The firms hoping to cut down on wasted cosmetics

By tailoring cosmetics to the individual some firms are hoping to cut waste in the cosmetics industry.

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James Webb: Telescope reveals new detail in famous supernova

Looking like a pearl necklace, the object known as SN1987A is the closest star explosion to Earth.

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Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink

Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC.

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Blue supermoon: Where had the best view?

The rare spectacle, not expected again until 2037, lit up the skies - here are the best views from around the world.

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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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RSPB apologises for calling ministers 'liars' over environment pledges

The charity says its frustration at environment plans "led us to attack the people not the policy".

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Chandrayaan-3: What has India's Moon rover Pragyaan been up to since landing?

Pragyaan has had an eventful week - dodging craters, taking the Moon's temperature and checking for sulphur.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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Ministers propose scrapping pollution rules to build more homes

The government says removing EU-era pollution restrictions on developments could "unblock" 100,000 new homes.

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Google tests watermark to identify AI images

The tech giant's artificial intelligence firm DeepMind unveils measures to counter disinformation.

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Satellite images show lightning strikes surrounding Tropical Storm Idalia

The storm was captured nearing Cuba and on a path towards Florida where it is expected to make landfall.

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How long until a robot is doing your dishes?

Advances in AI are accelerating the development of humanoid robots.

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China’s summer of climate destruction

China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.

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The elusive man at the top of the OnlyFans empire

Leonid Radvinsky, a 41-year-old entrepreneur based in Florida, owns all the shares of the company.

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The indigenous groups fighting against the quest for 'white gold'

Indigenous communities in northern Argentina are determined to protect the land from lithium mining.

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Virgin Galactic: Student Ana Mayers on going to space with her mum

Two weeks after she was in space with her mum, Ana Mayers is going back to university in Scotland.

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Donald Trump breaks silence on Musk's X after Georgia arrest

Mr Trump's first post on the platform formerly called Twitter since January 2021 includes his mugshot.

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OnlyFans owner gets $338m payout

The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators, serving almost 240 million users.

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EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others

Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.

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US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy

The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.

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Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather.

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Chandrayaan-3: India lunar rover Pragyaan takes a walk on the Moon

Chandrayaan-3's rover Pragyaan exits Vikram lander and takes first steps near the little-explored south pole.

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Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double

The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.

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What are the concerns over the Fukushima water release?

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Chandrayaan-3: India makes historic landing near Moon's south pole

Chandrayaan-3 has created history by landing near the little-explored south pole of the Moon.

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Lapsus$: court finds teenagers carried out hacking spree

Court finds two teenagers carried out high profile hacks as part of cyber crime rampage

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Gamescom: The biggest announcements at the show

Gamers saw this autumn's biggest new releases, including Call of Duty, Starfield and Assassin's Creed

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FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says

A vegan diet requested by the FTX founder while he is in prison is not being provided, a judge was told.

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Ulez expansion: Ministers looked at using powers to block scheme

The charge for the most polluting vehicles will be expanded to all London boroughs next week.

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Threads: Meta launches web version of flagging app

The tech giant says it is working to add new features after many early users drifted away.

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Microsoft makes new deal to buy Call of Duty giant

Firm makes fresh offer to acquire Activision after the UK competition watchdog rejected its first bid.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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UK microchip giant Arm files to sell shares in US

Cambridge-based Arm files papers to list in New York after opting against London, in a blow to the UK.

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Conservation: Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct

The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species.

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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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BBC science correspondent has heart age assessed by AI

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh has the age of his heart assessed by artificial intelligence.

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping.

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Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.

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Water voles brought back to the Lake District

More than 200 water voles are released in restored habitat in Cumbria, having previously been wiped out.

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Hozier would consider strike over AI threat to music

The musician says he is not sure music made by artificial intelligence meets "the definition of art".

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Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.

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VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM

The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.

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Firm regrets taking Facebook moderation work

The chief executive of Sama says it will no longer take work involving moderating harmful content.

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How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers

How charity investigators went undercover to outwit a global wildlife trafficking gang.

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Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling".

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Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

MPs must pass the Online Safety Bill to ensure more offenders are caught, says the NSPCC.

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Burning mangrove trees for a living: 'I'd quit tomorrow if I could'

Indonesia's mangrove forests are being felled to make charcoal - locals say they have to make a living.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK

Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space

A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday

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Russia launches first space mission to Moon in 47 years

The Russian mission is racing against India to be the first country to land on the Moon's south pole.

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Why it matters where your data is stored

European data storage firms are emerging that promise to protect customer data from US interference.

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How do you sign 'carbon footprint' in BSL?

How do you sign 'carbon footprint' in BSL?

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Prototype 'Brain-like' chip promises greener AI, says tech giant

IBM says its prototype microchip could make artificial intelligence more energy efficient.

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Big freeze drove early humans out of Europe

Severe cold a million years ago forced our ancestors from the continent, but they adapted and returned.

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Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

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Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles.

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Hawaii wildfires: Six deaths confirmed as blazes engulf Maui

People have jumped into the sea to escape flames from wildfires being fuelled by hurricane winds.

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Minister defends safety law on messaging apps

Tech Secretary insists technology is in development to access illegal content without breaking encryption.

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How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

With various instances of private data being accessed, what can you do to keep your info secure?

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Quiz: Can you spot which images were made using AI?

Test your skills at detecting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI or real quiz.

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PSNI: Major data breach identifies thousands of officers and civilian staff

A top officer apologises for the breach affecting police and employees in Northern Ireland.

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Water firms face legal action over sewage pollution

It could result in customers receiving an average of £40 each, but there is no guarantee it will succeed.

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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk drops a serpent on Peggy Jones as she mows grass, leading to a three-way struggle.

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Facebook's spread not linked to psychological harm, study finds

A study found no evidence the platform's growth across 72 countries harmed wellbeing.

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Onlyfans, Twitch and Snapchat rules 'impenetrable'

Ofcom says popular platforms' terms of service are very long and difficult to understand.

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Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent

The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users.

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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week.

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Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket

Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening.

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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?

The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.

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Zoom orders workers back to the office

The company says staff living near offices should work in person at least twice a week.

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Mother and daughter first to go to space together

Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's second commercial flight in a prize draw.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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Elon Musk says X will fund legal bills if users treated unfairly by bosses

Elon Musk says X will support those treated "unfairly" by bosses due to behaviour on Twitter - now X.

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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.

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MrBeast: How the world's biggest YouTuber made his millions

Jimmy Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world with 172 million subscribers - what makes him so popular?

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Voyager 2: Nasa fully back in contact with lost space probe

Voyager 2 has restored its communication with Earth months earlier than expected.

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James Webb telescope captures end stages of dying star's life

The images captured by the James Webb telescope show the star in an unprecedented level of detail.

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Japan issues rare warning over fake X account

The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.

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Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems

Firms are using AI, drones and satellite tech to help detect and suppress wildfires.

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US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators

Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.

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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder

Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.

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What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production.

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Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits

Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.

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Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.

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Etsy U-turn in row over withholding sellers' money

The online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve.

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Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats

Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.

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MrBeast Burger firm accuses YouTuber of 'bullying'

Virtual Dining Concepts responds after MrBeast began legal action to end their partnership.

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Hemel Hempstead boy finds megalodon shark tooth at Walton-on-the-Naze

Essex Wildlife Trust says intact teeth, like the one found, are a "rare find".

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Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heatwave

Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures.

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X Corp sues anti-hate campaigners over Twitter research

The firm behind X, as Twitter is now known, is suing the Center for Countering Digital Hate

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MrBeast sues fast food company over 'revolting' burger

MrBeast is the most popular YouTuber in the world, with more than 172 million subscribers.

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Elon Musk to be billed for unauthorised flashing X sign

X, formerly known as Twitter, has had to remove the sign on its HQ and will have to pay associated costs.

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UK's first drone mail service begins in Orkney

Royal Mail and Skyports will distribute letters and parcels between the islands using drones.

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Etsy sellers call for strike after money held

Sellers on the online marketplace are calling for action in protest at its reserve system.

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