Solar panels - an eco-disaster waiting to happen?

Science/Nature - Sat, 06/03/2023 - 20:01
A French factory is pioneering recycling of solar units as experts warn of a waste mountain by 2050.

Conservationists tackle decline of Scottish coastal species

Science/Nature - Sat, 06/03/2023 - 14:19
A £6.5m scheme to help prevent the extinction of priority species in Scotland has been launched.

Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

Entertainment - Sat, 06/03/2023 - 12:22
The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

F1: Finding Vettels of the future on the eSports circuit

Technology - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 20:58
The virtual track is helping the world's biggest racing teams spot rising talent and win new fans.

Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

Technology - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 16:05
The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Introducing Tech Decoded: The latest technology news direct to your inbox

Technology - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:52
Tech Decoded is the BBC's international technology newsletter, bringing you the latest twice a week.

US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test

Technology - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:37
A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke".

Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

Technology - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 07:47
Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022.

iPhone in India: Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in Karnataka by April 2024

Technology - Fri, 06/02/2023 - 02:25
Apple's decision to manufacture iPhones in India aims at diversifying away from China

The tech tricks that make computer games look real

Technology - Thu, 06/01/2023 - 20:13
Computer games are becoming indistinguishable from photos or videos of the real world.

Are tornadoes in the US getting worse?

Science/Nature - Thu, 06/01/2023 - 19:30
They are largely unpredictable and unforeseeable but are twisters becoming a more serious threat?

Powerful AI ban possible, UK government adviser warns

Technology - Thu, 06/01/2023 - 15:53
Systems above a certain power may need to be stopped, a member of the government's AI Council says.

Amazon to pay $25m over child privacy violations

Technology - Thu, 06/01/2023 - 07:22
The online giant is also penalised for allowing Ring doorbell workers access to customer recordings.

AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Technology - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 20:01
Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.

AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Technology - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 12:25
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.

Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government

Technology - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 09:51
It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties.

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

Technology - Wed, 05/31/2023 - 02:17
The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

Nvidia briefly worth $1 trillion thanks to AI boom

Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 17:22
Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring.

Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas

Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 17:14
Here's what we know about the Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes will serve her 11-year sentence.

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

Technology - Tue, 05/30/2023 - 16:09
The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud.