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The most colourful job in the world?

25 February 2022
Alexandra ReynoldsFeatures correspondent
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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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How today's biggest blockbuster films are made

Tech Now visits Pinewood Studios to test the new technology shaping today's major franchises and blockbusters.

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Is tech ruining the World Cup?

Is World Cup tech taking the human magic out of football?

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How meal times affect your health

The time of day you have a meal and even how much you chew it can affect how many calories you get from it.

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Is there an AI stock market bubble?

Despite the Iran war and rising inflation, US stock markets have continued to hit all-time highs this year.

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Am I an AI deepfake?

AI fakery has been used to scam people out of large sums of money and even attempt to sway elections.

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Come for Carnival, stay for the world-class steak

Uruguay is one of South America's smallest nations, but don't let its size fool you.

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Dollar slides on weaker than expected job growth

Edward Yardeni of Yardeni Research says the new jobs data makes a Fed rate hike less likely.

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How Queen Charlotte's matchmaking evaded a succession crisis

After her granddaughter's untimely death, Queen Charlotte had to race to secure an heir to the throne.

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US markets fall amid Fed jitters

Alonso Munoz of Hamilton Capital Partners explains what investors can expect from Fed chair Kevin Warsh.

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How to do German beer gardens without looking like a tourist

From bringing your own food to one-litre mugs, these are the implicit rules of traditional Bavarian beer gardens.

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US stocks rise despite worst month for tech stocks

Julie Biel of Kayne Anderson Rudnick says it's hard to gauge where the biggest profits from AI will be seen.

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The crude Georgian-era art that took aim at Britain's king

Georgian-era artists used outrageous imagery to express their unfavourable views of King George III.

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US stocks rebound despite tech correction concerns

Eddie Ghabour of Key Advisors Wealth Management expects tech correction to continue over the summer.

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Bocuse d'Or: The world's toughest cooking contest

At Bocuse d'Or, elite chefs compete in one of the world's most demanding culinary contests.

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Wall Street reflects concern over AI costs

Dana D'Auria of Envestnet discusses the convergence of concerns around AI.

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You slept fine. But then you checked your smartwatch.

Katty Kay and Dr Kelly Glazer Baron on how chasing a better sleep score can make you more anxious.

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The science connecting extreme weather to human activity

Tech Now explores 'attribution studies', a branch of climate science that proves extreme weather is not random.

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The secret WW2 magazine ridiculing Hitler's mother

Curt Bloch found inspiration in hiding by creating an anti-nazi parody magazine in the attic.

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Why ancient Roman buildings last for millennia

Structures like the Pantheon and many others containing a type of concrete made by the Romans still stand today.

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The rare medieval street about to reveal its secrets

In the lush, rural landscape of Somerset, England is the cathedral city of Wells.

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