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Why typewriters beat computers
They're clunky, dirty and can't access the internet, yet every year thousands of people buy typewriters when they could probably afford a computer. Why?
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Xerox plans the future of today
The famed Xerox Parc labs invites the BBC to view the best of its latest crop of research projects
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Illegal downloaders 'face UK ban'
Internet access may be cut for people who illegally download music and videos under government proposals.
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Robot 'pied piper' leads roaches
Robot cockroaches can influence the behaviour of their flesh-and-blood counterparts, research shows.
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The future of news
As the BBC News website celebrates its 10th anniversary, we ask some leading lights in media and technology where they think the online world will take them.
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What the papers say
A look at what is making the headlines in Tuesday's morning newspapers.
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Foam targets heavy metal clean-up
A rigid foam-like material can be used to soak up heavy metals from water, Science journal reports.
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Megaflood 'made Island Britain'
Britain became separated from mainland Europe after a catastrophic flood some time before 200,000 years ago, a sonar study of the English Channel confirms.
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Sex sells, but at what cost?
"Sex sells", but humans' fixation with status symbols is threatening efforts to tackle climate change.
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Open your laptops and begin
Microsoft is showing signs that it is willing to evolve but it needs to do much more to survive, argues Bill Thompson
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Your perspective on the world: 28 April-4 May
Some of the best pictures sent in by BBC News website readers
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Speed boost plan for file-sharing
Movies and music could be shared faster over the net thanks to a system pioneered by researchers in the US.
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Genome pioneer fishes for diversity
Human genome hunter Craig Venter discovers unexpected microbial riches on his latest ocean voyage.
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What's the cost of e-mailing 1.8m people?
Tony Blair emailed 1.8 million people about his transport policy. How much more expensive would it have been to write to them?
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Why is the price of bread important?
The price of bread could soon rise to £1 a loaf, bakers are warning. But why is the cost of bread so important?
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European press review
Russian President Vladimir Putin's talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and ongoing trouble at the European plane maker Airbus feature in the European press.
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Palestinian press hails unity deal
"The first step in a 1,000 mile journey" is how one Palestinian paper views the national unity government.
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Oyster boat back on the water
The last surviving boat from an oyster trade which died out after a food poisoning scandal is back on the water.
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Row continues over exam standards
Ministers and exam officials defend standards against claims that A-levels are "not fit for purpose".
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Britain's holiday camp with guns
Shooting has long had a difficult image in Britain. But for some, no holiday would be complete without a rifle and target range.
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