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The massive mosque built once a year

2 August 2019
Peter YeungFeatures correspondent
Paul de Roos People participate in the Crepissage at the Great Mosque in Djenne, MaliPaul de Roos

During the Crépissage, residents of Djenné, Mali, work together to repair and rebuild the Grand Mosque, the world’s largest mud-brick structure.

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Handcycling to Everest

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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Why is mental health so hard to measure?

Why is mental health so hard to measure?

Katty Kay and John Burn-Murdoch on why solid mental health data is so hard to find, and what that means.

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The minimalist choreographer who changed dance forever

The minimalist choreographer who changed dance forever

At 86, Lucinda Childs is still redefining modern dance by building intricate and mathematical work.

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The AI system designed to spot driving hazards before you do

The AI system designed to spot driving hazards before you do

From monitoring hazards to assisting drivers, Tech Now finds out how AI can make driving safer.

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Africa's richest person speaks about Africa's sovereignty

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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Life in a remote station in Antarctica

Life in a remote station at the edge of the world

For a carpenter in Antarctica no two days are the same as the extreme weather provides non-stop challenges.

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Wall Street rallies as tech rebounds

US stocks rebound as rumors of SpaceX-Tesla merger loom

Kelly Bogdanova, of RBC Wealth Management, says investors came into earnings season with the 'bar set very high'.

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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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Unlocking Africa's clean energy

The entrepreneur betting on Africa's energy sector

Founder and businesswoman Linda Mabhena-Olagunju explains what it takes to scale clean energy across Africa.

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The centuries-old mystery beneath Sri Lanka's coast

The centuries-old mystery beneath Sri Lanka's coast

Underwater relics beneath Sri Lanka's coast are helping archaeologists piece together an ancient story.

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Wall Street opens down

US market opens lower as AI stocks lead sell-offs

Ed Moya, of AlphaSense, says rising borrowing costs are 'eating away' at AI companies' earnings.

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The enduring mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

From sonar scans to eyewitness accounts, discover why the Loch Ness Monster mystery refuses to fade.

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Tech shares attempt recovery

AI sell-off lingers as tech shares mount recovery

George Schultze, of Schultze Asset Management, says he's worried about the massive debt taken on to fund AI.

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AI meets Italian gelato

The Italian gelato maker using AI to invent new flavours

The Travel Show meets a gelato pioneer blending artificial intelligence with Italian tradition.

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A thorny debate over the future of dementia

A thorny debate over the future of dementia

As the population ages, some researchers think dementia cases will rise far less than projected.

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Why the television refuses to die

Why the television refuses to die

Do we still need televisions? Tech Now explores the future of home entertainment.

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US retail sales rise

Inflation jumps alongside US retail sales

Debbie Hippensteel, of River Wealth Advisors, says the cost of borrowing could 'hit' tech startups going forward.

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A day in the life of a crane operator in Oslo

A job as a crane operator is not for the faint of heart, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile.

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The unique Japanese stays teaching guests traditional crafts

In rural Japan, travellers can stay in special guest houses and learn centuries-old crafts from local artisans.

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