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Social media: How much is too much?

Social media can become a compulsion, with many of the traits associated with things like gambling and alcohol. But can people really become addicted?

23 February 2022
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Telegram: Why won’t you take my nudes down?

23 Feb 2022
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Cyber-flashing: 'I get explicit messages every day'

Cyber-flashing: 'I get explicit messages every day'

23 Feb 2022
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'Our skin for life, not for likes'

Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'

23 Feb 2022
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QAnon, Covid-19 and the conspiracy cult

QAnon, Covid-19 and the conspiracy cult

23 Feb 2022
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How I became obsessed with a stranger

23 Feb 2022
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The problematic rise of an ancient practice

23 Feb 2022
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The dangerous downsides of a fitness obsession

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
Plastic surgery

Is plastic surgery redefining China's social status?

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
'Huge breast' outside Facebook HQ

Why a huge inflatable breast appeared outside Facebook HQ

23 Feb 2022
Social Media

How did a hacking scandal undermine climate science?

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
Long watch: Meet Russia's invisible influencer

The 'invisible' influencer taking on Russia's government

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
The fake news capital of the world

The city leading the fake news industry

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
Flat Earth

Flat Earth: How did YouTube help spread a conspiracy theory?

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
How to become a digital influencer

How to become a successful digital influencer

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
'It's natural and nature and love'

Witches of the social media generation

23 Feb 2022
Social Media
How can we social media more safely?

How to stay happy and healthy on social media

23 Feb 2022
Social Media

How AI Is reviving the queen of fiction's legacy

What it takes to write like Agatha Christie

We explore how technology is reviving the renowned fiction writer's legacy.

1 day ago
Tech Now
When dressing in drag could get you arrested

When dressing in drag could get you arrested

In 1962, dozens were arrested at a drag and trans ball in New York under laws criminalising gender nonconformity.

2 days ago
Time Frame
Markets hit highs despite headwinds

Markets near record highs despite headwinds - 26 Jun 2025

Expert says investors are buying into reduced uncertainty.

3 days ago
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Can we snack more smartly?

The hidden calories we consume without knowing

Many of us get a quarter of our daily calories from our snacks, but there are ways to snack more smartly.

4 days ago
Health Decoded
The traditional Turkish pudding with a surprising twist

The traditional Turkish pudding with a surprising twist

Originating in Topkapi Palace where it delighted Ottoman sultans, this delicacy has a surprising ingredient.

4 days ago
Food & Drink
Hungry cub makes bold move to beat the pack

Hungry cub makes bold move to beat the pack

Miss too many opportunities and these young Arctic foxes could become too weak to survive.

6 days ago
Natural wonders
Mexico's hidden 'bat volcano'

Mexico's hidden 'bat volcano'

Our reporter gets emotional visiting a hidden sinkhole in the Yucatan Peninsula, home to three million bats.

6 days ago
The Travel Show
How do you make alcohol-free beer?

The science behind brewing tastier non-alcoholic beer

UK brewery Wiper and True shows the BBC's Tech Now team a pioneering technique to craft alcohol-free beer.

20 Jun 2025
Tech Now
An ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The ancient Mexican temple built to honour a serpent God

The Travel Show takes in the magical Mayan ruins of the Temple of Kukulcan in Mexico.

19 Jun 2025
The Travel Show
Markets muted amid Middle East conflict

Markets muted amid Middle East conflict - 18 Jun 2025

Global investment expert says markets are in a 'wait and see mode' amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

18 Jun 2025
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Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Even giant dinosaurs have a soft spot

Disturbing the sleep of a Spinosaurus is a dangerous move, unless you're his family.

18 Jun 2025
Natural wonders
Expert: US economy is resilient

Expert says there is resilience in US economy - 17 Jun 2025

Despite economic concerns, the market should remain buoyant.

17 Jun 2025
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Watch a baby elephant learn how to walk

Baby elephant takes a muddy tumble

Watch a funny fall turn serious as mum Cyclone steps in to protect her calf from a clumsy big brother.

17 Jun 2025
Natural wonders
US opens higher as crude prices ease

US shares open higher as crude prices ease - 16 Jun 2025

Expert says the Israel-Iran conflict is unlikely to cause big disruptions to the oil market.

16 Jun 2025
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The European city ranking surprisingly high in sex positivity

The most surprising sex positive city in Europe

Forget Berlin and Paris. This German city quietly champions free love in a way you wouldn't expect.

16 Jun 2025
The SpeciaList
Oil prices soar after Israel’s strike

Oil prices soar after Israel strikes on Iran - 13 Jun 2025

Energy expert talks about the market's reactions to the attack.

13 Jun 2025
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How to ‘talk to the dead’

How 'griefbots' allow people to 'talk to the dead'

Tech Now explores the growing trend of 'griefbots' or 'deadbots' that allow people to 'talk to the dead'.

13 Jun 2025
Tech Now
Six food swaps for a healthier life

Simple tips for cutting back on ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere and their convenience is hard to beat. Is it possible to avoid them?

12 Jun 2025
Health Decoded
Latest inflation figures “good news” for markets

New inflation figures 'good news' for markets - 11 Jun 2025

David Laut, CIO at Abound Financial, says investors should take comfort in the latest CPI inflation figure. 

11 Jun 2025
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Listen to the Sun like never before

Listen to the Sun like never before

A Nasa exhibit lets you hear the Sun's raw power, turning solar data into an unforgettable soundscape.

11 Jun 2025
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