Technology
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Eight-year-old lands dream job as gamer
What can Fortnite teach us about life? An esports team has just signed its youngest-ever player. Aged eight, he is a gaming prodigy. But some say that gaming is a terrible waste of time.
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Welcome to the galaxy’s first hotel
Would holidays in space really be better? The world’s first orbiting resort could be open as soon as 2027 – but some people think it would be better to explore the wonders of Earth instead.
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Robot artist puts paintings on show
Can machines really create art? A museum in London has announced it is putting on a show of self-portraits painted by an AI artist. But some critics argue that robots cannot be creative.
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Take-off! Flying car approved for skies
Would they make life easier? Inventors of a new flying car say it could be on our roads in two years. Some hope it will change our lives – others say it is just another pointless gadget.
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Touchdown! Robot lands safely on Mars
Is there life on Mars? Last week, NASA rover Perseverance touched down on the nearby planet after a journey of over seven months. While on Mars, it will be searching for clues of life.
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Lab successfully makes 3D printed steak
Will 3D-printed food solve world hunger? A lab in Israel has grown a beef steak from scratch using cells taken from a cow. Some say the new technology could save lives in the future.
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Google threatens to leave Australia
Has Google changed the way we think? The search engine is threatening to block searches in Australia because of a new law. It has left some people wondering if humans could survive without it.
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The folk songs taking TikTok by storm
Should we sing more? Traditional sea shanties have gone viral after a Scottish postman performed one on TikTok. Fans say that making music brings people together in difficult times.
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Elon Musk becomes world’s richest person
Is he a good role model? Elon Musk is the billionaire owner of Tesla. He dreams of sending humans to live on other planets. And he has just become the wealthiest person on Earth.
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Whales and wind power bring climate crisis hope
Will 2021 be a turning point for the climate crisis? An activist who started cleaning oceans as a teenager says this year is the time for change – and new technology could make it possible.
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All aboard! London to Gatwick in four minutes
Will it mean the end of cities? Last week, passengers took a ride in a hyperloop for the first time. This new super-fast transport could change the way we think about cities forever.
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The toy that could teach pets to talk
Is talking to our pets a good idea? One company has come up with a device that lets dogs learn words. By pressing buttons, the pets can “talk” to their owners about what they want to do.
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Santa visits go virtual as grottos close
Should Santa embrace modern technology? Pre-Christmas visits are cancelled due to lockdown. But video calls mean he can share the festive spirit all the way from the North Pole.
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Fossil footprints reveal Ice Age tale
Would you like to meet Zoe? Scientists have discovered the longest trail of fossilised human footprints. They tell a story of a young child’s dangerous journey in difficult weather.
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New jets bring back supersonic travel
Are supersonic planes a good idea? Nearly 20 years after Concorde made its final trip, the world is one step closer to passenger jets that fly faster than the speed of sound.