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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.

8 hours ago

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. -- Future

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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

2 days ago

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. -- 1 Dec 2025 -- Future

8 hours ago

Psychedelics are revealing hidden sides to people's identity -- There is growing evidence that mind-altering drugs can be used to help people explore aspects about themselves they may not have realised.

2 days ago

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive -- Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

1 day ago

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.

2 days ago

Sign up to Tech Decoded -- Decode the biggest developments in global technology, in your inbox every Monday and Friday.

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This Grand Theft Auto creator is back - with a novel about an AI that hijacks your mind -- A Better Paradise is a dystopian vision of the near future in which an AI-led computer game goes rogue.

14 hours ago

Amazon pulls AI recap from Fallout TV show after it made several mistakes -- The errors included getting dialogue wrong and incorrectly claiming a scene was set 100 years earlier than it was.

2 days ago

Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules -- California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

2 days ago

Do you need to drink electrolytes to stay hydrated?

4 months ago

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. See more

4 days 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.

6 days ago

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.

8 days ago

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.

14 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?

18 days ago

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.

13 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.

14 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.

15 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?

17 days ago

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

2 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

9 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

15 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

23 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

1 month 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

1 month ago

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

A deal to sell TikTok has remained elusive, despite earlier claims that a deal was done.

13 hours ago

New qualifications will see people trained to work with wearable technology and diagnostic tools.

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The research suggests AI therapy works if patients "feel emotionally close" to the chatbot.

13 hours ago

Automated announcements are based on voice recordings of ScotRail employee Vannessa.

13 hours ago

The new voice was built using recordings from a ScotRail employee following an ethics complaint.

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Maddie Malloy explains how to see what could be the most dramatic meteor shower of the year.

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The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

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The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

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UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

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