How Coca-Cola became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how Coca-Cola became a million dollar idea.
Can a mobile device get the better of malaria?
An Oxford firm has developed a device to sequence the genome of malaria parasites to help doctors detect the strain they’re dealing with.
Karaoke comes to China’s shopping centres
In China, karaoke has become so popular that people can now sing inside booths in shopping centres.
Medical marvels
Meet the scientific women fighting cultural conservatism and discovering new drugs from home.
Christmas ball
While most professional sports league stop for Christmas Day, both American football and basketball games will take place in the US on 25 December.
The Christmas glitch
How to prevent net-connected toys and other smart tech gifts becoming a post-Christmas nightmare.
Antibiotic use in meat revealed by UK supermarkets
M&S, Waitrose and Asda all publish the figures as part of a drive to cut the use of antibiotics.
Embraer shares take off on Boeing talks
Embraer stock soared more than 20% after the firm said it had held talks with Boeing about a possible deal.
Hunter Harrison: CSX railway boss dies
The US transportation company’s shares fell sharply on Friday after CEO’s medical leave was announced.
US tax bill: Republicans agree sweeping changes
Senate and House lawmakers reveal final details of the biggest change to the US tax code in 30 years.