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Six "Healthy" Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed
The article "Six 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed" from BBC Science Focus discusses foods that are often perceived as healthy but are actually highly processed.
Student Article
Everything You Need to Know About Microplastics
The article "Everything You Need to Know About Microplastics" from BBC Science Focus explores the origins, distribution, and impacts of microplastics. Experts Dr. Laura Foster and Thomas Stanton discuss how these particles enter ecosystems, their effects on wildlife and potential human health risks, and suggest measures individuals and governments can take to mitigate the problem.
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Can Cigarettes Be Banned?

In Can Cigarettes Be Banned?, host Radzi Chinyanganya explores the debate surrounding the legality of cigarettes and smoking. This video discusses why cigarettes have not been banned despite the known health risks, and how governments use disincentives (policies that discourage certain behaviors) to regulate their use. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.