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Beyond the tip of the iceberg

Apr 08, 202526 min
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Episode description

Tech Life looks at icebergs. Climate change means there are more of them in our oceans, breaking away and slowly melting. Scientists need to study them - but how ? We speak to an expert about robotic gliders, which are opening up new research opportunities.

Also in this edition, can we trust artificial intelligence ? One of its problems is that it hallucinates, so we find out more about it.

How can tech help people who are blind or partially sighted watch TV ?

And our reporter gets his hands dirty examining rhino poo!

You can tell us about the one item of tech that you use in your life everyday – please get in touch by emailing techlife@bbc.co.uk or send us a Whatsapp message or voice memo on +44 330 1230 320.

Presenter: Imran Rahman-Jones Producer: Tom Quinn Editor: Monica Soriano

(Image: A photograph of a robotic glider suspended above the water. Credit: Doctor Natasha Lucas)

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