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Why do people run marathons? - BBC Future

Ahead of the London marathon this weekend, Anne McCarthy explores what motivates people to take up endurance running.

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The Nature Conservancy announces 2021 photo contest winners - BBC News

The image was taken by Anup Shah in the Central African Republic.

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Europe's Mercury space mission in final stretch - BBC News

The BepiColombo spacecraft gets its first glimpse of the Solar System's innermost planet.

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Always-on Processor magic: How Find My works while iPhone is powered off

Update: We wrote a paper with even more technical details :) iOS 15.0 introduces a new feature: an iPhone can be located with Find My even ...

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AI can predict if it will rain in two hours' time - BBC News

The forecasting system can predict the weather with about 89% accuracy.

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Why you make better first impressions than you think - BBC Worklife

We often cringe after conversations, convinced we made a bad impression. But research says we may be more likeable than we think.

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French ex-officer's DNA ends 35-year murder hunt - BBC News

François Vérove took his life before he could be questioned and provide a DNA sample.

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Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasse

The artist was given around $83,000 to recreate old artworks, but then produced two blank canvasses.

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Are office perks obsolete? - BBC Worklife

Ten years ago, workplaces were all about tangible perks. But now workers want something different from their employers.

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Creatures of the dawn: How radioactivity unlocked deep time - BBC Future

When scientists discovered the energy embedded within atoms, it transformed how we think about the long-term future of humanity, writes the historian Thomas Moynihan.

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Zaid Ait Malek: The stowaway who became a Spanish ultra running star - BBC

Zaid Ait Malek had always been a good runner. Now it would make the difference between capture and escape.

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JK Rowling table saved from cafe gutted by fire - BBC News

The antique that sections of the Harry Potter books were written on is now being taken to a restorer.

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Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials sa

The February 2020 deal set a date for the US to pull out and strengthened the Taliban, generals say.

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The English county with more waterways than Venice - BBC Travel

Norfolk's seafaring traditions continue to shape the county's cultural identity, with passionate people on the Norfolk Broads working towards a greener, more sustainable future.

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Ecuador jail: Death toll in Guayaquil prison fight passes 100 - BBC News

With bodies decapitated or dismembered, it could take days for the victims to be identified.

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YouTube to remove all anti-vaccine misinformation - BBC News

Videos saying vaccines cause autism, cancer or infertility are among those banned from the platform.

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New species of dinosaur unearthed by Isle of Wight fossil hunters - BBC New

About 50 bones of the carnivorous dinosaurs are found on a beach in southern England.

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Daintree: World Heritage rainforest handed back to Aboriginal owners - BBC

The historic deal in Australia is for the world's oldest tropical rainforest, the Daintree.

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The race to replace persistent chemicals in our homes - BBC News

Why widely-used PFAS coatings found on objects like frying pans and raincoats are in the spotlight.

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India's nostalgic passion for old typewriters - BBC Future

For some Indian enthusiasts, vintage typewriters aren't outdated pieces of machinery – they're practical and cherished possessions.

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Vitamin A treatment trial for Covid loss of smell - BBC News

Volunteers will receive brain scans and be asked to sniff powerful odours such as rotten eggs and roses.

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WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo - BBC New

The agency apologises to victims after inquiry finds abuse by aid staff tackling the Ebola outbreak.

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The blue men of the Sahara - BBC Travel

While the Sahara's captivating blue attire is becoming a relic from the past, in Mauritania, the fashion tradition is still alive and looks like it's here to stay.

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John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark - BBC N

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before the Beatles split.

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Does doing what you love for a living come with a price? - BBC Worklife

The idea of turning a passion into a job has always been alluring. But the reality of doing what you love for work is complicated.

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