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The most colourful job in the world?

25 February 2022
Alexandra ReynoldsFeatures correspondent
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tiles herat

Despite decades of war and unrest, a group of Afghani artisans are still hard at work, carefully crafting and carving new tiles for Herat’s vibrant Great Mosque.

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Wall Street relaxes after mass selloffs

US markets calmer after tech selloffs yesterday

Katy Kaminski, of AlphaSimplex, says investors are still 'evaluating' the impact of US midterms on AI trades.

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Do men hire more women after having a daughter?

Do men hire more women after having a daughter?

Katty Kay and economist Maddalena Ronchi on what happens to male hiring managers after the birth of a daughter.

Katty Kay
Inside one of Europe's biggest technology events

Inside one of Europe's biggest technology events

Tech Now highlights some of the standout inventions, emerging technology and trends at VivaTech in Paris.

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Wildlife photography in South Carolina

Using a macro lens to photograph spiders and snakes

Join American photographer Hallie Cowan Barrera as she captures nature's smaller creatures.

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Wall Street up after US elections

US markets rally after historic US midterm elections results

Ken Fisher, of Fisher Investments, says that the months following midterms is 'historically' a profitable period.

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Japan's quest to map the happy brain

Japan's quest to map the happy brain

Japanese scientists are using AI to decode Maemuki, the mindset behind a happy and more resilient brain.

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US markets open mixed

Wall Street opens mixed on US midterm elections day

Clayton Allison, of Prime Capital Financial, says that US midterm elections are a 'volatility' event for markets.

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The transformative potential of African AI

AI's role in transforming Africa's digital infrastructure

Leading tech CEO Hardy Pemhiwa tells the BBC how AI could transform Africa's digital landscape.

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Watch sea anemones battle for territory in timelapse

Watch sea anemones battle for territory in timelapse

They may look peaceful, but sea anemones use venomous cells and specialised tentacles to defend their territory.

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Mysterious carvings found in Kew Palace

Mysterious carvings found in Queen Charlotte's palace

Apotropaic marks, or witch marks, found in a historic royal residence reveal fears and superstitions of the era.

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Our tech columnist answers your biggest AI questions

Our tech columnist answers your biggest AI questions

Thomas Germain and Katty Kay unpack five key questions that everyone should be asking about AI.

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The high-tech mission to preserve a 17th-century shipwreck

The high-tech mission to preserve a 17th-century shipwreck

Scientists are using cutting-edge technology to protect one of the world's most famous shipwrecks.

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Wall Street opens shaky

US economy grew faster than expected in third quarter

Phil Palumbo, of Palumbo Wealth Management, says hiking rates 'aggressively' would harm the US economy.

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The power of seagrass

Nature's greatest weapon in the fight against climate change

Seagrass may look unassuming, but these underwater meadows play a powerful role in tackling climate change.

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The secret of the German Pretzel

The hunt for New York's most authentic pretzel

BBC journalist Manuel Scheuernstuhl goes on the hunt for an authentic German pretzel in New York City.

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Inside the only all-female Indian kitchen in the world

London's Darjeeling Express is ground zero for chef Asma Khan, a champion of women's empowerment.

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The network linking African businesses to global markets

Seacom's $2bn cable vision aims to strengthen Africa's role in the global digital economy.

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The refinery at the centre of Africa's industrial ambitions

Aliko Dangote, the businessman behind Africa's biggest refinery, shares his vision for economic sovereignty.

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Tech stocks rise as Anthropic advances towards IPO

Matt Orton, of Raymond James, says there are questions about how much capital Anthropic needs to keep growing.

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The extraordinary journey to Everest Base Camp by handcycle

Watch adaptive athlete Ollie Thorn take on the tough challenge of reaching Everest Base Camp by handcycle.

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