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Is money or sex more common in dreams?

There are some things that are more likely to occur in our dreams than others. Researchers have analysed the ‘average’ dream - here are the results. Video by Kolja Haaf.

23 February 2022
Sleep

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Elite sleepers

Why do some people need less sleep?

2 Jan 2025
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Are you a 'morning lark' or a 'night owl'?

12 Jun 2024
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Why our dreams could be the key to time travel

23 Feb 2022
Sleep
What's behind our strange lockdown dreams?

Coronavirus: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?

23 Feb 2022
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Bed

The new science of sleep engineering

23 Feb 2022
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The hidden talents of your sleeping brain

23 Feb 2022
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KPRGYB

An easy trick to make the most of your time asleep

23 Feb 2022
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Dreams sleep health

Why do we dream?

23 Feb 2022
Sleep

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.

15 hrs 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.

2 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.

3 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.

5 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
Space

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