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EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab -- It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects.

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Actors go on strike over video games AI threat - The union has been in talks with big games studios, like Activision and Walt Disney, for 18 months. 1 day ago - Business

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ChatGPT reveals search feature in Google challenge - OpenAI is working on adding new search powers to its artificial intelligence (AI) bot. 1 day ago

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Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia - study - There is growing evidence that a vaccine against shingles may also protect against dementia. 2 days ago - Health

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Can AI tell funnier jokes than a human? -- In a clash of wit and technology, we bring together two unlikely adversaries: a comedian and an AI chatbot.

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What's behind the global self-storage boom? -- Rising rents, e-commerce and available property are contributing to a boom in self-storage.

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Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress -- Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.

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Is cold water swimming good for you? -- We explore the range of health benefits linked to cold water swimming. -- Science & Health

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Why women 'need less exercise than men' -- There is a gender gap in just how much exercise we need for healthy hearts. -- Science & Health

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How 'tapping therapy' can help calm your mind -- A simple on the go therapy could help ease anxiety, stress and reduce the impact of traumatic memories. -- Science & Health

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Can this mineral help reduce anxiety? -- There's a lot of hype around magnesium and its ability to alleviate anxiety and depression. -- Science & Health

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'My boarding pass and luggage tags were filled in manually' -- The BBC's Samira Hussain is in Delhi, trying to catch a flight to go on holiday with her family. -- Technology

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How technology will power the Olympics opening ceremony -- A new network along the Seine in Paris will broadcast Olympic festivities from the river. -- 18 Jul 2024 -- Technology

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Why Olympic venues are using digital twins -- A peak inside both the real and virtual new Aquatic Centre built for the Paris Games. -- 17 Jul 2024 -- Technology

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Why we may have misunderstood the Universe -- Research by a Nobel Prize winning astrophysicist suggests we have been wrong about the expansion of our Universe. -- 4 Jul 2024 -- Science

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Magic Johnson opens up on his HIV journey -- The former NBA star on how he broke the devastating news to his wife and how that ultimately 'changed the world'. -- 25 Jun 2024 -- Science & Health

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How does extreme weather affect our brains? -- Have you noticed any cognitive or mood swings when it's too hot outside? You're not alone. -- 24 Jun 2024 -- Science & Health

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Which hiccup remedies actually work? -- Why do we get hiccups and how can we get rid of them? -- 20 Jun 2024 -- Science & Health

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UK college students on life without a smartphone -- Ten teenagers swap their smartphones for brick phones as part of a week-long digital detox. -- 11 Jun 2024 -- Technology

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Watch the movie that rewrites itself -- Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a documentary which can rewrite itself before every screening. -- 7 Jun 2024 -- Artificial Intelligence

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How to improve your memory -- Some simple tricks that could have a positive effect on your memory. -- 4 Jun 2024 -- Science & Health

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What does coffee do to your body? -- Billions of people rely on a cup of coffee to get them through the day. But what does it do to the human body? -- 3 Jun 2024 -- Science & Health

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Why do women sleep worse than men? -- Research shows that women rate the quality of their sleep lower than men's. -- 28 May 2024 -- Science & Health

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White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from Great Salt Lake -- Could the United States' largest saltwater lake hold the key to its energy future? -- 13 May 2024 -- Technology

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Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children online -- BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content. -- 11 May 2024 -- Technology

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Why scientists are making 'moon dust' -- Space agencies around the world need lunar soil – and lots of it. -- 10 May 2024 -- Innovation

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The rare condition that makes faces appear 'demonic' -- Thanks to one patient, we now have the most accurate insight into life through the eyes of people affected by prosopometamorphopsia. -- 6 May 2024 -- Science & Health

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Where do your old mobile phones and TVs go to die? -- Dandora sits on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, and 800 tonnes of garbage is dumped on the site every day. -- 3 May 2024 -- Technology

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AI v The Mind: Who has the edge? -- In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts. -- 1 May 2024 -- Artificial Intelligence

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Why is only 10 percent of the population left-handed? -- A new study reveals the role of rare gene variants and randomness in determining left-handedness. -- 30 Apr 2024 -- Science & 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. -- 16 Apr 2024 -- Science & Health

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How America's porn wars could change your internet - Papers please: for millions of Americans, accessing online pornography now requires a government ID. It could have global implications for the future of the web. See more

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The lost Olympic sport of 'distance plunging' -- In the plunge for distance, any form of exertion was strictly forbidden.

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The hidden benefits of volunteering -- In a bid to improve health and wellbeing, social prescriptions can cover everything from volunteering and art classes to support with household bills. But do they really work?

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Want to live a long life? Start prioritising friends -- Your social network may influence your health as much as your exercise routine.

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Why you are probably sitting for too long -- Sitting down is ingrained in most peoples' days. But staying sedentary for too long can increase the risk of serious health conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Summer surge: why Covid-19 isn't yet seasonal -- Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year.

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Are fermented foods actually good for our health? -- While humans have been eating fermented foods since ancient times, researchers are only starting to unravel some of the biggest questions about their health benefits.

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Walking through time at the Natural History Museum -- A new bronze diplodocus and garden exploring the origins of time opens at the world-famous museum. -- Climate

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Moment Ariane-6 rocket blasts into space on first flight -- The vehicle set off from a launchpad in French Guiana on a demonstration mission. -- Science & Environment

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High winds and heavy rain as Caribbean hit by hurricane -- Hurricane Beryl has made landfall with floods in Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. -- Science & Environment

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UN arms embargo violated in Sudan, investigation finds -- The BBC has found evidence that both the Sudanese army and RSF have used foreign drones in the war. -- World

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Astronauts in Boeing capsule arrive at space station -- Nasa's Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were welcomed with hugs and applause, after docking successfully. -- US & Canada

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Why scientists are using a crossbow to study whales -- Researchers use the device to take remote biopsies from wild humpback whales to monitor their health. -- Science & Environment

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How a kettle could help keep older people safe -- AI linked to everyday items could alert family members if elderly relatives have diverted from their normal morning routine. -- NE, Orkney & Shetland

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Duckling family march to safety at Hardwick Hall -- The annual duck march has been a tradition at Sedgefield's Hardwick Hall Hotel for the past 24 years. -- Science & Environment

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Video captures new mountain lion spotted in Hollywood -- While the giant cats are native to California, it is rare for them to make their way into the city of Los Angeles. -- Science & Environment

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Malnourished sea lion jumps into rowing boat -- The animal stayed in the boat for over 15 minutes and was later taken to get medical care. -- Science & Environment

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Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera -- Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid getting a close-up 1km below the Pacific Ocean's surface. -- Science & Environment

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India election: BBC journalist gets a call from AI-generated Trump -- The BBC got to see just how easy it is to create a fake phone call between two people. -- India

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BBC asks if quality of water for bathing really is improving -- BBC environment correspondent talks to water minister about bathing water quality -- Science & Environment

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This is what it's like inside a black hole -- A black hole is a region of space with such strong gravity not even light can escape. -- Science & Environment

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'If I were a barnacle I'd be worried' -- BBC News Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt talks to a marine biologist about our warming oceans -- Science & Environment

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BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images -- Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media. -- World

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Family of foxes enjoy garden playtime -- Aldridge gardener captures fox and five kits on camera shortly after mowing his lawn. -- Science & Environment

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China launches rocket to far side of the Moon -- The mission, billed a world first, aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples back to Earth. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Wild orangutan treats his own wounds -- It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound. -- Science & Environment

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What makes a Neanderthal? -- Palaeoanthropologist Emma Pomeroy describes the main features of the Shanidar Z Neanderthal skull. -- Science & Environment

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CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed -- It's estimated 8.5 million devices were disabled by a faulty update from the cyber-security firm.

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CrowdStrike backlash over $10 apology voucher -- Cybersecurity firm is branded a "clown show" for gesture after an update caused widespread disruption.

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Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria -- The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.

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Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeover -- In an internal memo to staff, Wiz's founder and chief executive said he was "flattered" by the offer.

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Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookies -- The UK's privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.

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Influencers driving extreme misogyny, say police -- A new report by senior police says violence against women and girls has become a "national emergency".

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CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says -- It's the first time that a number has been put on the glitch that is still causing problems around the world.

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NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage -- Healthcare IT systems are coming back online - but GPs face a growing appointments backlog.

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Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage -- Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilant to fake emails, calls and websites.

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