Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time

Science/Nature - Wed, 05/17/2023 - 07:01
The world is likely to hit 1.5C of warming within the next five years because of rising carbon emissions.

Ex-Apple engineer accused of stealing self-driving car secrets

Technology - Tue, 05/16/2023 - 21:06
The 35-year-old suspect allegedly downloaded large amounts of data before fleeing to China.

How computer games encourage kids to spend cash

Technology - Mon, 05/15/2023 - 20:09
Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.

Which European nations are winning the heat pump race?

Technology - Thu, 05/11/2023 - 20:04
Nordic countries are way ahead when it comes to installing energy efficient heat pump systems.

Can a wind turbine handle hurricane speed winds?

Technology - Tue, 05/09/2023 - 07:21
As wind farms expand into new areas they will need to withstand extreme wind speeds.

Why teaching robots to blink is hard but important

Technology - Thu, 05/04/2023 - 20:12
Blinking conveys more information than you might think and it's hard to make robots do it properly.

The people turning time into a currency

Technology - Sun, 04/30/2023 - 21:41
So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do.

Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops

Technology - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 20:36
Rigging nets over trees can protect them from unwanted bugs and extreme weather.

China disowns ambassador's remarks questioning Ukrainian independence

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:56
China's ambassador to Paris Lu Shaye has questioned the sovereignty of countries of the former Soviet Union.

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

Technology - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:45
The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:45
The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

Len Goodman's Strictly Come Dancing years in memorable quotes and pictures

Entertainment - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:44
The ex-Strictly judge, who has died at the age of 78, was known for his pithy quips to celebrities.

Jo Harten: England's Commonwealth gold medal winner retires from international netball

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:28
Experienced England shooter Jo Harten, who won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, announces her retirement from international netball.

Benedetti aims for 'relatable' Edinburgh International Festival

Entertainment - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:27
Nicola Benedetti announces her first programme as director of the Edinburgh International Festival.

Friends star Matthew Perry to pull Keanu Reeves jibe from memoir

Entertainment - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:11
The star's book asked why Reeves "still walks among us" when others like River Phoenix had died.

Friends star Matthew Perry to pull Keanu Reeves jibe from memoir

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 08:11
The star's book asked why Reeves "still walks among us" when others like River Phoenix had died.

Len Goodman: Ex-Strictly head judge dies at 78

Entertainment - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 07:58
Goodman was a favourite on the show from its launch in 2004 until his departure 2016.

Len Goodman: Ex-Strictly head judge dies at 78

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 07:58
Goodman was a favourite on the show from its launch in 2004 until his departure 2016.

Israel arrests Jordanian MP for alleged gun-smuggling

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 07:48
The lawmaker is suspected of trying to smuggle hundreds of weapons into the West Bank, reports say.

Trapped in house as gunfire gets closer and closer

BBC Front Page News - Mon, 04/24/2023 - 07:40
Amar, who lives in Edinburgh, was visiting family in the country at the time fighting started.