Science
Will Jackdaw cut your energy bills?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.
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Your aging brain may be trading memory for something more valuable
The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could be an evolutionary adaptation that helps older adults develop wisdom and share decades of knowledge with younger generations.
Health
Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
Health
POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up
Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?
Business
‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments
Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups as Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to embrace AI at an industry summit in Berlin.
World
Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?
HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military.
Travel
What AI Travel Booking Means for Your 2027 Commerce Budget
AI agents still drive a sliver of travel bookings, which makes waiting look prudent. The commercial terms those agents run on are being written this year, and the sellers who sit it out will be priced by someone else’s integration.
Entertainment
Making murder fun: How the Traitors' soundtrack sets the tone
It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone.
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Business
Debt is eating up a bigger chunk of your raise, research shows
New research finds debt payments rose far faster than estimated real household income, absorbing about half of a one-earner household's gains.
Science
Self-replicating AI: Is your fridge a cybersecurity risk?
Anthropic researchers warn that AI worms could soon target connected household devices and spread from one device to another. Cyberattacks on French supermarkets illustrate just how vulnerable such systems can be.
Science
Your gut bacteria could be changing how many calories you absorb
Scientists have developed a model showing that gut bacteria play a surprisingly important role in how many calories we absorb, meaning food labels may not tell the full story. In a controlled study, people eating a high-fiber diet absorbed about 116 fewer calories per day than those eating a typical Western diet, without feeling hungrier.
Health
The secret to handling stress better may start at breakfast
Your daily routine could have a bigger impact on your ability to handle stress than you realize. A Binghamton University study of approximately 400 college students found that eating breakfast regularly, exercising, sleeping well, and taking fish oil were associated with greater psychological flexibility, which helps people adapt to stressful situations. Poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits, meanwhile, were linked to lower flexibility and resilience.
Business
What are your rights on auto-renew subscriptions?
Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.
Business
AI may change the price of your Big Mac and groceries — what this means for shoppers
As retailers turn to AI tools to streamline operations, experts warn that collecting more detailed consumer data increases the risk of personalized pricing.
Health
'You can talk about your feelings without anybody judging you'
Around 100 school children have taken part in an art project to help them deal with bereavement.
Entertainment
‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Season 2 Sets Release Date
The animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” has set its Season 2 release date on Disney+. The second season will debut Jan. 13, 2027. Season 1 premiered in early 2025 and introduced a young, animated version of Spidey, voiced by Hudson Thames, who’s joined by some new and familiar faces in an alternate universe. The […]
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Business
'Get your house in order': IMF chief's stark warning for France over surging bond yields
France is facing a fresh political crisis, as its debt levels and borrowing costs continue to rise.
Sports
Test cricket's biggest scandals - your result revealed
See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.
Science
The “glue” holding your cells together has a surprising second job
Scientists have discovered that E-cadherin, a protein best known as the “glue” holding cells and tissues together, has a surprising second job: helping epithelial cells swallow nearby dead cells. Using live zebrafish and mouse embryos, researchers found that cells can dramatically reshape their lower surfaces to engulf cellular debris while keeping their upper surfaces stable, allowing protective barriers to remain sealed.