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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.

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UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space -- A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C. -- Science & Environment

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Lights, camera, algorithm: Why Indian cinema is awash with AI -- The world's biggest film industry has a new breakout star – artificial intelligence. Indian cinema is embracing AI more readily than Hollywood, but its use isn't pleasing everyone. -- Future

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GB athletes need to harness AI for future success - UK Sport chief -- Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic teams are going to need to harness AI and work together more closely in order to continue their success at recent Games, UK Sport chairman Nick Webborn says. -- Olympic Games

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GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026 - Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on. 1 day ago

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Flight to edge of space left me harassed and depressed -- Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April. -- Science & Environment

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A wave paralysed me but AI could help me walk again -- Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve in 2023. -- Wales

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Man uses AI to walk after being paralysed on a New Year's Eve swim -- After a New Year's Eve swim at Langland Bay in Swansea in 2023, Dan Richards' life changed forever.

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Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus -- The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

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China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids -- The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

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Dating Apps: The Inside Story

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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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The First Inventors: Investigating Ancient Australia

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The Secret Genius of Modern Life

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Inside Our Minds

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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. See more

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25 years of the ISS in 25 numbers -- The International Space Station (ISS) is humanity's most expensive object and has been in orbit for 25 years. Read its fascinating history, told in 25 numbers.

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What a huge festive meal does to your brain? -- Many of us will throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch. But what do these blow-out festive meals do to our body and brain?

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Why performing stand-up is good for your health -- In the UK, new schemes to support mental health are introducing to people an unexpected skill: stand-up comedy.

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The maths trick that makes gift‑wrapping easy -- Awkwardly-shaped presents are a headache - but there's a formula that lets you wrap gifts with less waste.

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The historic photo of one quick jab -- In December 2020, Covid vaccines were finally ready to be administered. One British photographer found himself with an historic assignment.

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The motorcyclist fighting a deadly parasite -- Andrew Ochieng survived the disease as a child. Today, he is working to stop this little-known killer from the back of a motorbike.

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Why Brussels sprouts no longer taste like you think -- The days of bitter sprouts are gone - is it time for our taste buds to catch up?

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Your early 2000s digital photos are probably lost forever -- If you used a digital camera in the early 2000s, there's a good chance whole chapters of your life have been erased.

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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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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

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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

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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

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The viral moments that grabbed India's attention this year -- From a superstar's Met Gala debut to a historic World Cup win, here's a look back at the year India had.

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Man paralysed by wave says technology could help him walk again -- Dan Richards, 37, from Swansea was injured in a freak accident on New Year's Eve 2023.

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The sounds revealing mysteries of deepest whales -- Beaked whales are rarely spotted. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these elusive creatures.

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CEO of Microsoft AI: 'If you're not a little bit afraid... you're not paying attention' -- CEO of Microsoft AI Mustafa Suleyman reflects on his Today guest edit asking how we make sure this technology works in the interests of humankind.

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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 -- Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

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Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside -- The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

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Ghosts house 'protected' by digital mapping -- West Horsley Place, which is Button House in Ghosts, is being digitally recreated by engineers.

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Meteor lights up sky over Mount Fuji -- The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji.

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From a dino superhighway to origins of fire-making: The incredible discoveries in 2025 -- From ancient footprints to planet parades, 2025 science amazed us with discoveries on Earth and beyond.

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