Land use: Government has overpromised says Royal Society

The Royal Society calls for the delivery of a UK-wide land-use framework to clear up confusion.

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Government promises robust crypto regulation

Proposals are being set out as scandals and tumbling values raise questions about the industry's future.

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Green comet approaching Earth for first time in 50,000 years

Scientists say the bright green comet will be visible in the night sky for almost a month.

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Children as young as nine exposed to pornography

The consumption of pornography is widespread among children, the children's commissioner says.

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AmazonSmile closes: Charities say they will suffer

Amazon will soon close its charity scheme that allows people to donate by shopping.

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US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout.

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Government green heating scheme off to slow start

Take up of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is lagging behind schedule

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Elms: England green farming subsidies detail unveiled

Landowners in England will be rewarded for environmental work as well as for producing food.

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Iranian and Russian hackers targeting politicians and journalists, warn UK officials

Politicians and journalists are being targeted with espionage attacks, the UK government is warning.

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Signs used by apes understood by humans

Researchers believe gestures used by chimps and bonobos were a "starting point" for our language.

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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.

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Elon Musk claims he had 'unequivocal' backing to take Tesla private

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal.

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Heat pumps: The 'geeks' obsessing over their new heating systems

More people are heating their homes with heat pumps and some are getting data obsessed.

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BT customer contracts face probe by regulator

Ofcom says it is looking into whether two BT companies, EE and Plusnet, have breached rules.

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Algae that blights our seas is harvested to make useful products

Seaweed, including that from unwanted outbreaks, is increasingly being turned into useful products.

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Government to offer £600m for green steel switch

The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal.

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How eating oysters could help protect the coast

Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect the Louisiana coastline.

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Dartmoor protesters march over right to wild camp

Environmental activists, families and scout groups protest against the loss of camping rights.

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Shellfish deaths possibly caused by new disease - report

The report from 12 independent experts found toxic chemicals and dredging were very unlikely causes.

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Glass bottles excluded from deposit return plans

The deposit return scheme planned for 2025 will be limited to plastic and metal containers in England and Northern Ireland.

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Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online

One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely.

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Crypto lender Genesis files for bankruptcy

The cryptocurrency lender’s collapse is the latest blow to the sector.

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Light pollution: Huge fall in stars that can be seen with naked eye

Our view of the stars has been reduced every year over the last decade by artificial light pollution.

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New FTX boss John Ray could bring back bankrupt crypto firm

John Ray said he may restart the platform to try to recover "value" for customers who lost money.

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'I use Call of Duty to speak to my family in Iran'

Iranians in Birmingham reveal how turmoil in their homeland affects their health and livelihoods.

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What are Meta's Quest Pro and HTC’s Vive XR Elite like to use?

BBC News technology editor Zoe Kleinman tries two new headsets that can transport you to virtual worlds.

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Dartmoor wild camping agreement reached

Dartmoor landowners to be paid by national park in return for letting people wild camp on their land.

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Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022.

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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

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Netflix offers pay of up to $385,000 for flight attendant

The firm says the role on its private jets requires "discretion and outstanding customer service skills".

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FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets.

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Twitter auctions bird statue and other office furniture

After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter is offloading surplus supplies.

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Elon Musk begins trial over Tesla tweet that cost him $20m

Shareholders are suing the Tesla CEO over a 2018 tweet saying he had the funds to take the firm private.

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Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'

The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave".

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'It had just vanished' - the shock when tech fails

Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues.

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Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America's technology secrets

The true extent of commercial spying is unknown but experts say it is "pervasive".

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Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter

Prominent officials have bought ticks which used to indicate notable accounts verified by Twitter.

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Twitter: Five ways Elon Musk has changed the platform for users

Twitter users say the social network has "a different vibe" since the billionaire took charge.

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Can humanity's new giant leap into space succeed?

Humanity is set for its next big leap into space with nations and private companies racing to build outposts on other worlds

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How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working?

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VR headset prices high as Apple bides its time

New devices from Meta and HTC cost more than £1,000, but all eyes are on rumoured Apple glasses.

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Biodiversity: Fungi are 'underloved and understudied'

One scientist on why we should all pay more attention to the hidden world beneath our feet.

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The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Winklevoss firm charged in US over crypto sales

Its partner company is also accused of illegal sales to hundreds of thousands of investors.

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Net zero: Climate action delay will hurt economy, Tory MP’s review says

The government is urged to take 25 actions by 2025 and phase out gas boilers within a decade.

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Historic wild camping tradition on part of Dartmoor

Wild camping on part of a Devon moor has been ruled illegal by the High Court unless permission given.

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Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law

Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online.

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Dolphins 'shout' to get heard over noise pollution

New research reveals dolphins struggle to communicate and work together as noise pollution increases.

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Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems

But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages.

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James Webb telescope traces arcs of dusty star formation

The new super space observatory probes a dynamic star factory 200,000 light years from Earth.

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iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen

Sir Jony Ive said the late designer "perfectly embodied the ideals and values of a generation".

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Ukraine war: What does facial recognition software make of Putin’s backdrop crowd?

There's been speculation public meetings with President Putin have been staged.

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Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive.

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UK rocket failure is a setback, not roadblock

Plans for the UK to become a satellite-launching state are already well advanced.

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Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds.

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Climate change: Europe and polar regions bear brunt of warming in 2022

Last year was the world's fifth warmest year with Europe enduring its hottest summer on record

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YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game.

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UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket mission set to blast off

A modified jumbo jet will fly out of Cornwall on a mission to send nine satellites to orbit.

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Ukraine war: Trying to run start-ups in a conflict

A group of entrepreneurs speak to the BBC about the challenges of running start-ups during a war. 

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Schools hit by cyber attack and documents leaked

Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds.

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Wind generated a record amount of electricity in 2022

More electricity in Great Britain last year came from renewable sources than from fossil fuels.

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Samsung sees profit plunge by 69% as chip prices slump

The slump comes as the global economic slowdown hits memory chip prices and demand for devices.

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Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity

When there is no mobile coverage, phones will be able to send and receive emergency texts via satellite.

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US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees

The vaccine targets a disease known to weaken colonies by attacking bee larvae.

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Amazon to cut more than 18,000 jobs, CEO says

The announcement comes after the technology giant said last year that it would reduce its headcount.

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Meta fined €390m over use of data for targeted ads

The EU data watchdog says the way Meta obtained permission to process users' data for ads broke data law.

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Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years

The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok.

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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted.

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Elephants: Covid and ethics reshape Thailand's tourism industry

Covid-19 and ethical concerns are drastically reshaping the industry in Thailand.

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Tesla reports record 1.3m deliveries for 2022

However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year.

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Armchair shark detectives needed for Welsh project

Volunteers are needed to help identify sharks, skates and rays as part of a conservation project.

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