Friday February 06, 2026
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
Baldur's Gate to be turned into TV series - without the game's developers
The show will be made by Craig Mazin, who co-created the acclaimed game adaptation The Last Of Us.
Europe feels the impact of weeks of wet weather and freezing cold
A blocked weather pattern has been bringing persistent heavy rain to the Iberian Peninsula. As Darren Bett explains, that's not the only type of extreme weather affecting Europe at the moment.
TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump took office
The price of the digital currency has dropped significantly despite President Donald Trump?s public support.
Can robots ever be graceful?
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.
Thursday February 05, 2026
BBC Inside Science
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
ChatGPT boss ridiculed for online 'tantrum' over rival's Super Bowl ad
Commenters said Altman's lengthy post shows "a nerve was well and truly hit" by Anthropic's advert.
UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
