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Parents are totally wrong about how kids use AI

Parents think they know how kids use AI. They don't New surveys asked teens how they use AI. Parents have no idea what's going on, from...

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Thomas Germain

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight India could soon get a lot thinner - at least in theory. On Friday the patent...

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Soutik Biswas

The Turkish city built on 'green gold'

The Turkish city built on 'green gold' For centuries, pistachios have defined Gaziantep. Today, they remain the most prized ingredient in...

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Jen Rose Smith

Has pop icon Keith Haring been 'sanitised'?

'His brilliance is in danger of being diluted': Has pop art icon Keith Haring been 'sanitised'? From shop rails to gallery walls,...

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Nick Levine

The moment one polar bear took on a walrus herd

'It was a real battle of the titans': The moment one polar bear took on a walrus herd Twenty years on, relive the iconic scene from Sir...

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Claudia posada

India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI?

India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI? Indian technology stocks have seen an unprecedented rout over the past few weeks...

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Nikhil Inamdar

Six reasons why it was the best Oscars in years

Exhilarating winners, stunning eulogies and a party atmosphere: Six reasons why it was the best Oscars in years In recent times, the Academy Awards...

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Nicholas Barber

Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition

Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition Across more than a decade, Michael B Jordan and director Ryan Coogler have built...

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Yasmin Rufo

How to prepare for Europe's new travel entry rules

How to prepare for Europe's new travel entry rules As the continent completes its rollout of a sweeping new biometric entry system for non-EU...

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Lindsey Galloway

The shocking kidnap of a teenage newspaper heiress

'They are prepared to commit murder for their cause': The shocking kidnap of a teenage newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was abducted by a...

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Greg Mckevitt

Are we close to a hay fever cure?

Hay fever: The new wave of effective cures for seasonal allergies Is it possible to train the body to resist seasonal allergies? That's the hope...

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Amanda Ruggeri

The 82-mile trail behind the world's biggest Irish celebration

Walking St Patrick's Way: The 82-mile trail behind the world's biggest Irish celebration Each year on 17 March, St Patrick's Day is...

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Lizzie Enfield

This baffling syndrome makes fathers feel pregnant

This baffling syndrome makes fathers feel pregnant Couvade syndrome is experienced by almost half of all partners. It is changing how scientists think...

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Sandy Ong

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing

Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing Marvin ponders his attractiveness before giving himself "a solid 7/10". With...

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Ruth clegg

10 things all visitors to Japan should know

10 things all visitors to Japan should know In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert...

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Mizuki Uchiyama

The strange deep-sea creatures that eat whales

'We’re constantly surprised': The strange deep-sea creatures that eat whales From bone-eating snot-flowers to snowboarding scale worms,...

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Katherine Latham

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers

'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers Carmen loves her 10 year-old son, but if she could turn back the...

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Kirstie Brewer

Meet the director nominated for two Oscars for two different films

Joining the ranks of Walt Disney - meet the director nominated for 2 Oscars for 2 different films Being nominated for an Academy Award is a dream come...

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Regan Morris

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 things to know about this year's Oscars

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars When Sinners director Ryan Coogler went to the movies as a child, he...

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Steven Mcintosh

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction Asin tibuok is one of the world's rarest salts, and it's only produced on one...

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Claire Turrell

10 of the world's most stunning penthouses

'Sanctuaries in the sky': 10 of the world's most stunning penthouses The penthouse is an iconic signifier of wealth in our culture –...

13.03.2026 6

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Clare Dowdy

The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep

Cognitive shuffling: The micro-dreaming game that helps you sleep Invented by an academic and popularised by social media, this sleep technique has...

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Rachel hoise

How Padma Lakshmi survives life on the road

How Padma Lakshmi eats, packs and survives life on the road Travel is a constant throughout the renowned culinary host's career, and she has it...

12.03.2026 8

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Eva Sandoval

Oscars 2026: Who will win and who should?

Oscars 2026 predictions: Who will win - and who should? In the final few days before the Academy Awards, and with several key races tightening, here...

12.03.2026 10

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Nicholas Barber And Caryn James

Feeling anxious? These tips might help

Nine tips to help you cope during turbulent times In our chaotic, uncertain world, it is normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed. These science-backed...

12.03.2026 8

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The Bbc Science Features Team

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge...

12.03.2026 9

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Johannes dell

Why 'Viking wellness' is having a moment

Why 'Viking wellness' is having a moment This year's fast-growing spa trend isn't about pampering and relaxation: it's about...

11.03.2026 20

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Laura Hall

Say hello (again) to wired headphones

Return of the wire: In a wireless world, headphone cables are back Wired headphones were supposed to die with the headphone jack. Instead,...

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Thomas Germain

The homes revealing how Tudor people really lived

'A fascinating window into the past': The homes revealing how Tudor people really lived A favourite at this weekend's Oscars, Hamnet...

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Hannah Newton

The 'chatters' paid $2 an hour to pose as OnlyFans stars

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom A Philippines-based woman has described how...

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Chris vallance

Project Hail Mary is 'a mind-stretching sci-fi' ★★★★☆

Project Hail Mary review: Ryan Gosling's space epic is 'a mind-stretching sci-fi' ★★★★☆ This new blockbuster starring Gosling...

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Nicholas Barber

Micro-cations: The big appeal of the tiny holiday

Micro-cations: The big appeal of the tiny holiday From passport privilege to overtourism and carbon cost, the boom in two- to four-day...

10.03.2026 10

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Tarang Mohnot

These diseases were thought to be incurable. Now AI is unlocking new treatments

These diseases were thought to be incurable. Now AI is unlocking new treatments From Parkinson's disease and antibiotic-resistant superbugs to...

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Laurie Clarke

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine? Timothée Chalamet was, until very recently, Hollywood's golden boy and a frontrunner...

10.03.2026 10

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Ian Youngs

The suburban spies who sold secrets to the USSR

'They have lied and spied for the communists': The suburban spies who sold nuclear secrets to the USSR The Portland spy ring trial began on...

09.03.2026 20

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Greg Mckevitt

What menstrual blood can reveal about your health

'It's a very unique biological specimen': What menstrual blood can reveal about your health From endometriosis and cervical cancer, to...

09.03.2026 10

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Sandy Ong

Beyond the boy's club: Seven modern female adventurers

Beyond the boy's club: The women at the frontier of adventure From ice swimming to desert crossings, these explorers are redefining what modern...

08.03.2026 20

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Rebecca crowe

The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back

'One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories': The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back Decades after its release into...

08.03.2026 10

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Sophie Hardach

Five countries welcoming travellers in 2026

Five countries that are actively welcoming travellers in 2026 As some of the world's most popular cities impose caps and surcharges, these places...

07.03.2026 10

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Lindsey Galloway

The quirky ways people woke up before alarm clocks

Knocker uppers and candle clocks: The quirky ways people woke up before alarm clocks From candles that drop metal pins every hour to the knocker...

07.03.2026 10

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Jocelyn Timperley

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs One of the first things you might see in Manly, home to some of Sydney's most...

07.03.2026 10

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Helen livingstone

Outlander's star on the Scotland behind the screen

Sam Heughan on Scotland behind the screen The Scottish actor invites travellers beyond Outlander's famous Highland locations to the lesser-known...

06.03.2026 9

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Graeme Green

Why the Oscars are finally giving older women their due

Why the Oscars are finally giving older women their due Traditionally, younger actresses have been favoured by the Oscars – but as BBC research...

06.03.2026 10

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Emma Jones

How knitting can help you kick harmful habits

How knitting can help you kick harmful habits Cheap and easy to pick up, knitting can help to fight addictive behaviours, from nail-biting and...

06.03.2026 10

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Elizabeth anne brown

Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodes

Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodes It happens in offices around the world everyday: a workmate...

06.03.2026 20

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Lana lam

Why every culture has a healing broth

Why every culture has a healing broth Across cultures, broths have soothed illness, marked celebration and stretched scarce ingredients, long before...

05.03.2026 20

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Doris Lam

How the Eagles' Greatest Hits broke the US charts

'Fair-weather fans and the plain uncool': How the Eagles' Greatest Hits broke the US charts Released 50 years ago this year, Their...

05.03.2026 10

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Matt glazebrook

Listen to the sound of stone-age chat

The lost languages of ancient humans: Listen to stone-age chat The bones of our ancestors remain silent. So, how can we possibly imagine what our...

05.03.2026 9

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Katherine Latham

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever "In 2026 online privacy is a luxury, not a right," says Thomas Bunting, an analyst...

05.03.2026 7

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Zoe Kleinman