Monday, June 30, 2025

BBC Inside Science

The science behind US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.

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BBC Inside Science

The science behind US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.

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How unusual is this heatwave and is climate change to blame?

Climate scientists are clear that global warming is making heatwaves hotter and more likely.

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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.

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Friday, June 27, 2025

A third of Pacific island nation applies for Australian climate change visa

More than 4,000 Tuvalu citizens have entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa to Australia.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.

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Should we be letting flies eat our food waste?

In Lithuania and Australia, hungry fly larvae are used to process food waste into useful protein.

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Shoots of hope for Britain's cherished ash trees

Scientific evidence suggests ash trees are ‘fighting back’ against a deadly disease.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Killer whales make kelp tools to 'massage' each other

Orcas have been filmed using kelp as a tool to massage each other

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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Electric cars and heat pumps making progress, UK climate advisers say

But the Climate Change Committee warns there's still a long way to go for the UK to reach net zero by 2050.

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Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn

The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.

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'Fast tech' warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats up

A not-for-profit warns cheap, quickly disposed of gadgets could become the new "fast-fashion"

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Google may be forced to make changes to UK online search, says watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open the UK search market.

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BBC Inside Science

We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.

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BBC Inside Science

We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.

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Grow a Garden: The surprise Roblox gaming hit

It's breaking records for online gaming - what's behind its growing appeal?

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Sunday, June 22, 2025

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope

The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.

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England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - watchdog

The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.

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How China made electric vehicles mainstream

The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

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Friday, June 20, 2025

'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers

The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.

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Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings

Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.

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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Telegram boss says he has fathered more than 100 children

The tech tycoon says all of his offspring will share his estimated $13.9bn fortune.

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Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?

The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?

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Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter, study suggests

Shoreline litter data research shows policies caused a relative decrease in the percentage of plastic bags.

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Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn

The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.

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Print and shoot: How 3D-printed guns are spreading online

The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings

Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.

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Texas Instruments to make 'historic' $60bn US chip investment

The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.

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Tech Life

Protecting your personal data when a company gets into financial difficulty.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Trump to extend US TikTok ban deadline, White House says

The app was supposed to be banned in the US after its Chinese owner refused to sell it by a January deadline.

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Monday, June 16, 2025

England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - watchdog

The Environment Agency warns England faces needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.

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Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries

Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.

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BBC Inside Science

The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?

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BBC Inside Science

The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.

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Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

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UK proposes wider ban on destructive ocean bottom trawling

The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.

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Friday, June 13, 2025

'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference

Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting

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'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference

Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting

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Meta AI searches made public - but do all its users realise?

Meta AI users may be inadvertently making their searches public without realising it.

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Indian scientists search for the perfect apple

India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.

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Meta sues app-maker as it cracks down on 'nudifying'

The apps use artificial intelligence to create fake nude images of people without their consent.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree

The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.

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William warns ocean life 'diminishing before our eyes'

The Prince of Wales gave a speech in Monaco hoping to drive investments to protect the world's oceans.

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Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images

The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".

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First view of the Sun's south pole filmed by spacecraft

Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods

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WhatsApp tells BBC it backs Apple in legal row with UK over user data

The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."

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Tech Life

In China, electric cars accounted for almost half of all car sales last year.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.

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From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

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BBC Inside Science

Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.

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BBC Inside Science

Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.

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Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.

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Xbox finally reveals handheld console after a decade of speculation

The ROG Xbox Ally will use Game Pass on-the-go - meaning subscribers start off with hundreds of games.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.

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Tech Now

Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert.

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.

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Watch: Moment Chile earthquake rocks live TV show

The 6.4 magnitude earthquake interrupted the broadcast, shaking the equipment in the studio.

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William to address Monaco forum in bid to help world's oceans

The prince will use his influence to draw in people who can help generate environmental change.

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NatWest apologises as banking app goes offline

More than 3,000 people have reported problems during what is the latest in a long line of banking IT failures.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO

The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.

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Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband

The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.

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Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts

Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online.

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BBC Inside Science

Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

How airline fees have turned baggage into billions

The amount carriers now charge for luggage is raising the ire of politicians and consumer groups.

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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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Sellafield could leak until 2050s, MPs warn

A report criticises the speed of decommissioning work at the UK's largest nuclear site, Sellafield.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Tesla is 'not interested' in producing cars in India - minister

This is the first time India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

The British jet engine that failed in the 'Valley of Death'

Workers at Reaction Engines felt they were close to completing a revolutionary jet engine.

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BBC Inside Science

We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics

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BBC Inside Science

We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics

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Outrage in Kenya over detention of software developer

Rose Njeri developed a tool to help people oppose the government's finance bill.

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The AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sight

The bitter row over how to protect artists in the artificial intelligence age returns to the Lords.

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Tech Now

Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden.

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French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds

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