'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

Science/Nature - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 20:03
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Technology - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 02:00
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill

US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps

Technology - Thu, 10/17/2024 - 00:34
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.

Fans of Liam Payne react to his death in Argentina

Entertainment - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 23:56
Fans of the former One Direction singer expressed their shock as they gathered in Buenos Aires.

How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks

Technology - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 20:10
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?

New skin research could help slow signs of ageing

Science/Nature - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:05
The research could also be used to produce artificial skin for transplantation and prevent scarring.

Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

Technology - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:13
The hacker downloaded sensitive data from the company and used it to send a ransom demand.

Twitch streamer Asmongold suspended after Palestinian rant

Technology - Wed, 10/16/2024 - 08:25
The streamer, real name Zach Hoyt, later apologised online for his comments.

Olivia Rodrigo says 'I'm OK' after falling into hole on stage

Entertainment - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 12:57
"That was fun. I'm OK. Sometimes there's just a hole in the stage," she tells an audience in Melbourne.

Where will space exploration take us in the next 50 years?

Science/Nature - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:11
Day trips to the Moon, living on Mars, space elevators… when it comes to the future of space exploration, some possibilities might be closer than we think!

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

Technology - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 08:54
The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.

Al Pacino on near-death, The Godfather and his phone case

Entertainment - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 04:15
The Hollywood actor talks about fatherhood, his film career, and a brush with death.

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

Technology - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 01:54
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.

Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power

Science/Nature - Tue, 10/15/2024 - 01:45
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

Technology - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 23:19
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

Why there's a rush of African satellite launches

Technology - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 20:01
Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

Al Pacino looks back on his extraordinary life and career

Entertainment - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 20:01
The Hollywood star discusses fatherhood, The Godfather and playing chess.

Elon Musk accused of copying designs by I, Robot director

Technology - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:50
Alex Proyas, who directed the 2004 Will Smith film, compared his film to Tesla's new vehicles.

Strictly's Wynne on 'stupid joke that went wrong'

Entertainment - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 06:53
Wynne Evans explains 'stupid joke that went wrong' with Strictly'

Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

Technology - Sun, 10/13/2024 - 17:26
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.