The chimp smarter than humans A chimp from Japan has been called a 'genius' after completing a computer memory test faster than any human. Ayumu the chimp completes a computer game (c) BBC/Professor Tetsuro Matsuzawa

The world's smartest animals Check out our list of the world's smartest animals Cat playing the piano

Wildlife at heart of Olympic site Our athletes may be going for gold at the Olympic Games this summer, but the organisers are going for green! The Olympic Stadium

Chat: Have you been bullied online? More than one in four secondary schoolkids say they've been a victim of cyberbullying, according to a new survey by charity Beatbullying. Boy playing on computer

Cher Lloyd on cyberbullying X Factor star Cher Lloyd has spoken out against people involved in cyberbullying Cher Lloyd performing

Rare lizard survives washer spin Meet the lizard that's had quite an adventure - after flying 3,000 miles stowed away in a suitcase, he then survived a spin in the washing machine! A Chioninia lizard that survived a 3,000-mile flight AND being put through the washing machine!

Bloodshed continues in Syria Violence is claiming more and more lives in Syria as government forces continue to fire on rebels in the city of Homs. Burnt out tank in Homs

British ladybirds under threat Experts who count ladybirds say British types are disappearing, and being replaced by invader-ladybirds from other countries. multi-spotted ladybird attacking another ladybird

Rescuers help stranded dolphins Record numbers of dolphins have been stranding themselves on beaches near Boston in the US. Rescuers tending to dolphins on a beach

Killer whales in 'slavery' case Five SeaWorld killer whales have found themselves in a court battle - over whether they should have the same protection from slavery as humans do. Killer whale in an aquarium

Table-tennis toddler is a hit Footage of a toddler from Plymouth playing table tennis has proved to be a smash hit on the internet. toddler sitting on table, playing table tennis with his dad

Brits dominate 2011 album sales Jessie J, Adele and Ed Sheeran helped British acts sell more than half (52.7%) of all albums bought in 2011. Jessie J, Adele and Ed Sheeran

Charles Dickens' 200th birthday Watch Joe's report on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, of one of the world's most famous authors. Charles Dickens

Sky diver to make record attempt An Austrian adventurer planning the highest sky dive in history says he will make the record attempt later this year. Skydiver jumping off tower

Queen celebrates 60-year reign The 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign on the throne is being celebrated on Monday. Princess Elizabeth with her father King George VI

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