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Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘faces USDA investigation after deaths of 1,500 animals in testing’
Elon Musk‘s Neuralink is under federal investigation for animal-welfare violations amid staff complaints that its animal testing is being rushed,…
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Yellowstone’s supervolcano holds up to TWICE as much magma than previously believed, study finds
The beast below: Yellowstone’s supervolcano – that would cause mass destruction when it erupts next – holds up to TWICE…
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Birth control made with compounds from LOBSTERS blocks 98% of sperm
Birth control made with compounds from LOBSTERS blocks 98 PERCENT of the nearly 100 million sperm trying to penetrate the…
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Apple’s car is scaled back – if it arrives it will NOT be fully self-driving but could cost $100K
Long-delayed Apple car has been scaled back: IF it arrives in 2026, over 10 years since rumors began, it will…
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘botched experiments’ revealed by former employee and internal lab notes
‘Botched experiments’ by Elon Musk‘s Neuralink allegedly ‘kept suffering animals alive for no reason and malpractice caused monkey’s brains to…
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Climate change means Chardonnay grapes could be grown near Birmingham by 2050
Chardonnay grapes could soon be suitable to grow as far north as Birmingham a new study has found. Brumdeaux could…
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Meta oversight board slams Facebook’s special treatment of VIPs and demands an overhaul
Meta’s internal oversight board slammed the company’s policies that give VIP users – including celebrities, politicians and business partners –…
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Banging and crashing from neighbours is the most annoying noise nuisance, scientists find
Keep it down! Banging and crashing from noisy neighbours is scientifically proven to be more annoying than any other noise…
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Short men have psychopathic and narcissistic tendencies to help them appear powerful, study finds
With #ShortKingSpring trending on social media earlier this year, it would seem like the trope of ‘tall, dark and handsome’ for…
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Apple rolls out self-repair service to the UK – letting customers fix their device at home
Apple has rolled out its self-repair service to the UK and seven other European countries, letting users restore their own…
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Scientists reveal why our favourite Christmas films stand the test of time
In the run up to Christmas, many of us lose our adventurous side when it comes to sticking something on…
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The Tile Mate shoppers call a ‘life saver’ for lost items is on sale on Amazon
The Tile Mate shoppers call a ‘life saver’ for lost items is on sale for under £15 – and it’s…
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More than 2,5000 dead endangered seals wash up on Russia’s Caspian coast
Corpses of more than 2,500 endangered Caspian seals were found on a beach in southern Russia on Sunday, which scientists…
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Mysterious 80-foot object made of wood emerges during low-tide on Daytona Beach, Florida
What do YOU think it is? Mysterious 80-foot wood object revealed on Daytona Beach, Florida – with theories including ancient…
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Hackers linked to Chinese government STOLE $20 million in Covid relief benefits from 12 states
Hackers linked to Chinese government STOLE at least $20 million in Covid relief benefits – including small business grants and…
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Mars will light up the night’s skies this week
This week stargazers in the UK will get the best view of Mars on offer this decade – and they…
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Scientists put air fryer to the test against other kitchen appliances
Air fryers are the must-have Christmas gifts of 2022, promising a quick and cheap way to cook our meals in…
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Robot SAVES 61-year-old man’s life by removing a 2.3-inch cancerous tumor from his throat in the UK
Robot SAVES 61-year-old man’s life by removing a 2.3-inch cancerous tumor from his throat using ‘minimal access’ surgery – a…
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Scientists say listeners who hear groan-inducing puns are actually GRATEFUL for the gags
Why dads tell dad jokes: Scientists say listeners who hear groan-inducing puns are actually GRATEFUL for the gags (as we…
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Fossil of ‘small butcher’ reptile found in storage shifts modern lizard’s origins by 35M years
Fossil of ‘small butcher’ reptile found in museum’s storage cupboard shifts origin of modern lizards back 35 MILLION years A…
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Could this wearable for COWS improve the world’s food systems? New device tracks health markers
Could this wearable for COWS improve the world’s food systems? Scientists build device to track health, location and environmental effects…
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Twitter offers advertisers incentives – matching $500K in spending as Elon Musk platform struggles
Twitter offers a $500K advertiser spending match incentive as Elon Musk’s platform struggles to bring back 50 brands – and…
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Predatory penguin-like dinosaur lived in Mongolia 70 million years ago
Is it a bird? No, it’s a swimming dinosaur! Predatory penguin-like creature that was more suited to water than land…
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James Webb Telescope unveils a new view of the Pillars of Creation
Almost 30 years ago the Pillars of Creation stunned the astronomy world when they were captured by NASA‘s famed Hubble…
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Facebook failed to detect death threats against election workers ahead of US midterms
‘We’re doing to kill you all’: Facebook failed to detect death threats against election workers ahead of midterms – while…
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Seasonal weather patterns found on Saturn’s largest moon by NASA’s James Webb
Saturn‘s largest moon features electrically charged sands, lakes flowing with methane and a hazy atmosphere, but NASA‘s James Webb Space…
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Former SpaceX engineer, 62, accuses Elon Musk’s company of age discrimination
A 62-year-old former SpaceX engineer says that Elon Musk‘s company discriminated against him on the basis of age during his…
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Woman talks to her past self in ‘trippy’ conversation
If we could talk to our younger selves, what would we say, what advice would we impart and how would…
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Plant-based beef tenderloin with protein fibres that mimic real meat goes on sale for £40
If you’ve got any vegans coming round for Christmas dinner, you may be frantically wracking your brains to think of…
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Icelandic woman’s face was ravaged by SYPHILIS 500 years ago
A woman who lived in Iceland 500 years ago suffered from a severe form of syphilis, a new study has…
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How Elon Musk’s Starlink of over 3,000 satellites works
This week, ministers announced that Elon Musk’s SpaceX will help connect the most isolated parts of the British countryside by…
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Batteries left in discarded electricals start over 700 fires each year, report warns
When chucking out your old gadgets after getting some new gear for Christmas, you may want to think about removing…
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Adorable footage shows football-loving RAYS showing off their ball skills at London Aquarium
Manta rays are believed to be some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and have several traits and…
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China completes world’s largest solar telescope array with 1.9-mile-wide ring of 313 dishes
China completes world’s largest solar telescope array with 1.9-mile-wide ring of 313 dishes that will stare STRAIGHT into the sun…
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Spotify Wrapped drops but Apple Music Replay fans have it trending
Spotify Wrapped has finally dropped, giving users a look at their most-listened-to music of 2022. The annual feature reveals the songs,…
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Twitter’s former head of safety says platform is LESS safe under Elon Musk and decries layoffs
Twitter’s former head of trust and safety says platform is LESS safe under Elon Musk – despite the network cracking…
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Amelia Earhart’s disappearance: Unseen text on metal panel could hold clues to aviator’s fate
The disappearance of America’s famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart is one of the most enduring mysteries of the 20th century. But…
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Software claiming to expose nudes on TikTok installs malware that can steal your passwords and more
Software that claims to ‘unfilter’ TikToks and expose nudes actually installs malware that can STEAL your passwords and credit card…
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How to see my Spotify Wrapped 2022 stats
After much anticipation Spotify Wrapped is finally here, giving you a look at your most-listened-to music of 2022. The steaming…
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Solar storm could launch 1.8 million mph solar winds at Earth TOMORROW
A ‘canyon-like’ cavity in the sun’s atmosphere known as a coronal hole will launch a solar storm towards our planet…
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Dogs prefer ELECTRIC cars to petrol or diesel vehicles as they give a smootherride
Charging pup! Dogs prefer ELECTRIC cars to petrol or diesel vehicles – with the smoother ride reducing their heart rate…
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When is my Spotify Wrapped 2022 out? How can I see my top songs and artists?
December is almost here, which means Spotify is about to remind you just how embarrassing your listening habits are. The…
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Climate change will cause waves of migration into Britain, says former head of MI5
Climate change will trigger migration to the UK that will make current, conflict-driven levels seem like ‘nothing’, the former head…
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More trees were blown down than planted last year in England
More trees were blown down than planted last year: England lost thousands of acres of woodlands due to more ‘frequent’…
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Tesla is redesigning the Model 3 to cut production costs and will produce the less complex version
Tesla is reportedly redesigning the Model 3 to cut production costs and will produce a less complex version in late…
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Two minerals never before seen on Earth are discovered in a 14-ton meteorite that crashed in Africa
Two ‘alien’ minerals never before seen on Earth are discovered in a 14-ton meteorite that crashed in Somalia two years…
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Deepfake Mark Zuckerberg thanks Democrats for their ‘service and inaction’ on antitrust bills
A deepfake version of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thanked Congressional Democrats for their ‘service and inaction’ on antitrust legislation. The…
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Bats are the ‘death metal singers’ of the animal kingdom
Bat Out of Hell! Bats are the ‘death metal singers’ of the animal kingdom – with a wider vocal range…
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Google paid iHeartRadio hosts to read a script endorsing Pixel 4 phones they’d NEVER used, FTC says
Google settles with FTC after paying iHeartMedia radio hosts to endorse Pixel 4 phones they’d NEVER used in nearly 29,000…
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Twitter is reinstating 62,000 banned accounts, report claims
Twitter appears to be getting to work on reviving banned accounts as part of new owner Elon Musk‘s ‘amnesty’. According…
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