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What the planets aligning really means -- Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

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'Sadbait': Why we love depressing content online - People say they don't want to be sad, but their online habits disagree. Content that channels sorrow for views has become a ubiquitous part of online culture. Why does it work? 1 day ago - Future

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Tech Decoded - Get timely, trusted tech news from BBC correspondents around the world, every Monday and Friday.

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US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion -- The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.

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'Irreplaceable': The real cost of losing TikTok -- With an American TikTok ban threatening the app, users and creators reflect on what it did for internet culture – and what their online worlds might look like without it.

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What happens to TikTok now? -- Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law? -- Technology

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'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds -- Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets. -- Science & Environment

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Trump says he will 'most likely' give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban -- Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app's future in the US. -- US & Canada

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An eating habit that helps you maintain a healthy weight

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Introducing Health Fix, our newsletter to boost your health and wellbeing - Boost your health, from body to mind, with the latest expert thinking, every Wednesday to your inbox. See more

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The German start-up attempting to cheat death -- Tomorrow.Bio, a cryonics start-up, is offering a chance at a second life for the cost of a sports car. Is cryogenics within reach, or still an empty promise?

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Five daytime hacks for a better night's sleep -- The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired.

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Why Covid-19 seems to be becoming milder -- Covid-19 is now ubiquitous – but hospitalisations seem to be on a downward trajectory. No one knows why.

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Which protein is most climate-friendly? -- Finding protein-rich foods that are good for the climate can be complex. Isabelle Gerretsen digs into the data to understand which food choices can help us curb emissions.

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How often should you wash your towels? -- The towels we dry ourselves with get a lot of use and pick up a lot of microbes along the way. But how long should you wait before throwing them into the laundry?

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Why some animals appear to mourn their dead -- Grief has long thought to be a human trait, but other animals – from killer whales to crows – also appear to suffer loss when a companion dies. -- 11 Jan 2025

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Homo juluensis: Possible 'new ancient human' identified -- Researchers may have identified a new human species that lived around 300,000 years ago in Asia. -- Science

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Why our brains are bad at understanding big numbers -- Can you picture a decillion dollars in your head? We find out why our brains can't handle large numbers. -- Science & Health

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'Poor sleep' could age your brain faster, new study finds -- Researchers have found that poor sleep quality could make your brain age faster. -- Science & Health

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How giant rats in mini vests help sniff out crime -- A nonprofit in Tanzania is training African giant rats in scent detection to fight wildlife trafficking. -- Science & Health

2 months ago

How a simple breathing trick can change your life -- How pranayama, the ancient art of controlled yogic breathing, can help to reduce anxiety. -- Science & Health

2 months ago

Is lip balm bad for your lips? -- We ask US board-certified dermatologists Bruce Brod and Dee Anna Glaser to explain how lip balm works. -- Science & Health

2 months ago

Musk promises self-driving Tesla taxis, but are they safe? -- BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali analyses the 'robocabs' and if their technology is up to par. -- Technology

3 months ago

The threat of solar storms explained -- The US has issued a solar storm watch. So what damage could these explosions wreak on our vulnerable planet? -- Science & Health

3 months ago

Tackling digital threats to the US election -- BBC reporter Marc Cieslak explores a high-security hub monitoring digital threats ahead of the US election. -- Technology

3 months ago

How to limit your exposure to microplastics -- Research has shown that we are becoming more exposed to microplastics. What can we do about it? -- Science & Health

3 months ago

Watch: Can BBC reporter's AI clone fool his colleagues? -- Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy has an AI clone of himself built to see how sophisticated they can be. -- Technology

3 months ago

Miami Heat: The basketball team turned tech startup -- The iconic team has developed technology which spread to concerts, nightclubs, and other sports teams. -- Technology

4 months ago

Testing out smart swim goggles for the Paris Games -- A new generation of smart goggles provide real time visual feedback to enhance athletic performance. -- Technology

4 months ago

Driverless cars wake US residents with nighttime honking -- The robotaxis were stationed in a San Francisco parking lot when a feature to avoid crashes set off the noise. -- Technology

4 months ago

How to protect your brain from ageing -- Lara Lewington travels to California to meet the scientists and experts researching our brain health. -- Science & Health

4 months ago

How to feel like an Olympian in your 50s -- At 51, Andy Macdonald shows you're never too old to compete at the Olympics. But how can you keep fit as you age? -- Science & Health

4 months ago

'Pig butchering' scammers target BBC reporter -- Joe Tidy played along for over two months to learn more about how the scams work. -- Technology

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Can AI tell funnier jokes than a human? -- In a clash of wit and technology, we bring together two unlikely adversaries: a comedian and an AI chatbot. -- Artificial Intelligence

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'My boarding pass and luggage tags were filled in manually' -- The BBC's Samira Hussain is in Delhi, trying to catch a flight to go on holiday with her family. -- Technology

4 months ago

How technology will power the Olympics opening ceremony -- A new network along the Seine in Paris will broadcast Olympic festivities from the river. -- Technology

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Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too? -- Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads. -- Technology

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TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in -- A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now". -- Technology

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'Lazy astronomy': Viewing the Planet Parade -- Oxford professor and Sky at Night broadcaster Chris Lintott explains the planetary alignment. -- Oxford

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AI to be used to spot potholes and aid repairs -- Cameras inside Surrey County Council vehicles will spot potholes and list them for repair. -- Surrey

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Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing -- Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn). -- Technology

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UK set to introduce digital driving licences -- The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory. -- Technology

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Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts -- The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines. -- Business

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Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside -- Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving. -- US & Canada

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'I used AI and it's not as scary as I thought' -- Hull College says it is embracing the use of artificial intelligence to help its students. -- Hull & East Yorkshire

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