Peas that don't taste like peas could help the planet

UK researchers are developing peas that don't taste like peas as an environmentally friendly alternative to soya.

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Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space

China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time.

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Ministers seek to understand more about video games

The government wants stronger evidence on psychological impacts of gaming and how the industry works.

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Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

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Nvidia valued at $1 trillion thanks to AI boom

Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring.

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Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government

It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties.

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Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn

Heads of OpenAI, Google Deepmind and Anthropic say the threat as great as pandemics and nuclear war.

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See how police carefully freed a bear trapped inside a car

The careful operation required a long piece of rope to open the car door from a distance.

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Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.

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Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old had a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island in Queensland.

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Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.

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The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps.

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Capita hack: 90 organisations report data breaches to watchdog

The privacy watchdog is urging groups using the outsourcing giant to check if data has been exposed.

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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

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Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?

Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?

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ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.

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Nvidia: The chip maker that became an AI superpower

Innovation and good timing combined to make California's Nvidia the dominant firm for AI computer chips.

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ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.

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Deep-sea mining hotspot teems with mystery animals

Thousands of 'otherworldly' animals live beneath the ocean in an area that may be mined for metals.

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ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law

OpenAI's Sam Altman says if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.

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PlayStation Showcase 2023: Spider-Man 2 impresses, Project Q confuses

Against huge hype, the console giant's games reveal sparks a mix of excitement and disappointment.

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COP 28: Government defends oil boss Jaber to head talks

Government minister pushes back against EU and US calls for removal of Sultan al-Jaber as head of COP28.

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Watch tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years.

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Fast-growing chickens: Judge dismisses 'Frankenchickens' farming welfare case

A high court judge dismisses a legal challenge over the welfare of fast-growing chickens on farms.

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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants

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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants

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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s space mission ends after rocket failure

The announcement that Virgin Orbit has shut down comes just months after a major launch failure.

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Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal

The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing.

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Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.

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Meta loses millions as made to sell Giphy to Shutterstock

Social-media giant Meta was ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.

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Biodiversity: Almost half of animals in decline, research shows

A study led by Queen's University Belfast finds 48% of species are undergoing population declines.

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AI scanner used in hundreds of US schools misses knives

After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness.

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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.

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Neeva: Ad-free search engine shuts down

Founded by a former Google exec, Neeva asked people to pay for the service rather than be shown ads.

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Extreme weather more common but less deadly

Better early warning systems and disaster management mean fewer lives lost to extreme weather.

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Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers.

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Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing

Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved.

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China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.

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Can ‘enhanced rock weathering’ help combat climate change?

'Enhanced rock weathering' uses tiny volcanic rocks to capture the greenhouse gas carbon from the atmosphere.

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Kuenssberg: Why 'boomer' Schwarzenegger won't wait to tackle climate change

The actor and ex-governor tells Laura Kuenssberg politicians must move faster to preserve the planet.

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Council accidentally published staff salaries online

Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online.

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Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.

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Montana TikTok creators shrug off state's ban on app

Montana is first US state to ban the app, but influencers there don't seem too concerned.

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Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty

Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April.

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Critics say £1bn for UK chip industry not enough

One CEO says the government's semiconductor strategy does not address the needs of UK chipmakers.

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Can you get cheaper broadband deals with social tariffs?

Find out whether you are eligible for a social tariff and how to pay less each month.

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'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

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Farmers and vets facing mass cull trauma need more help

Farmers and vets traumatised by mass culls do not get enough mental health support, a report finds.

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Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight.

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How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi

The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus.

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Colchester City Council investigating Capita over 'serious data breach'

Colchester City Council "extremely disappointed" Capita failed to fully secure historic benefits data.

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Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised

The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion.

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Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me

Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online.

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Will the crisp bags of today still be washing ashore in 60 years' time?

After old crisp packets wash up on a beach, the BBC asks what is being done to improve packaging?

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Cryptocurrency: Treat investing as gambling, MPs say

Retail investment in cryptocurrency is too risky to be regulated as a financial service, a committee says.

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Titanic: First ever full-sized scans reveal wreck as never seen before

Full-sized digital scans reveal shipwreck in stunning detail, showing unopened champagne bottles.

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Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets

The 35-year-old suspect allegedly downloaded large amounts of data before fleeing to China.

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Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence.

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Tory peer proposes Online Safety Bill change to tackle online sexist abuse

Social media companies will be held accountable for sexist abuse under new proposals to the Online Safety Bill.

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Surf champion Lucy Campbell says her sport must be greener

Seven times British women's champion Lucy Campbell is calling for more environmentally friendly surfboards and wetsuits.

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Buzzard attack leaves runner with six holes in his head

Ewan Cameron was running near his home in Angus when the bird attacked, leaving him covered in blood.

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Microsoft's Activision takeover approved by EU after UK veto

The proposed $69bn acquisition of Activision is splitting global regulators over competition concerns

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

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Coventry exhibition highlights dangers of space debris

Organisers say we need to clean up near-Earth debris or risk making space travel impossible.

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Astronomers detect largest cosmic explosion ever seen

Astronomers have discovered what they believe to be the largest explosion ever detected.

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YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views

Trevor Jacob will plead guilty to obstructing an investigation by destroying the wreckage.

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Which European nations are winning the heat pump race?

Nordic countries are way ahead when it comes to installing energy efficient heat pump systems.

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Robot camera spies scaly guest in Florida water pipe

A robot camera, looking for anomalies under the road, came across a wandering five-foot beast.

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Canadian wildfire smoke reaches US

Satellite images show much of Canada and parts of US blanketed by smoke from the Alberta wildfires.

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Hacker marketplace still active despite police 'takedown' claim

Police said the "dangerous" Genesis Market had been dismantled, but it is still selling hacker products.

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Wind is main source of UK electricity for first time

Wind power overtakes gas for the first time in the UK during first three months of year.

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Indians urged to report growing WhatsApp spam calls

Many users have been complaining about receiving calls from unknown international numbers.

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Disney+ streaming business loses 4m subscribers in first quarter

Most of the losses came from its Hotstar service in Asia, which has lost rights to Indian cricket matches.

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Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity.

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Police respond to a yelling... goat?

Police in Oklahoma responded to a call for a man screaming "help". They were in for a surprise.

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Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity.

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Google brings AI to search as it vies with Microsoft

The firm is rolling out artificial intelligence to its core search engine, after Microsoft did similar with ChatGPT.

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Vodafone 3G turn-off sparks internet access fears

The network is to begin a UK-wide shutdown of its 3G network in June so it can invest more in 4G and 5G.

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More diverse gene map could lead to better treatments

Researchers produce a new version of the human genome that could improve medical treatments.

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Twitter will encrypt private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.

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Vietnam to crack down on anonymous social media accounts

It's the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Vietnamese government on social media users.

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Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.

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Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water bosses refuse bonuses over sewage spill

The CEOs of Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water will not take their bonuses this year.

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Children's commissioner: Pornography affecting 8-year-olds' behaviour

Schools need to improve education and parents to set boundaries, the children's commissioner says.

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Twitter plans to remove and archive inactive accounts

Chief executive Elon Musk said the move was important to make more Twitter usernames available.

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Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and closes China app

The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts.

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ChatGPT: Can students pass using AI tools at university?

There are fears about cheating, but new advice says students should be taught how to use AI tools.

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Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled.

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Butterfly species named after Lord of the Rings villain Sauron

The genus is named Saurona, as marks on the insect's wings look like the all-seeing eye in Tolkien's books.

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Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban

The High court dismisses case brought by animal activists against a government change in policy.

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Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016.

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Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps.

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Luke Jerram brings Mars sculpture to Aerospace Bristol

The touring artwork by Bristol artist Luke Jerram is on display at Aerospace Bristol until 5 June.

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White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks

The White House told executives that they have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe.

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Discord plans to make everyone change their username

The changes will come into effect on the online group-chat platform "over the coming weeks".

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UK competition watchdog to launch review into AI

The CMA will look into whether the development of new AI technology is in consumers' best interests.

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Scotland's wildcat on brink of extinction - research

NatureScot warned there are likely too few pure-bred Scottish wildcats for the population to be viable.

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US regulator says Meta putting child users at risk

The Federal Trade Commission says it wants to stop Facebook's owner from making money out of children.

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Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place.

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Climate change: life in ocean ‘twilight zone' at risk from warming

Scientists found the vital habitat was home to far less life during warmer times on Earth

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AI 'godfather' Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google

Geoffrey Hinton tells the BBC some of the dangers in the artificial intelligence field "are quite scary".

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