UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.

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UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.

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Five ways the world's richest man changed the White House

The tech billionaire and Doge have spearheaded dramatic changes in the US government and Washington.

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US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts

Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.

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Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions

The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.

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Nvidia weathers tariff uncertainty as revenues surge

AI chip demand lifts Nvidia's revenues and profits, despite turmoil in global trade.

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Cats distinguish owner's smell from stranger's, study finds

Scientists believe cats can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar humans using smell alone.

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UK sea temperatures soar after exceptionally warm spring

Sea temperatures in some areas off the UK and Ireland are 4C above average.

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Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme

Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.

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The tiny island where puffins are thriving despite global decline

A record number of puffins have been recorded on Skomer Island despite the birds being at risk of extinction.

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'Shrinking Nemo': Smaller clownfish sound alarm on ocean heat

Fish made famous by the movie Finding Nemo are shrinking to cope with marine heatwaves.

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Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

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An international agreement to prepare for future pandemics is adopted. What does it mean?

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An international agreement to prepare for future pandemics is adopted. What does it mean?

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Humanoid robots fight in Chinese kick-boxing competition

The two humanoid robots traded punches while fans watched on, in a world-first humanoid robot fighting event.

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AI could already be conscious. Are we ready for it?

With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient

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Indian IT giant investigates M&S cyber attack link

M&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party - but did not say who that was.

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Why so many military veterans move into cybersecurity

The vigilance needed in the military can be an asset in the cybersecurity industry.

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Ship footage shared with BBC captures sound of Titan sub imploding

Support ship video shows the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush hearing the sound of the implosion.

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Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed

Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.

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Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria

Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.

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Famous Apple designer Sir Jony Ive joins OpenAI

OpenAI is moving into hardware, in a threat to giants such as Sir Jony's former firm.

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Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths

The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.

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AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search

The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.

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Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon?

The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.

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My AI therapist got me through dark times: The good and bad of chatbot counselling

With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?

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Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

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40 years since we discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what threatens it today

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40 years since we discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what threatens it today

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The inside story of a council held to ransom in cyber-attack

The BBC investigates one of the most damaging ranswomare attacks on a UK local council.

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Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans

The US-China trade "reset" could stall the manufacturing investment coming into India, say experts.

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UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now

The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.

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The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

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Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plans

The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.

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A letter from the M&S hackers landed in my inbox - this is what happened next

BBC's Joe Tidy spoke directly to those who claim they are responsible for hacking M&S and Co-op.

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Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds

The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.

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The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025

Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!

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UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon boss

The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years.

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The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence

Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.

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40 years since we discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what threatens it today

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Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack

The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees.

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Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed

Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.

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Co-op narrowly avoided an even worse cyber attack, BBC learns

The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S.

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Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon?

The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.

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Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short-term rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.

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AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers

The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.

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Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see

Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.

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How to avoid a puncture on the Moon

Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

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A new study says 99.999% of the world’s deep seafloor is still unseen by humans.

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A new study says 99.999% of the world’s deep seafloor is still unseen by humans.

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Elon Musk's Starlink trialled on ScotRail trains

The technology being trailed in the north of Scotland is powered by billionaire Elon Musk's company Starlink.

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Tech Now

How one of the world's fastest supercomputers is shaping climate research.

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Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI

They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.

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Litter 'nightmare' as street cleanliness worst on record

Residents say litter near their homes is "heart-breaking" as survey finds worst situation on record.

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Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works

An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.

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Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place

Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.

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Arizona man shot to death in road rage 'returns' to address his killer

With the help of artificial intelligence, a man was 'brought back to life' at his killer's sentencing to deliver a victim's statement himself.

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iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs

The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.

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Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian

Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.

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Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hack

Journalists and activists say the software is used by authoritarian regimes to spy on them.

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Tech Life

One man describes his job as a moderator in Ghana. And we say goodbye to Skype.

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The people refusing to use AI

Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

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Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.

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BBC Inside Science

Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.

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Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre

The NCSC urges firms to check IT help desk "password reset processes" as hackers target retailers.

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Long-distance romance and closure from husband's death - your memories of Skype

As Microsoft shuts it down, we’ve spoken to people whose lives were impacted by the tools.

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'Unparalleled' snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times

Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.

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Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record

The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.

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Science meets shape-throwing in 'Dance your PhD' contest

Could you explain "insights into oral chemesthetic perception" using dance moves?

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Suspected glitch causes 100% price reduction on some Co-op products

The pricing error allowed some shoppers to get pasta sauce, coffee and cookies for free.

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Apple says most US-bound iPhones no longer made in China

The technology giant says US tariffs will add around $900m to its costs this quarter.

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Lynx could be first UK zoo-born cat freed into the wild

It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release

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Who should you trust for a weather forecast?

Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

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