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China censored sci-fi, then it swept the world -- From the Game of Thrones showrunners, Netflix's 3 Body Problem is adapted from a bestselling Chinese sci-fi novel that became a hit, despite China's historic censorship of the genre.
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Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip - The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US. Business1 hour ago
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UK government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years -- A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.19 hours ago
Apex Legends esports final delayed by hack claims -- A major tournament is postponed after unwanted cheats appear during matches in the online shooter.1 day ago
How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping -- Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force. -- Business1 hour ago
Is TikTok really a danger to the West? -- Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks. -- Technology9 hours ago
Top US court hears social media disinformation case -- All of its justices appeared wary of limiting the government's contacts with social media companies. -- US & Canada16 hours ago
Ruth Bader Ginsburg predicted the threat to abortion access -- Speaking to the BBC in one of her final interviews, the Supreme Court justice and women's rights pioneer predicted that US abortion rights could be revoked and warned the poorest would pay the price. -- Culture51 minutes ago
Why Nasa beamed this cat video 19 million miles -- The ultra-high-definition video reached Earth in about 100 seconds. Here is what it means. -- World of wonder1 hour ago
How the abnormal gets normalised -- As we browse the news, it's easy to become desensitised to awful events. Amanda Ruggeri explores the psychology, and the steps you can take to avoid it happening. -- Future1 hour ago
In Cleveland, mushrooms digest entire houses -- In the struggle to combat pollution and fight climate change, a growing number of scientists are beginning to look to one of nature's oldest biotechnologies: fungi. -- Future1 hour ago
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 & Health4 days ago
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 & Health4 days ago
The 24-year-old selling human bones -- From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains. -- Science & Health5 days ago
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. -- Technology5 days ago
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 & Health8 days ago
Why we have hair on our heads -- Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies? -- Science & Health14 days ago
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. -- Technology23 days ago
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 & Health24 days ago
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'. -- Technology25 days ago
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. -- Technology25 days ago
The 17th Century town that quarantined itself -- The heroic story of a British village that took decisive action when the bubonic plague struck. -- Science & Health1 month ago
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? -- Technology1 month ago
Mark Zuckerberg's early years -- Watch the full documentary Mark Zuckerberg: The Billionaires Who Made Our World on BBC Select. -- Technology1 month ago
What to know about brain computers -- Elon Musk's Neuralink has developed a brain chip that allows users to control a computer with their mind. -- Science & Health1 month ago
How to make better New Year's resolutions -- Have you 'broken' any News Year's resolutions yet? If so, you're not alone - on average 80% of resolutions fail. -- Science & Health1 month ago
We inhale a credit card's worth of microplastics each week -- A new study has found microplastics where they've never been seen before, sitting deep inside human lungs. -- Science & Health1 month ago
Does cough medicine actually work? -- The maker of Robitussin is recalling several products containing honey due to contamination. -- Science & Health1 month ago
See what your brain does when you look at art -- Cutting-edge headsets show the impact of art on human brainwaves. -- Science & Health1 month ago
Could this drink really help you sleep? -- The 'sleepy girl' mocktail is a concoction made of tart cherry juice and magnesium. Here's the science behind it. -- Science & Health1 month ago
The hoax equation behind Blue Monday -- Blue Monday is apparently the most depressing day of the year. Here's the truth about the equation behind it. -- Science & Health2 months ago
How the iron lung led to the modern ICU - With the passing of iron lung patient Paul Alexander, a look back at how the device paved the way for subsequent life-saving medical innovations. See more17 hours ago
How much water should you drink a day? -- Here's how much water you actually need in a day – and how your body's thirst mechanism and hydration needs change as you age.3 days ago
Welcome to the new BBC.com -- BBC.com – the BBC's international website – has had a makeover2 days ago
Measles outbreaks are on the rise - here's how to stay safe -- Measles cases are on the rise in many parts of the world, and experts say parents need to make sure their children are protected against the disease.3 days ago
Seven ways to improve your sleep -- To celebrate World Sleep Day, here's our science-based guide to getting the best slumber you can – from varying sleep with the seasons to taking inspiration from the past.3 days ago
How the plague rewired our immune system -- Bubonic plague can easily be treated with modern antibiotics, but the disease that once killed millions may have left its mark on humankind.28 days ago
The drug pilots take to stay awake -- Pilot fatigue is in the spotlight this week, with the news that one Indonesian flight had two sleeping pilots at its helm. But the military have a surprising solution.4 days ago
SpaceX launches its mammoth Starship rocket -- The most powerful rocket system ever built lifted off from its base in southeast Texas. -- Science & Environment4 days ago
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 & Environment10 days ago
Robot boats: The remote-controlled vessels on our seas -- Satellites, robotics, sensors and smart algorithms are changing the way we work at sea. -- Science & Environment12 days ago
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 & Canada13 days ago
Moment astronauts hug as they arrive at space station -- The Endeavour spacecraft docked with the ISS after blasting off from Florida. -- Science & Environment14 days ago
Meet Robbie, the walking talking robot guide dog -- Could the traditional guide dog have a hi-tech competitor? -- Scotland13 days ago
Watch: Northern lights give surprise display -- The northern lights were spotted across Oxfordshire on Sunday night in a surprisingly strong display. -- Oxford14 days ago
SpaceX rocket blasts US-Russian crew towards space station -- The three men and one woman crew will stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a six month mission. -- Science & Environment15 days ago
Killer whale v shark: Solo orca eats great white -- A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack. -- Science & Environment15 days ago
Medical student: $1bn gift allows for 'dreaming bigger' -- Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will be able to attend school tuition-free after a $1bn donation. -- US & Canada20 days ago
Medical students find out school will be tuition-free -- Students broke into cheers and tears as a former professor at a New York college announced a $1bn donation. -- US & Canada21 days ago
How Danionella cerebrum makes its sound -- Science & Environment21 days ago
'We are transmitting': US Moon mission touches down -- An American company becomes the first commercial outfit to put a spacecraft on the Moon. -- Science & Environment21 days ago
Listen to humpback whales' song -- Humpbacks and other baleen whales have evolved a specialised "voice box" that enables them to sing underwater. -- Science & Environment26 days ago
Moment giant Antarctica drone takes off -- Scientists want to use the robot plane to reach inaccessible areas to understand climate change. -- Science & Environment26 days ago
'We had to adapt our robots to the AI revolution' -- Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI. -- Business27 days ago
Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire -- The object was captured on camera as it streaked across the Lincolnshire sky on Monday evening. -- Lincolnshire28 days ago
SpaceX blasts private company's lunar lander into orbit -- Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida. -- Science & Environment1 month ago
US worry about AI inciting violence and sowing chaos -- US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco tells the BBC about the potential for AI to "supercharge" disinformation. -- UK Politics1 month ago
World's biggest iceberg spins around -- A23a, which is more than twice the size of Greater London, does a 360-degree turn. -- Science & Environment1 month ago
Norfolk County Council beats Apple in iPhone row -- The local authority - and others - had accused the tech giant of misleading shareholders.3 days ago
Why does the US want to ban TikTok? -- US politicians are debating whether to ban TikTok if its Chinese owners refuse to sell the company.1 day ago
Judge rules computer scientist not Bitcoin inventor -- Judge says Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the cryptocurrency's mysterious inventor.4 days ago
AI weapons scanner backtracks on UK testing claims -- Evolv Technology has been asked to change claims its technology has been tested by the government.5 days ago
MEPs approve world's first comprehensive AI law -- The EU's AI Act seeks to counter the risks associated with the rapidly growing AI sector.5 days ago
Sail-powered cargo ship 'shows potential of wind' -- Using sails reduced ship's fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions, company data indicates.6 days ago
Reddit aims for $6.4bn valuation in shares sale -- The social media website is one of the most popular in the world but struggles to make a profit.7 days ago
How to spot a manipulated image -- Amid allegations that an official photograph of the Princess of Wales had been "manipulated", here are some clues that can help you identify if an image has been altered or faked.7 days ago
Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules -- As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.9 days ago