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BBC News - Technology

Spotify paid the UK music industry £750m last year -- The money generated by UK artists has doubled since 2017, with Ed Sheeran leading the charge.

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Japanese role-playing game joins Download Festival - Organisers have described it as a "unique experience" to play the game on its launch weekend. Newsbeat

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Tech firms told to hide 'toxic' content from children - Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

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Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services -- The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.

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Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future? -- Television production firms admit they are already using AI to come up with new programme ideas.

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We're about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime star explosion -- An extremely rare stellar explosion is about to happen and we will be able to witness it with the naked eye.

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Can we really 'reset the internet' to make it safer for children? -- Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has taken a major step in setting out plans to protect children online, but hurdles remain.

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The man on a mission to open up space to disability -- John McFall is studying whether it's possible for someone with a physical disability to go to space. -- Science & Environment

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Baby's hearing fully restored in gene therapy first -- Opal, 18 months, can now hear - even a whisper - after becoming the first person to try a new treatment. -- Health

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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine -- The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine. -- Health

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Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents' -- A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children. -- Entertainment & Arts

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The rare condition that makes faces appear 'demonic' -- Thanks to one patient, we now have the most accurate insight into life through the eyes of people affected by prosopometamorphopsia. -- Science & Health

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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. -- Technology

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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. -- Artificial Intelligence

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Why is only 10 percent of the population left-handed? -- A new study reveals the role of rare gene variants and randomness in determining left-handedness. -- Science & Health

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The surprising benefits of a traditional Japanese diet -- New research shows that a traditional Japanese diet rich in fish and soybeans can stave off cognitive decline. -- Science & Health

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Feeling angry? Venting doesn't actually help -- You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help. -- Science & Health

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How AI and deepfakes are changing politics -- Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI? -- Artificial Intelligence

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How smoking affects your belly fat -- There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. -- Science & Health

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Oatzempic: Should you try the oat drink for weight loss? -- We asked an expert about oatzempic, the latest viral weight loss trend on TikTok. -- Science & Health

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Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant -- In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor. -- Technology

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Does apple cider vinegar really help with weight loss? -- Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar. -- Science & Health

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Does it really take 10,000 steps to stay healthy? -- Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals. -- Science & Health

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What is the iron lung and how does it work? -- The iron lung kept Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', alive for more than 70 years. But what is it? -- Science & Health

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The 24-year-old selling human bones -- From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains. -- Science & Health

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How a US TikTok ban will affect Gen Z -- We spoke to two influencers who use the short form video platform to raise awareness and inform. -- Technology

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The search for a cancer 'kill-switch'... in space -- Cancer cells develop at warp speed in space, potentially aiding some highly experimental new treatments. -- Science & Health

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Why we have hair on our heads -- Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies? -- Science & Health

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The celebrities 'deepfaked' for US influencer's ads -- Piers Morgan and Oprah have criticised the use of AI deepfake ads used to promote a "manifestation" guide. -- Technology

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Are we worse at Moon landings than 50 years ago? -- We've set foot on the Moon multiple times. But getting to the lunar surface is far from straightforward. -- Science & Health

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Paul Carter tries out Atom Limbs bionic arm -- BBC Click reporter Paul Carter tries out the Atom Limbs prosthetic with 'full range of human motion'. -- Technology

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Is 'tornado alley' in the US migrating? It's that time of year when tornado alley swings into action. But is it moving? See more

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Is Starliner the US space industry's next big thing? -- Astronauts are preparing for launch in Boeing's new "next generation space capsule".

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New Zealand's city built on a labyrinth of lava caves -- Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, and beneath it lies a sprawling network of caves – now scientists are trying to map them.

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How AI is testing the boundaries of the human mind -- The BBC is launching a new series to explore the limits of artificial intelligence by pitting it against the most powerful thinking machines on the planet – the human brain.

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'This has to be somewhere that women feel safe' -- Aboriginal mothers and their babies have higher death rates and poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. New community-led services are trying to change that.

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The dangers of cancer fatalism -- Cancer isn't necessarily a death sentence, but it's common to believe that it is.

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Why we continue to embrace 'slow' tech -- Digital technology's quickness and convenience ought to have buried its analogue counterparts. Yet vinyl records and film photography endure. Why do people continue to use it?

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'If I were a barnacle I'd be worried' -- BBC News Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt talks to a marine biologist about our warming oceans -- Science & Environment

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BBC Verify looks at fake AI-generated Met Gala images -- Fake pictures of Katy Perry and other artists at the Met Gala went viral on social media. -- World

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Family of foxes enjoy garden playtime -- Aldridge gardener captures fox and five kits on camera shortly after mowing his lawn. -- Science & Environment

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China launches rocket to far side of the Moon -- The mission, billed a world first, aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples back to Earth. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Wild orangutan treats his own wounds -- It is the first time a creature in the wild has been seen using a medicinal plant to treat a wound. -- Science & Environment

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What makes a Neanderthal? -- Palaeoanthropologist Emma Pomeroy describes the main features of the Shanidar Z Neanderthal skull. -- Science & Environment

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Watch Ocado robots in action -- Ocado has added robotic arms to its newest warehouse near Luton. -- Business

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Toxic flaring in Rumaila -- Local residents in Iraq film toxic gas release from oil field where BP operate -- Science & Environment

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Rosemary Coogan gains her astronaut wings -- Astrophysicist Rosemary Coogan graduates from Europe's astronaut training school. -- Science & Environment

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Chasing cracks on an Antarctic ice shelf -- UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized icebergs. -- Science & Environment

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Watch: Coral turns white from deadly ocean heat -- Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life. -- Science & Environment

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The initials on the wall in Pompeii -- Science & Environment

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Travelling the world for a 12th solar eclipse -- Queen's University lecturer Ryan Milligan travels the world to catch a glimpse of the eclipse. -- Northern Ireland

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World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment

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World first as leopards filmed hunting in pitch black -- The BBC's Natural History Unit got a rare glimpse of the behaviour as climate change forces animals to adapt. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Swiss Alps -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Canadian wildfires -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Namibian desert -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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Satellite view of Earth: Cloudless UK -- A UK company is making high-definition movies of Planet Earth from orbit. -- Science & Environment

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SpaceX launches its mammoth Starship rocket -- The most powerful rocket system ever built lifted off from its base in southeast Texas. -- Science & Environment

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Could Ofcom ban social media for under-18s? -- A quick, simple guide to the new social media rules proposed by Ofcom

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How can you keep children safe online? -- The government and tech firms are being urged to do more to stop access to unsuitable material.

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Microsoft axes four game studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer -- The Bafta award-winning game's developer is being closed alongside other studios owned by Bethesda.

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From teenage cyber-thug to Europe's most wanted -- Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

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Instagram courts TikTok users with algorithm revamp -- With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.

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Electric car driver turned away from hospital car park -- Experts say it does not make sense as research suggests petrol cars are much more likely to catch fire.

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TikTok and Universal settle music royalties dispute -- The deal means songs from artists including Ariana Grande and Drake can be used on the platform again.

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Apple working to fix alarming iPhone issue -- Users have been reporting unexpected lie-ins after the alarms on their phones failed to go off.

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Tesla staff say entire Supercharger team fired -- The division responsible for the car-maker's huge fast-charging network is being axed to cut costs.

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