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'Failing up': Why some climb the ladder despite mediocrity - BBC Worklife

Allowing workers to 'fail up' can yield talented leaders. But only some people are allowed to fail without penalty, while others never get the chance.

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Google promises to drop personalised ad tracking - BBC News

The tech giant says it will not develop workarounds once it abandons third-party tracking cookies.

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'Exceptional' 15th-Century Ming Dynasty bowl unearthed at US yard sale - BB

The small bowl bought for $35 last year is set to be auctioned for between $300,000 and $500,000.

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Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to fly to moon - BBC News

Yusaku Maezawa says he will pay for the entire trip, so those who come on board will fly for free.

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How your sense of smell predicts your overall health - BBC Future

The effect that disease can have on our sense of smell has been thrown under the spotlight by Covid-19, but what else can we learn about our health from our noses?

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Alec Baldwin deactivates Twitter account over 'switching accents' joke - BB

The actor made light of a recent controversy surrounding the heritage of his wife, Hilaria.

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Box jellyfish: Australian teenager fatally stung on Queensland beach - BBC

It is the first such death from the venomous ocean animal in Australia in 15 years.

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Why are QAnon believers obsessed with 4 March? - BBC News

Believers are using an old, irrelevant law to herald the supposed return to power of Donald Trump.

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SpaceX's Starship rocket lands but then explodes - BBC News

Elon Musk's concept space vehicle completes a test flight but then destroys itself in flames.

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'Hovering ship' photographed off Cornish coast by walker - BBC News

An illusion called "superior mirage" caused the vessel to look like it was hovering above the sea.

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Why we can't stop peeking into other people's lives - BBC Worklife

Humans are curious – and we’re looking into each other's lives more than ever. But in a pandemic, this might not simply be a nosy habit.

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How Kenya is harnessing the immense heat from the Earth - BBC Future

In the volcanic region of East Africa's Great Rift Valley, tectonic shifts are tearing the continent apart – and releasing unimaginable quantities of clean energy.

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Louvre reunited with 'exceptional' armour stolen in 1983 - BBC News

The helmet and breastplate were discovered by an antiquities expert in Bordeaux.

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Banksy confirms escaping prisoner artwork at Reading Prison - BBC News

The street art appeared on the side of Reading Prison, which is under threat of development.

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Nasa's Perseverance rover begins its exploration of Mars - BBC News

The one-tonne robot wiggles its wheels before rolling forwards across Jezero Crater's dusty terrain.

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John McAfee charged with fraud over cryptocurrency - BBC News

The businessman is accused of promoting cryptocurrency to his followers to inflate prices.

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Italian dictionary Trecanni urged to change 'sexist' definition of 'woman'

The Treccani dictionary includes derogatory terms such as "whore" as synonyms for "woman".

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BBC - Travel - Can Hanli Prinsloo help South Africa reclaim its oceans?

South Africa is blessed with stunning natural beauty, but very few residents have historically had access to the sea. Now, a champion freediver is hoping to change that.

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Tesla partners with nickel mine amid shortage fears - BBC News

There are concerns about supplies of nickel which are needed for batteries that power most electric cars.

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Why teenage sleep is so important for mental health - BBC Future

Teenagers can sometimes struggle to get out of bed in the morning – but ensuring they get enough sleep could be vital for health in later life.

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Covid: Banksy to auction Southampton hospital artwork for NHS - BBC News

The piece depicts a young boy discarding his superhero toys in favour of a model of an NHS nurse.

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What's your pension invested in? - BBC News

While pension pots are going green, how easy is it to dump investments in tobacco or gambling?

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How a ring tells the story of a forgotten secret agent - BBC News

A war hero had been all but forgotten. But now his story can be told - thanks to his engagement ring.

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Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public - BB

The referendum, brought by a far-right party, could affect Muslim women who wear the burka or niqab.

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Myanmar coup: The shadowy business empire funding the Tatmadaw - BBC News

Advocacy groups are calling for sanctions against the military's secretive business interests.

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