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What's it like to meet your own avatar? -- Musician KT Tunstall meets her avatar as Tech Now explores music's virtual future.

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Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship' The UK government is urging the media regulator to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. 2 days ago

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The unseen damage from heading a ball in sport -- Why sports stars who head the ball are much more likely to die of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease. -- See more

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How to help your body detox itself - Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along. 6 days ago - Future

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Eggie, Neo, Isaac and Memo are domestic robots. But would you let them load your dishwasher? -- Joe Tidy meets robots being trained to tidy up all your mess.

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What are your chances of beating top tennis stars? -- An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.

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A red pixel in the snow: How AI found a lost climber -- Scouring remote areas for missing walkers and climbers can take rescuers weeks and sometimes months. AI can do the job in a matter of hours in some cases – and potentially save lives.

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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? -- The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, preparing the way for a future landing.

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'I feel free': Australia's social media ban, one month on -- Some say they've lost interest in social media since the ban, while others say nothing has changed.

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Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained -- Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to its Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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UK regulator urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes -- It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records -- The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.

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Brits Who Built the Modern World

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Dating Apps: The Inside Story

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In Search of Science

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First Contact: An Alien Encounter

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Seven Days on Mars

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Penguins: Spy in the Huddle

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The Industrial Revolution

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Britain's Railway Empire In Colour

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Five lifestyle tweaks to live well for longer -- Simple, science-backed changes you can make now to keep yourself healthier in later life.

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The world's biggest film industry has a new breakout star: AI -- Indian cinema is embracing AI more readily than Hollywood, but its use isn't pleasing everyone. -- 29 Dec 2025

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The planet that shouldn't exist -- Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might solve the mystery. -- 28 Dec 2025

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How I changed my personality in six weeks -- Based on emerging research showing people can shift their core personality traits, Laurie Clarke tried tweaking hers. Here's what happened.

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Is orange juice good for your health? -- The habit of drinking a glass of orange juice can have a considerable effect on your health. -- 2 Jan 2026

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Nine science-backed ways to boost your well-being -- From channelling your anger to writing lists and singing more often – here are some science-backed tips to boost your wellbeing. -- 1 Jan 2026

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How to make your glass of champagne taste better -- From the best way to hold your glass while pouring, to choosing the right glass shape and when to drink it – this is how science says you can get the most from your sparkling wine. -- 31 Dec 2025

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A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress -- Dark-sky retreats are on the rise, offering nights under dazzling skies to boost calm, clarity, and wonder. -- Science & Health

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BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech -- Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting. -- Technology

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How pop-up ads took over the internet -- BBC journalist Ammie Sekhon explores the unexpected history of the pop-up ad. -- Tech Now

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The AI toys taking over Christmas shopping lists -- Tech Now investigates the latest AI toys on the market and how safe they are for children. -- Tech Now

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What does TikTok's deal mean for US users? -- ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, has struck a deal with US and global investors to operate its business in America. -- Technology

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Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins -- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards. -- Technology

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How a tiny chip can hold information from your gut -- A new organ-on-a-chip technology helps doctors design personalised treatments for gut health. -- Tech Now

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears -- Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a Google UK manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

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Rose-tinted filter: Why 2016 is taking over social media in 2026 -- Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?

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Limiting Grok AI image edits to paid users 'insulting' to victims, says UK government -- It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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Excel: The software that's hard to quit -- Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

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Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early -- It is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue.

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UK government accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI -- The End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested

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'I felt humiliated and confused by images made by Grok' -- Photos of Dr Daisy Dixon, a Cardiff University lecturer, have been sexualised through AI. She spoke to Nuala McGovern about the experience.

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Are games like GTA 6 becoming too realistic? -- The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.

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