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BBC News - Technology

What happened when India banned TikTok -- TikTok was one of India's most popular apps – until it was banned in 2020. It's a lesson for what might unfold if a US ban goes ahead.

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Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protests - Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, despite locals' reservations. Europe

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TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US - The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

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Why green steam is a hot issue for business - Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels. Business

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World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action -- It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines. -- Technology

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Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator -- The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns. -- US & Canada

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Everyday EVs are taking a page from Formula E -- The common electric vehicle doesn't need to hit lightning speed – but Formula E race cars could usher in a new era for all. -- Worklife

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Can bird flu be stopped? -- Bird flu is decimating wildlife around the world and is now spreading in cows. In the handful of human cases seen so far it has been extremely deadly. -- Future

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How is the King's cancer treatment going? -- The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February. -- Health

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Japan comes face to face with its own space junk -- A Tokyo company's satellite encounters a big lump of space debris high above the Earth. -- Science & Environment

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First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial -- A British man is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. -- Health

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The surprising benefits of a traditional Japanese diet -- New research shows that a traditional Japanese diet rich in fish and soybeans can stave off cognitive decline. -- Science & Health

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Feeling angry? Venting doesn't actually help -- You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help. -- Science & Health

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How AI and deepfakes are changing politics -- Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI? -- Artificial Intelligence

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How smoking affects your belly fat -- There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. -- Science & Health

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Oatzempic: Should you try the oat drink for weight loss? -- We asked an expert about oatzempic, the latest viral weight loss trend on TikTok. -- Science & Health

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Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant -- In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor. -- Technology

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Does apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss? -- Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. -- Science & Health

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Does it really take 10,000 steps to stay healthy? -- Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals. -- Science & Health

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What is the iron lung and how does it work? -- The iron lung kept Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', alive for more than 70 years. But what is it? -- Science & Health

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The 24-year-old selling human bones -- From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains. -- Science & Health

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How a US TikTok ban will affect Gen Z -- We spoke to two influencers who use the short form video platform to raise awareness and inform. -- Technology

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The search for a cancer 'kill-switch'... in space -- Cancer cells develop at warp speed in space, potentially aiding some highly experimental new treatments. -- Science & Health

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Why we have hair on our heads -- Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies? -- Science & Health

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The celebrities 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads -- Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. -- Technology

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Are we worse at Moon landings than 50 years ago? -- We've set foot on the Moon multiple times. But getting to the lunar surface is far from straightforward. -- Science & Health

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Paul Carter tries out Atom Limbs bionic arm -- BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out the Atom Limbs prosthetic with 'full range of human motion'. -- Technology

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Jason shows the BBC how the Atom Limbs prosthetic works -- Jason lost his arm in an accident in 2012, and he's been working with Atom Limbs to test their prosthetic. -- Technology

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The 17th Century town that quarantined itself -- The heroic story of a British village that took decisive action when the bubonic plague struck. -- Science & Health

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The history of virtual reality that led to Apple Vision Pro -- Apple is turning science fiction into reality but was VR meant to be used like this? -- Technology

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Mark Zuckerberg's early years -- Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select. -- Technology

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Civilisation collapse: Lessons from the past - Pre-modern states and civilisations became more prone to collapse as time passed – a pattern that holds lessons for today's ageing global powers. See more

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Daniel Dennett: 'Civilisation is fragile' -- Before his recent death, the influential philosopher Daniel Dennett spoke to the BBC about why he saw new dangers from AI.

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The rise and fall and possible rise of the oyster -- As the US leapfrogged through industrialisation, many of its urban workers were fed on a modern delicacy: oysters. How did this shellfish go from fast food to luxury?

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Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans? -- There are growing concerns that chronic wasting disease may be able to jump the species barrier with a possible link to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

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The miniature reactors that may power lunar bases -- Astronauts living on the Moon will need lots of power – but they can't take fuel supplies with them. A new generation of miniature nuclear reactors could be the answer.

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Is filtered water healthier than tap water? -- Table-top filters can remove contaminants from tap water – but are they really necessary, and could they cause unintentional harm?

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Why Musk's Neuralink 'extends the mind's borders' -- When we merge mind and machine, the traditional borders of the self dissipate, says philosopher Dvija Mehta.

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Watch Ocado robots in action -- Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton. -- Business

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Toxic flaring in Rumaila -- Local residents in Iraq film toxic gas release from oil field where BP operate -- Science & Environment

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Rosemary Coogan gains her astronaut wings -- Astrophysicist Rosemary Coogan graduates from Europe's astronaut training school. -- Science & Environment

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Chasing cracks on an Antarctic ice shelf -- UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized icebergs. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Coral turns white from deadly ocean heat -- Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life. -- Science & Environment

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The initials on the wall in Pompeii -- Science & Environment

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Travelling the world for a 12th solar eclipse -- Queen's University lecturer Ryan Milligan travels the world to catch a glimpse of the eclipse. -- Northern Ireland

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World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment

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World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Swiss Alps -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Canadian wildfires -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Namibian desert -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Cloudless UK -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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SpaceX launches its mammoth Starship rocket -- The most powerful rocket system ever built lifted off from its base in southeast Texas. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Seedlings from Sycamore Gap tree sprout up -- BBC News is shown the secret site protecting the remains of the Sycamore Gap tree felled last year. -- Science & Environment

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Robot boats: The remote-controlled vessels on our seas -- Satellites, robotics, sensors and smart algorithms are changing the way we work at sea. -- Science & Environment

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BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election -- The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media. -- US & Canada

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Moment astronauts hug as they arrive at space station -- The Endeavour spacecraft docked with the ISS after blasting off from Florida. -- Science & Environment

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Meet Robbie, the walking talking robot guide dog -- Could the traditional guide dog have a hi-tech competitor? -- Scotland

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Watch: Northern lights give surprise display -- The northern lights were spotted across Oxfordshire on Sunday night in a surprisingly strong display. -- Oxford

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Google accused of making it harder to search for rival -- In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

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When could TikTok be banned under new US law? -- The video app TikTok could be banned in the US unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance.

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Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump -- Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

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Tesla profits slump by more than a half -- The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

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Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns -- IWF says many were likely filmed remotely while using phones or other handheld devices at home.

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EU may suspend money-for-views TikTok feature -- The feature, which pays users to go on TikTok, could be temporarily suspended as early as Thursday.

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Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users' HIV status -- The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users' data.

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From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more? -- Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.

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Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones -- The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.

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