28 October 2021
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Frances Haugen tells MPs: 'Facebook makes hate worse'
The former Facebook employee gives evidence to MPs amid fresh revelations about the company.
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Facebook: 'Financial interest to create a safe environment'
Facebook's vice-president of content policy, Monika Bickert, spoke to the BBC about the site.
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Robo-cat waiters come to restaurant chain and other news
Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.
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DNA: How genes could affect our mind and body
Decode Genetics is researching how genetics shape our bodies, our minds and our personalities.
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Discovery Tour Viking Age: Can video games teach history?
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has been adapted for use in schools for teaching about the Vikings.
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Can driving data help make our roads safer?
Sensors in cars and on lampposts are used to spot erratic driving and locate dangerous hotspots.
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Sea-like robots float at Tate Modern and other tech news
Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.
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Microsoft Chief Digital Officer tops Powerlist
The Powerlist 2022 recognises the most powerful people of African and African Caribbean heritage in the UK.
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Climate change in India: Teen inventor's solar-powered ironing cart
India's ironing vendors use charcoal as fuel, but Vinisha Umashankar's cart harnesses the Sun's energy.
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Should our DNA dictate what we eat?
Companies are offering dietary advice based on customers’ propensity for certain heath conditions.
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The plant with seeds that can grow meat
In an Icelandic greenhouse barley is being grown which could help produce meat without animals.
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Star Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space
The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real.
