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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed Under the blazing Vegas sun, giant billboards advertise "Live Enhanced" as the...

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Shaimaa khalil and regan morris

10 of the best books of 2026 so far

Kin to Yesteryear: 10 of the best books of 2026 so far From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the...

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Rebecca Laurence And Lindsay Baker

We can now track animal panic from space

We can now track animal panic from space. Here's why it matters After decades of development, wildlife surveillance has finally come of age. The...

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Matthew Ponsford

Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success

Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success When Mohamed Salah announced he would...

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Nada hesham

Five things the new James Bond needs to be

As the official search for the new James Bond begins, here's five things the new 007 needs to be Finally, a new era for the franchise is...

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Mark Allison

How social media ceased to be social

Anti-social: It's fads, not friends, which now dominate our feeds Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends – now...

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John laurenson

These overlooked thinking skills can help us through the 21st Century

A neuroscientist's guide to future-proofing your brain and thinking smarter in the 21st Century In her new book, The 21st Century Brain,...

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David Robson

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats Dennie Smith was standing in a recreated WW1 trench when she had a revelation. The...

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Michael dempsey

The trade-offs Americans are making to afford summer travel

The trade-offs Americans are making to afford summer travel Summer 2026 was supposed to be the year many Americans travelled big again. Instead,...

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Lindsey Galloway

Setbacks to superstardom: The real reason Whistler's mother became a US icon

Setbacks to superstardom: The real reason Whistler's mother became an iconic US masterpiece Whistler's Mother is one of the world's...

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Matthew Wilson

The next revolution in hip replacements

Bone is a wonder material. Scientists are defying physics to mimic it for longer-lasting hip replacements New materials designed by artificial...

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Sandrine ceurstemont

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches On the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, the Pink Sands Beach Bar played host to locals...

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Chelsea coates

The end of the passive wellness retreat

Sleep tracking and longevity claims: The new era of wellness retreats The new generation of hotel spas is selling treatments that promise better...

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Lindsey Galloway

How Fjord became Cannes' most divisive film

Starry new drama Fjord pits conservatives against liberals - and is set to divide audiences Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve star as a Christian...

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Nicholas Barber

Google's AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back

Google's AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back A BBC investigation revealed a simple way AI chatbots are being made...

20.05.2026 10

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Thomas Germain

'Astronaut wanted. No experience necessary.' The first Briton in space

'Astronaut wanted. No experience necessary' - the surprising story behind the first British person in space It's 35 years since the...

20.05.2026 2

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Fiona Macdonald

100 objects. 100 stories. A new history of the US hiding in plain sight

A new history of the US In 100 Objects From a single gold coin's journey through the centuries, to an ingenious screw that changed engineering,...

20.05.2026 10

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Roman mars

This 'wild South Korean blockbuster' is '2026's must-see monster movie'

Hope review: This 'wild South Korean blockbuster' is '2026's must-see monster movie' ★★★★☆ One of the most...

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Nicholas Barber

The 1950s blunder causing mass allergies in Japan

Japan is gripped by mass allergies. A 1950s project is to blame A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of...

19.05.2026 8

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Nithin coca

What to know about visiting Rio's favelas

What to know about visiting Rio's favelas Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its...

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Joel balsam

'It's felt like homework': Why Star Wars went so wrong

'It's felt like homework': Why Star Wars went so wrong The Mandalorian & Grogu is released this week and is set for the lowest...

18.05.2026 10

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Hanna Flint

The benefits of five minutes of exercise per day

Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring...

18.05.2026 10

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Melissa Hogenboom

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? Vitamins, repair tape and a jar of mango chutney - just some of what my household bought last month via...

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Zoe corbyn

How chewing more boosts your brain

'A hidden blood pump': How chewing more boosts your brain While it's widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research...

17.05.2026 20

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Sandy Ong

Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why

Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why It is just past noon at the crescent-shaped Palolem beach on the southern tip of...

17.05.2026 10

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Nikhil Inamdar

Where to go in England this summer if you want to skip London

Where to go in England this summer if you want to skip London From remote islands and wild moors to slow canals and starry skies, these six...

16.05.2026 10

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Paul bloomfield

John Travolta's new film is a dud. It shows why good actors can be bad directors

John Travolta's new film is a dud. It shows why great actors can be bad directors The star's directorial debut Propeller One-Way Night Coach...

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Nicholas Barber

Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for

Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final on Saturday night, with...

16.05.2026 10

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Mark Savage

José Andrés's top tips for enjoying tapas

Chef José Andrés teaches you how to enjoy tapas like a Spaniard The Michelin-starred chef helped bring tapas culture to the US, but there's...

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Eva Sandoval

The actress who could make Oscars history

Four nominations in one year - the actress who could make Oscars history No film star is having a year as good as Sandra Hüller. With Project Hail...

15.05.2026 10

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Nicholas Barber

Ibogaine: The banned hallucinogenic drug healing PTSD

Ibogaine is a banned hallucinogenic drug. Scientists believe it can help veterans overcome PTSD Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen...

15.05.2026 10

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Chris Marshall

US hotels expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened Walking the streets of Kansas City, Houston, Miami and New York it is hard not...

15.05.2026 10

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Archie mitchell

Inside the secret labs creating the world's most prized orchids

Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding It can take a decade of hard work to bring a new orchid to market. While the rewards can...

15.05.2026 20

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Matthew kenyon

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays As the war in Iran drags into its third month with no clear end in sight,...

15.05.2026 20

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Soutik biswas and nikhil inamdar

Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls

Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls A "moonbow" is one of nature's rarest sights – and Victoria Falls is one...

14.05.2026 10

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Sarah steger

Five ways to breathe yourself to better health

Five breathing exercises that can have a lasting impact on your health Rooted in ancient practices, the modern science of breathwork is revealing how...

14.05.2026 10

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David Cox

Cool or gross? How the 'ugly shoe' took over

Cool or gross? How the ugly shoe took over fashion Odd-looking shoes that are hybrids of the practical and the fashionable are everywhere. From the...

13.05.2026 10

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Ellie Violet Bramley

Your car is spying on you. It's about to get worse

Trillions of miles of data: Your car is spying on you, and it's about to get worse From your weight and facial expressions to your destination,...

13.05.2026 20

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Thomas Germain

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever Issues with a new wave of "smart glasses"...

13.05.2026 20

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Kali hays

Radioactivity: The radical 1976 track that became an anti-nuclear anthem

How Kraftwerk's radical 1976 track Radioactivity became an anti-nuclear anthem Fifty years old this month, Kraftwerk's single Radioactivity...

12.05.2026 10

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Arwa Haider

'Fatbergs' are a modern menace. Can we stop them?

'Fatbergs' are taking over city sewers - scientists are fighting back Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting sewers around...

12.05.2026 10

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Laurie Clarke

On the hunt for China's most famous green tea

On the hunt for China's most famous green tea Longjing is one of China's most revered green teas. But as its traditional production has...

12.05.2026 20

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Megan zhang

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking "I've seen workshops that are nigh on dust-free," marvels furniture maker and woodwork...

12.05.2026 20

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Christine Ro

How 'divine visions' predicted the fall of the USSR

'The Sun started spinning faster like a wheel of fire': The 'divine visions' prophesying the fall of the USSR In May 1917, three...

11.05.2026 30

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Fiona Macdonald

Three fun challenges to slow your brain's ageing

Three enjoyable ways to slow your brain's ageing Our brains thrive on a challenge, but it doesn't all have to be hard work to see the health...

11.05.2026 20

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Melissa Hogenboom

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout

How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout Holidaymakers have told the BBC how some hotels and resorts are...

11.05.2026 20

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Ewan Somerville