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Why working from home might be less sustainable - BBC Worklife

Zero commute, no office energy consumption – working from home seems the most sustainable solution. But the answer to impact isn’t that simple.

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The man who refused to freeze to death - BBC Future

Lost, wet and alone in a freezing, snow covered landscape, an Icelandic fisherman’s story of survival against the odds reveals the human body’s remarkable ability to adapt to the cold.

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Period poverty: Scotland first in world to make period products free - BBC

MSPs unanimously approve a bill giving a legal right to free access to sanitary products in public buildings.

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Taylor Swift literally plays The Man in new video - BBC News

The singer wears a beard, wig and suit and sings about the joys of being male in the music business.

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BBC - Travel - The berry that keeps Asia looking young

The goji berry, which has been part of Chinese culture since the 3rd Century, is now being viewed as one of the hottest superfoods available today.

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BBC - Travel - Spain’s mysterious underwater ‘Stonehenge’

Thought to be more than 4,000 years old, the Dolmen of Guadalperal was “invisible” for almost 60 years – until it unexpectedly reappeared.

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Should we give up on the dream of space elevators? - BBC Future

Elevators whisking people and cargo from Earth’s surface into space could end the era of rockets. But making them reality is challenging. Nic Fleming reports.

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Couleur Café - Wikipedia

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Why hasn’t AI changed the world yet? - BBC News

Self-driving cars, robot surgeons: artificial intelligence promises a lot, but what has it delivered?

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BBC - Travel - How the humble potato changed the world

A staple food for cultures across the globe, the tuber has emerged as a nutritional giant and the friend of peasants, rulers and sages. Even today, its possibilities are endless.

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Vatican opens archives of Holocaust-era Pope Pius XII - BBC News

Scholars have waited decades to see papers from the controversial reign of Pius XII.

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‘My toy walrus waited 25 years in the Arctic’ - BBC News

Julia spent 25 years dreaming of her first home. Eventually she returned - and found a long-lost toy.

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Spain plans 'only yes means yes' rape law - BBC News

The reform to Spain's controversial rape laws focus on the importance of sexual consent.

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Call to remove 'sexist' dictionary definitions for 'woman' - BBC News

Campaigners point out there are a "wealth of derogatory examples" of how to use woman in a sentence.

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Coronavirus: What can we learn from the Spanish flu? - BBC Future

After World War One, a flu pandemic swept the world, killing at least 50 million people. What lessons can it teach us about Covid-19?

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Why slowing your breathing helps you relax - BBC Worklife

Cultivating more control over our lungs can bring many benefits to our mental and physical health. Is it time to relearn breathing?

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Is it possible to build wildlife-friendly windfarms? - BBC Future

One of the greenest types of energy poses a conservation conundrum – wind farms can lead to collisions with birds and bats. Is there way to build them so they don't harm animals?

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Australian thief uses fishing rod to steal Versace necklace - BBC News

The thief was caught on CCTV hooking the Versace necklace from a designer store in Melbourne.

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Is it okay to tell a dirty joke at work? - BBC News

Almost a third of British men say yes. However, only 16% of their female counterparts agree.

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Tattoos: 'The more I have, the more confident I feel' - BBC News

Post Malone says he gets inked because of insecurity over how he looks - and he's not the only one.

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Delhi's inventive answer to the electric car - BBC Future

The rise of the electric three-wheeler could help to reduce India’s emissions and improve air quality, but how can this niche vehicle compete on Delhi’s busy streets?

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How burnout affects mental health workers - BBC Worklife

Their day to day jobs involve solving other people’s emotional issues. So how do therapists avoid taking those issues home with them?

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BBC - Travel - Lord Howe: Australia’s most exclusive island?

Everything about Lord Howe, a reef-rimmed tropical island 780km north-east of Sydney, is laidback – except for the fervour with which its locals protect their paradise.

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Can you feed cats and dogs a vegan diet? - BBC Future

Some vegan pet owners don’t just want to give up animal products – they want their pets to as well. But can cats and dogs really go meat free?

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Wikipedia: A Disinformation Operation?

Is Wikipedia an open encyclopedia or a covert propaganda platform?

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