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From England to France: a bridge too far
Should we build a bridge across the channel? “The best thing between France and England is — the sea” said 19th-century wit Donald Jerrold. Even in the era of the “Chunnel” many still agree.
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Invasion of the home help robots
Should we let clever machines take over our private spaces? In the past few days companies big and small have been showing off their latest smart gadgets at the world’s biggest tech fair.
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Now even our pets could be robots too
Would you like a robot for a pet? Scientists have created a new interactive robot dog. It is one of many recent bionic beasts inspired by the animal kingdom — from kangaroos to snakes.
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Child inventor wins £18,000 science prize
Can you ever be too young to change the world? An 11-year-old girl has won an £18,000 science prize for an invention which could save lives. How hard would it be for you to match this?
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Anger as Facebook targets under 13s
Are you and your friends too young to use social media? Facebook has designed a version of its popular Messenger app for under-13s. One UK politician told it to “stay away from my kids.”
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Chinese robot passes national medical exams
Can artificial intelligence improve health care? A robot has stunned China by passing the country’s medical exam. This proves that machines are becoming better at being doctors.
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Video games accused of creating a gambling habit
Are video games like casinos? Games such as ”Star Wars Battlefront II” let players spend real money on random rewards. Some say that kids who play them may as well be on the slot machines…
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‘Burgergate’ emoji headache for Google
Should emojis be realistic? Google’s strange-looking burger emoji has got people talking on social media. Some want it to be changed, but others argue that the haters are missing the point.
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The magic cap that turns us all into composers
Should everyone be a composer? Scientists have invented a cap that can read music we make up in our minds and capture it for others to enjoy. We no longer need any complex special skills.
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Amazing technology behind filming of Blue Planet
Is David Attenborough’s new show the best TV ever made? Blue Planet II took four years to film. It uses incredible technology to capture the sounds, sights and...
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Future Olympics may include video games
Should video games be an Olympic sport? Professional video game contests are bigger than ever. Now the International Olympic Committee is debating adding them to the 2024 Paris games.
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How robots will run the schools of the future
Will technology change education for the better? Experts predict that advances in robotics and artificial intelligence will transform the world around us, including our schools.
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Facebook’s virtual disaster zone tour
Could virtual reality make us nicer? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for a “tasteless” video which showed a cartoon version of himself exploring floods in Puerto Rico.
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The camera that captures your entire life
Cool? Or a bit creepy? Google is releasing a new mini-camera called Clips that is always on, can recognise people and decides for itself when to film your family, friends and pets.
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Are computer games a waste of time?
“Get off your computer and stop wasting your time!” But new research is showing that the changes in computer games mean they now have great educational value. So are they useful after all?