VIDEO: How do you round up a camel herd?
Sat, 18 May 2013 23:36:08 GMT
Australia is home to the world's largest camel herd, but it is causing environmental problems. Simon Reeve is shown how one cattle ranch owner deals with the animals - by rounding them up and selling them for meat.
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Google chief defends tax affairs
Sun, 19 May 2013 11:04:20 GMT
Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt defends the company's tax affairs after it comes in for strong criticism from MPs.
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Treasury claims banks 'safer in UK'
Sat, 18 May 2013 23:23:32 GMT
The latest UK government paper on the impact of Scottish independence will claim the UK is better placed to manage the risk of a financial crisis.
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US questions Google on Glass privacy
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:36 GMT
US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.
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Single-pixel camera makes 3D image
Thu, 16 May 2013 23:13:04 GMT
Scientists in Glasgow have discovered a low-cost way to create 3D images, capable of sensing frequencies beyond visible light.
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Denmark crowned Eurovision winners
Sun, 19 May 2013 00:37:37 GMT
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest, with the UK's Bonnie Tyler finishing 19th out of 26 countries.
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Blue plaque for Morecambe and Wise
Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:38 GMT
A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios.
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UK astronaut Peake to go into orbit
Sun, 19 May 2013 17:02:29 GMT
The UK astronaut Tim Peake is given a date to fly to the International Space Station.
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Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer
Sat, 18 May 2013 01:27:03 GMT
The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.
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Time-lapse imaging 'improves IVF'
Fri, 17 May 2013 01:49:29 GMT
Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.
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Brain stimulation maths boost link
Fri, 17 May 2013 01:09:49 GMT
Applying high-frequency electrical noise to the brain can boost maths skills up to six months later, say Oxford University researchers.
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Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal
Sun, 19 May 2013 17:43:03 GMT
Arsenal finish fourth in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League with a nervy 1-0 win over Newcastle.
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Nadal hammers Federer in Rome final
Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:18 GMT
Rafael Nadal drops only four games as he beats Roger Federer to win his seventh Italian Open title.
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Tweets of the week: IRS, Beyonce's baby and Bea Arthur
Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:57 GMT
For the week ending 17 May, here is a look at the news making waves in America - all in 140 characters or less.
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Breast cancer: What is the risk?
Fri, 17 May 2013 23:27:50 GMT
Angelina Jolie had a mastectomy after being told there was an 87% chance she would develop breast cancer. How high is the risk for other women?
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