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Australia’s under-16 social media ban: Is it actually working?

Australia’s world-leading ban on social media for under-16s has removed millions of accounts, but early evidence suggests tech-savvy teenagers are already finding easy ways back in.

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A floating power station? China tests wind turbines in the sky

Wind power could soon come from the sky as China has successfully tested a megawatt-class airborne turbine that generates electricity while hovering 2000 metres up.

Health news

As childhood obesity rises, WHO calls for healthier food in schools

With one in 10 children now living with obesity globally, the WHO is calling on governments to overhaul school food and create healthier eating environments.

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Inventor of the 'suicide pod' says AI should decide who can end life

The inventor of the controversial Sarco suicide pod says AI software could one day replace psychiatrists in assessing mental capacity for those seeking assisted dying.

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Can binge-watching make you lonelier? New research suggests link

A new study suggests binge-watching TV can shift from a harmless habit to an addiction when driven by loneliness.

Health news

Pet grief can be as severe as losing a human loved one, study finds

A UK study found that some pet owners develop prolonged grief disorder after the death of a pet, with symptoms mirroring those seen after human bereavement.

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Future of factory work? Humanoid AI robot proves itself in Ford test

In a six-week trial at Ford’s Cologne Innovation Centre, the Alpha HMND 01 moved heavy totes, lifted metal car parts and exceeded productivity targets.

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This electric car lets you fix it yourself - no mechanic needed

What if your electric car didn’t need a mechanic? Built by students in the Netherlands, a new electric car is designed to be easily dismantled and repaired by its owner.

Culture news

Don't use me! How actor Matthew McConaughey is fighting against AI

According to Matthew McConaughey's lawyers and an expert, this is the first instance of an actor using trademark law to protect their likeness from AI misuse.

Culture news

Eurovision marks 70 years with first-ever tour amid Israel controversy

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

Space

NASA carries out first-ever space station medical evacuation

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan.

Space

New images capture comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System

The comet, discovered in July 2025, originated far beyond our Solar System and is thought to be around 7 billion years old - even older than the Sun.

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ChatGPT launches dedicated Health feature - here's how it works

OpenAI says the feature, designed with physicians, aims to help people understand patterns in their health and prepare for medical conversations - not replace doctors.

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What strange tech innovations are stealing the show at CES 2026?

From lollipops that play music through your teeth to robot dogs dancing to K-pop, CES 2026 is leaning hard into weird and wonderful tech.

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Can this AI digital twin help you skip some of those work meetings?

Too many meetings, too little time? A new AI software, unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, builds “digital twins” using an employee’s voice, video and knowledge, allowing them to be in two places at once.

Health news

Britons eat 155 crisp bags' worth of salt every single week, study

Adults in England consume 40 percent more salt than recommended, according to a new study, raising their risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes.

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Oto the robot concierge welcomes guests at a Vegas AI-powered hotel

A Las Vegas hotel is putting artificial intelligence front and centre with Oto, a humanoid robot concierge that greets guests and offers local recommendations.

Lifestyle

Padel: Why you should try the world’s hottest new sport in 2026

From packed clubs in Spain to newly built venues across Europe and beyond, padel is rapidly growing into a global phenomenon.

Culture news

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead at San Francisco hotel

Victoria Kafka Jones was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the Fairmont Hotel in the early hours of the morning.

Health news

This AI study could change how multiple sclerosis is treated

By analysing MRI scans and a simple blood test from hundreds of patients, researchers identified patterns that reveal how aggressively the disease damages the brain.

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