Wednesday January 21, 2026
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
Tuesday January 20, 2026
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.
UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
How would a social media ban for under-16s work? BBC technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains.
Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
Monday January 19, 2026
Council commits to demolition costs on eroding coast Four homes in the village have been torn down this winter alone, with more potentially at risk.
How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.
Sunday January 18, 2026
When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Saturday January 17, 2026
Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.
Tech Now From Las Vegas, the latest trends and innovations at CES 2026.
Friday January 16, 2026
ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party? The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.
Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".
'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Thursday January 15, 2026
BBC Inside Science Nasa?s Artemis II rocket is about to be rolled out. What is the mission hoping to achieve?
X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales on where the name comes from The site's co-founder speaks to the BBC for the online encyclopedia's 25th anniversary.
Wednesday January 14, 2026
No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Tuesday January 13, 2026
Tech Life Meet the humanoid robots designed to help with household chores
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.
Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.
Why are more bosses sharing the top job? More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
Monday January 12, 2026
What a new law and an investigation could mean for Grok AI deepfakes Elon Musk's chatbot is under fire for altering images of women to remove their clothes without their consent.
Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.
Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.
Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
Himalayas bare and rocky after reduced winter snowfall, scientists warn Experts say dwindling snowfall during winter will impact the lives and livelihoods of millions.
Eggie, Neo, Isaac and Memo are domestic robots. But would you let them load your dishwasher? Joe Tidy meets robots being trained to tidy up all your mess.
Sunday January 11, 2026
Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.
Friday January 09, 2026
Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
Excel: The software that's hard to quit Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
Thursday January 08, 2026
BBC Inside Science What rare earths have been found in Greenland, and why do we want them?
Cool future tech at CES! The technology show CES is back for another year in Las Vegas in America.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.
Government accused of dragging its heels on deepfake law over Grok AI The End Violence Against Women Coalition said it had been a year since the inital law was suggested
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups The White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests".
Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.
Wednesday January 07, 2026
Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.
Tuesday January 06, 2026
Tech Life The latest gadgets, the future in assistive tech and upcoming gaming releases in 2026.
Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.
Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.
How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.
Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
Monday January 05, 2026
Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.
Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.
Friday January 02, 2026
AI teachers and cybernetics - what could the world look like in 2050? We asked several experts to predict the technology we'll be using by 2050
Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026 The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.
Thursday January 01, 2026
BBC Inside Science From what came before the big bang to why snowflakes are six sided.
Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.
Wednesday December 31, 2025
UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.
Tuesday December 30, 2025
Tech Life We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech.
Thursday December 25, 2025
BBC Inside Science A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.
Tuesday December 23, 2025
'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Monday December 22, 2025
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950
Friday December 19, 2025
Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Tuesday December 16, 2025
Tech Life A study found AI chatbots can persuade us with fake facts. How does this affect politics?
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
Monday December 15, 2025
Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
Friday December 12, 2025
'It's amazing' ? the wonder material very few can make Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
Friday November 28, 2025
Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech? Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.
Thursday November 27, 2025
Cats became our companions much later than you think In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Scammers hacked her phone and stole thousands - so how did they get her details? Sue Shore told the BBC how scammers targeted her - and we found her information had been leaked online.
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
Wednesday November 19, 2025
The contradiction at the heart of the trillion-dollar AI race The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
Monday November 17, 2025
Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.
Saturday November 15, 2025
Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis? The BBC looks into whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help people who struggle when clothes are oddly sized.
Friday November 14, 2025
Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.
Tuesday November 11, 2025
The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Monday November 10, 2025
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
Friday November 07, 2025
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Friday October 31, 2025
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Wednesday October 29, 2025
Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?
Tuesday October 28, 2025
The South African start-up bringing tech to townships Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to? It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
