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How Covid changed the sound of the ocean -- During the lockdowns of 2020, global shipping was severely restricted and ocean noise pollution all but ceased. Instead the songs of fish filled the sea.

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The moment the earliest known man-made fire was uncovered - A stunning discovery at an archaeological dig in the UK is rewriting the timeline of when humans first made fire.

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McDonald's Netherlands pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash - McDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI". 1 day ago - Technology

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Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026 - It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015. 2 days ago

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Big tech bets big on AI - but can India keep pace in the global race? -- Experts have called India a hedge against AI - reflecting the absence of Indian companies in the global boom.

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Why sexism leaves 'scars' on the brain -- Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off. But research shows it can still have lasting psychological effects – including "thinning" parts of the brain.

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Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban -- The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.

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4 months ago

OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora -- The agreement will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters.

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Councillor says AI video of mayor 'serves purpose' -- Independent councillor Alastair Chambers made the video of the mayor which was posted on Facebook.

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Oracle shares slide as earnings fail to ease AI bubble fears -- The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

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Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated?

4 months ago

How the digital camera was born - In 1975, a young engineer in the company that made Kodak film took the first picture on a handheld digital camera. Photography would never be the same again. See more

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The everyday activities that could help you live longer -- From running up stairs, to rigorous gardening: these everyday activities could boost your health and help you live longer.

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How cosmic rays grounded thousands of aircraft -- Radiation from space that led to more than 6,000 Airbus aircraft needing emergency computer updates could become a growing problem.

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How bacteria in the vagina can improve health -- The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome can help protect overall health.

11 days ago

Is there any science behind 'cuffing season'? -- Each year in late autumn, single people seek out romantic relationships for the cold, dark winter months. But is there any science to it?

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Why singing is surprisingly good for your health -- From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits.

10 days ago

The special fat that burns calories when it's cold -- Brown fat burns energy when we are cold. Now scientists are trying to harness its powers to fight obesity and type 2 diabetes.

11 days ago

The 'hugging room' where Covid couldn't spread -- In November 2020, one Italian care home created an ingenious solution to isolation – a special room where people could safely embrace through a plastic screen.

12 days ago

Why humans enjoy feasting together -- For thousands of years, humans have come together in small groups to feast on food. Why is it important – and why do we still continue the tradition?

14 days ago

The coastal city fighting floods with smart sensors -- Tech Now finds out how smart sensors are helping communities in Boston prepare for flooding in real time. -- Tech Now

6 days ago

A virtual trip aboard the Titanic -- Tech Now steps aboard the historic Titanic ship for a virtual trip on its maiden voyage in 1912. -- Tech Now

11 days ago

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's most daring car stunts -- Tech Now visits a high-tech studio transforming the way film car stunts are made. -- Tech Now

19 days ago

The clean fuel that could change global shipping -- Tech Now visits Denmark's first green methanol plant for cleaner ship fuel. -- Tech Now

27 days ago

The immersive tech preparing doctors for lifesaving surgery -- Tech Now meets medical teams using mixed reality environments to rehearse life-or-death operations. -- Tech Now

1 month ago

Can rock climbing really calm your mind? -- Rock climbing is more than a sport. It's an effective mind-body workout and is often used as a therapeutic tool. -- Science & Health

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How can rollercoasters hold so much weight? -- Rollercoasters send our hearts racing and stomachs dropping. Hannah Fry dives into the science of how they work. -- Science

1 month ago

The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now

1 month ago

How early filmmakers invented the internet's funniest trend -- Discover how quirky clips paved the way for viral humour, proving randomness never goes out of style. -- Technology

1 month ago

London museum brings war survivor stories to life -- The Imperial War Museum uses new technology to unlock historical archives to give the past a voice. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

Americans are socialising less - here's why that's worrying -- Derek Thompson talks about stark declines in the amount of time Americans spend at parties with friends. -- Science & Health

2 months ago

World-renowned wildlife photographer against the algorithm -- Tech Now meets British wildlife photographer Tim Flach facing new challenges from AI mimicking his images. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

The race to predict wildfires before they ignite -- We go behind the scenes with innovators building cutting-edge tools to forecast and fight wildfires. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

The fascinating history of the QR code -- QR codes are used in so many areas of our lives. Tech Now explains the story behind their creation. -- Tech Now

2 months ago

Tallulah Metcalfe's four tips for dealing with online trolls -- Influencer Tallulah Metcalfe took part in the BBC Teen Summit in Bradford, and gave us her best tips. -- Technology

2 months ago

Three tips on how to use your phone less -- Dr Kaitlyn Regehr has this advice to help you stop looking at your phone and go on a digital detox. -- Technology

2 months ago

How space-based solar power can fuel our Earth -- Tech Now explores how space innovation could help solve the Earth's energy challenges. -- Tech Now

3 months ago

Why the US is going back to the moon after 50 years -- Katty Kay interviews Eileen Collins on Artemis, diversity in space, and how lunar missions prepare us for Mars. -- Science & Health

3 months ago

The aquatic drone cleaning up waterways -- Tech Now visits a startup in the Netherlands tackling marine pollution with an autonomous robot that gobbles up waste. -- Tech Now

3 months ago

How tech is helping the world's most endangered species -- Tech Now gets up close to black rhinos at a new conservation centre in the UK. -- Tech Now

3 months ago

'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year -- Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

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AI has entered the classroom - but is it the solution for overworked teachers? -- From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?

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Porn company starts new age checks after £1m Ofcom fine -- The media regulator Ofcom said AVS Group Ltd had started age checks on some of its porn websites.

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Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How will it work? -- The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.

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Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India -- India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.

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Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban -- Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.

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UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says regulator -- The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

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EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results -- It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.

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Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts begin voyage back to Earth -- Nasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS.

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