BBC Innovation | Technology, Health, Environment, AI (2024)

Elon Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next yearThe billionaire has been pushing Tesla to cut costs as car sales weaken.3 hrs agoBusiness
Physicist, 98, honoured 75 years after discoveryRosemary Fowler discovered the kaon particle during her research in 1948 but gave up her PhD to have a family.18 hrs agoEngland
Influencers driving extreme misogyny, say policeA new report by senior police says violence against women and girls has become a "national emergency".22 hrs agoTechnology
Elon Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next yearThe billionaire has been pushing Tesla to cut costs as car sales weaken.3 hrs agoBusiness
Cyber-security firm rejects $23bn Google takeoverIn an internal memo to staff, Wiz's founder and chief executive said he was "flattered" by the offer.11 hrs agoTechnology
Google U-turn over long-running plan to ditch cookiesThe UK’s privacy watchdog said it was 'disappointed' by the decision not to block internet tracking.16 hrs agoTechnology
Want to live a long life? Start prioritising friendsYour social network may influence your health as much as your exercise routine.16 hrs agoFuture

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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.5 days agoTechnology
How technology will power the Olympics opening ceremonyA new network along the Seine in Paris will broadcast Olympic festivities from the river.6 days agoTechnology
Why Olympic venues are using digital twinsA peak insideboth the real and virtual new Aquatic Centre built for the Paris Games.7 days agoTechnology
Why we may have misunderstood the UniverseResearch by a Nobel Prize winning astrophysicist suggests we have been wrong about the expansion of our Universe.4 Jul 2024Science
UK college students on life without a smartphoneTen teenagers swap their smartphones for brick phones as part of a week-long digital detox.11 Jun 2024Technology
Watch the movie that rewrites itselfFilmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a documentary which can rewrite itself before every screening.7 Jun 2024Artificial Intelligence
White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from Great Salt LakeCould the United States' largest saltwater lake hold the key to its energy future?13 May 2024Technology
Ros Atkins on... How different countries protect children onlineBBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what what is being done to prevent minors seeing harmful content.11 May 2024Technology
Why scientists are making 'moon dust'Space agencies around the world need lunar soil – and lots of it. 10 May 2024Innovation
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 2024Technology
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 2024Artificial Intelligence

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The 'prescriptions' for volunteeringIn 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?
Why you are probably sitting for too longSitting 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.2 days agoFuture
Summer surge: why Covid-19 isn't yet seasonalCovid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year.3 days agoFuture
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.4 days agoFuture
The simple Japanese method for a tidier fridgeTo help people clear cluttered fridges and reduce food waste, researchers in Tokyo are testing simple organisational techniques.5 days agoFuture
Why small problems are troubling a US giantEarlier this year, a Boeing aircraft's door plug fell out in flight – all because crucial bolts were missing. The incident shows why simple failures often signal larger problems.6 days agoFuture
Imitation placentas could be a new lifeline for premature babiesArtificial placentas and wombs could save lives, but what ethical considerations must be addressed before human trials begin?6 days agoFuture

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Walking through time at the Natural History MuseumA new bronze diplodocus and garden exploring the origins of time opens at the world-famous museum.7 days agoClimate
UN arms embargo violated in Sudan, investigation findsThe BBC has found evidence that both the Sudanese army and RSF have used foreign drones in the war.14 Jun 2024World
India election: BBC journalist gets a call from AI-generated TrumpThe BBC got to see just how easy it is to create a fake phone call between two people.16 May 2024India
BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala imagesFake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media.7 May 2024World

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