famous chairs

Believe it or not, Game of Thrones doesn't have a monopoly on cool seats.

The Iron Throne and five other famous chairs

How did Britain become an island?

The UK has left the European continent more than once.

How did Britain become an island?

Six things we learned from Dr Radha's Exam Survivors podcast

Worried about exams? Dr Radha's podcast can help.

Six things we learned from Dr Radha's Exam Survivors podcast

Three surprising changes that transformed the English language

They say that change is the only constant in life - and that's certainly true for language too.

Three surprising changes that transformed the English language

Revision remedies with Dr Alex and Dr Radha

Dr Alex and Dr Radha share their revision remedies to help you smash your exams!

Revision remedies with Dr Alex and Dr Radha

Dr Alex debunks exam stress

Love Island's Dr Alex is here to demystify exam stress and help keep you calm.

Dr Alex debunks exam stress

Five ways to help your kids kick-start revision

If you're a parent, how you can support your teenager this exam season?

Five ways to help your kids kick-start revision

How to revise away from your desk

You don't have to be chained to your bedroom when getting that study done.

How to revise away from your desk

The games (and gamers) that made history

If you want to know who's making £3 million playing video games, look no further.

The games (and gamers) that made history

Five unusual protests in history

For years people have found interesting and creative ways of getting their voices heard.

Five unusual protests in history

Four jobs that could save the planet

The stories of four people who do their bit for our ecological future every time they clock in for a shift.

Four jobs that could save the planet

Some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks in history

You might think you know how to prank your pals, but wait until you read these.

Some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks in history

Why do we turn the clocks forward?

We get one hour less in bed and brighter evenings. But why?

Why do we turn the clocks forward?

What is Holi festival and why is it celebrated?

Find out why people throw colourful powder on their mates at the start of spring.

What is Holi festival and why is it celebrated?

The world's weirdest taxes quiz

Where did keeping your beard come at a heavy price? And other taxing questions.

The world's weirdest taxes quiz

How often you should wash yourself - and your things

Are you putting the towels on spin cycle too often? Find out here.

How often you should wash yourself - and your things

Five words that have changed their meaning

Why we used to call serious people 'silly' - and other language curiosities.

Five words that have changed their meaning

Why is St Patrick's Day so popular in America?

The patron saint of Ireland's popularity in the USA and across the globe.

Why is St Patrick's Day so popular in America?

The British scientific discoveries quiz

How much do you know about the inventions and theories pioneered in the UK?

The British scientific discoveries quiz

What happens when we laugh?

The incredibly complicated process which enables us to giggle.

What happens when we laugh?

Six women who stood up to be counted

They spoke out on civil rights, sports, suffrage and other issues.

Six women who stood up to be counted

What does it take to be a journalist?

The BBC's top reporters give advice for anyone interested in a news career.

What does it take to be a journalist?

Six stories behind horse racing jargon

Why a dark horse can win hands down on the final furlong even if they're not a front runner.

Six stories behind horse racing jargon

Five times the world didn’t end

Given you're reading this, the world hasn't been completely destroyed. Find out why here.

Five times the world didn’t end

Seven rugby questions you were too embarrassed to ask

The difference between league and union - and just who was William Webb Ellis?

Seven rugby questions you were too embarrassed to ask

The classic novels opening line quiz

It was the best of challenges, it was the worst of challenges.

The classic novels opening line quiz

Nine of the Oscars’ most controversial and memorable moments

It wouldn't be the Oscars without a media uproar, and here are some of the biggest.

Nine of the Oscars’ most controversial and memorable moments

'Our jobs didn't exist 20 years ago'

Exploring the opportunities new technologies are opening in the jobs market.

'Our jobs didn't exist 20 years ago'

The LGBT icons you need to know about

They took a stand in an attempt to bring about change.

The LGBT icons you need to know about

What’s the story behind the iconic BAFTA mask?

Learn all about the history of one of the most recognisable trophies in the world.

What’s the story behind the iconic BAFTA mask?

The most weird and wonderful elements in the periodic table

Which element was used to create a reusable laxative? Find out here.

The most weird and wonderful elements in the periodic table

Why a pig is the last animal in the Chinese Zodiac

The great race which decided the order of the different years.

Why a pig is the last animal in the Chinese Zodiac

What is Holocaust Memorial Day?

Why the world pauses every year to remember genocide victims.

What is Holocaust Memorial Day?

The rather curious Lewis Carroll quiz

How much do you know about Alice and her adventures?

The rather curious Lewis Carroll quiz

The most extreme libraries on Earth

If you weren't excited to read before, you will be if you go to any of these libraries.

The most extreme libraries on Earth

Why are all snowflakes unique?

The science behind making every drop of snow different.

Why are all snowflakes unique?

Snow patrol apps and other cool ways to avoid snow chaos

How other countries prepare for the problems a cold snap can bring.

Snow patrol apps and other cool ways to avoid snow chaos

The other medieval job Danny Dyer may have in his blood

It's tailor made for the EastEnders actor - and it's not a pub landlord.

The other medieval job Danny Dyer may have in his blood

Dr Alex debunks health myths

Does chicken soup cure a cold? The Love Island star has the answer to this - and more.

Dr Alex debunks health myths

SPOTY 2018: five sports stars on dealing with stress

Whether you're revising for exams, or gearing up for a big event, get tips on dealing with stress from these sports stars.

SPOTY 2018: five sports stars on dealing with stress

Six animals you didn't know are at risk

Some of these might surprise you.

Six animals you didn't know are at risk

Five things to learn in 2019 (no matter how much time you have)

Add another string to your bow with these new skills, which you can learn even if you're extremely busy.

Five things to learn in 2019 (no matter how much time you have)

Five moments which made radio history

Zoe Ball made radio history with her first Radio 2 breakfast show, but what other landmarks have made waves?

Five moments which made radio history

Six inspiring stories from incredible young people

Success isn't only reserved for adults. These young people did some incredible things, and you can too!

Six inspiring stories from incredible young people

A festive spelling quiz

There's no excuse for not brushing up on your spelling, even at Christmas.

A festive spelling quiz

Driving home for Christmas?

Here's the science that gets you there safely.

Driving home for Christmas?

A Christmas Carol quiz

Get into the spirit of Christmas with this quiz.

A Christmas Carol quiz

A bitesize history of Christmas number ones

Come read all about the top of the pops to the top of the flops.

A bitesize history of Christmas number ones

How to make a mummy

If you've ever wanted to learn how a mummy is made, then look no further.

How to make a mummy

Phrases you didn't know came from boxing

If you're feeling on the ropes, throw yourself into this article.

Phrases you didn't know came from boxing

A potted history of the toilet

Admit it, most of our best thinking is done while perched on the loo.

A potted history of the toilet

Seven alternative World Book Day characters

The tips you need for last-minute costumes that are light on stitching and sticking.

Seven alternative World Book Day characters

Six blockbuster films that got history wrong

From Bohemian Rhapsody to Titanic, movie-makers have been very creative with historical timelines.

Six blockbuster films that got history wrong

The tremendously tricky theatre quiz

If you fancy yourself to be the next Shakespeare, test yourself here first.

The tremendously tricky theatre quiz

Howzat for a yorker? The origins of cricket jargon

What do ducks have to do with cricket? Find out here.

Howzat for a yorker? The origins of cricket jargon

The pedantic punctuation quiz

Do you know your ellipses from your interrobang? Yes, you read that right.

The pedantic punctuation quiz

Three WW1 memorial sites with incredible stories

All of these sites were built to commemorate those lost in WW1.

Three WW1 memorial sites with incredible stories

Who was the Unknown Warrior?

Read the story of the tomb where families could mourn their loved ones that never came home.

Who was the Unknown Warrior?

Why do leaves fall off trees?

It happens every year, but do you know why?

Why do leaves fall off trees?

Seven facts about our roads that will fuel your intrigue

You probably use them everyday, and they're more interesting than you might think.

Seven facts about our roads that will fuel your intrigue

Why do we turn the clocks back?

It's not as scientific as you might think.

Why do we turn the clocks back?

Five British animals you didn't know are endangered

Have you seen one of these animals in the wild before?

Five British animals you didn't know are endangered

Are you a music maestro?

Get your musical knowledge in tune with this quiz.

Are you a music maestro?

Science fiction or science fact?

It's a Bitesize quiz, Captain, but not as we know it...

Science fiction or science fact?

Five things we get wrong about space

Forget everything you thought you knew about space and read this.

Five things we get wrong about space

What on Earth can we see from space?

Spoiler alert: it's not the Great Wall of China...

What on Earth can we see from space?

Ten things you didn't know about our Solar System

You'll be a star student once you've read this!

Ten things you didn't know about our Solar System

Five potential health benefits of music

From weight loss to preventing snoring, music has a special way of keeping us healthy. Find out how here.

Five potential health benefits of music

The gruelling grammar quiz

If you think you know your past participle from your pluperfect tense, test yourself here.

The gruelling grammar quiz

Eight words or phrases we need in English

Ever wanted to know what your innerer schweinehund is? Look no further.

Eight words or phrases we need in English

The phizz-whizzing Roald Dahl quiz

This whoopsy-flunkers quiz is good enough for the Majester!

The phizz-whizzing Roald Dahl quiz

The origins of football jargon

From hat-trick to volley, learn where some of the most popular football lingo comes from.

The origins of football jargon

Seven books that made history

If you've ever wanted to read a book as tall as a bus, you've come to the right place.

Seven books that made history