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• These fish build group homes that double as devious shrimp traps

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Teamwork is dreamwork.
  
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• The role of humans in self-driving cars is even more complicated after Uber's fatal crash

  26-03-2018 15:26
  A fatal crash with an autonomous Uber has raised questions about how humans should act when robots are in control.
  
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• The great Pacific garbage patch is even trashier than we thought

  26-03-2018 15:26
  The ocean is flooded with plastic.
  
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• Sinus infections can get to your brain—but don't panic

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Traveling through the blood-brain barrier is difficult.
  
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• Scientists still don't understand how freedivers can survive such crushing depths

  26-03-2018 15:26
  They hang between life and death in a delicate balance.
  
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• Scientists have some pretty outlandish ideas for cooling the planet down

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Desperate times inspire desperate measures.
  
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• Scientists have identified a gene that's killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Inbred dogs are kind of doomed.
  
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• New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation

  26-03-2018 15:26
  The million dollar mouse is dead. Long live the million dollar mouse.
  
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• Naps are really beneficial. Here's how to take them.

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Learn how to make any time naptime.
  
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• Is this Jupiter, or a pizza? Join our Jovian guessing game.

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Our solar system's largest planet is a master of disguise.
  
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• Good news: these exoplanets probably have water. Bad news: AHHH SO MUCH WATER.

  26-03-2018 15:26
  You can get too wet for life.
  
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• Five rad and random DIY kits I found this week

  26-03-2018 15:26
  The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 43.
  
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• China's new stealth fighter uses powerful materials with geometry not found in nature

  26-03-2018 15:26
  Metamaterials can make the J-20 an extra stealthy electromagnetic force.
  
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• The closing date for the 2018 Mary Mulvihill Award is 30 March. @RememberingMary siliconrepublic.com/innovation/mar…

  26-03-2018 13:35 via twitter.com
  The closing date for the 2018 Mary Mulvihill Award is 30 March. @RememberingMary siliconrepublic.com/innovation/mar…
  
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• ‘This was a breach of trust, and I’m sorry we didn’t do more at the time’ #MarkZuckerberg #Facebook… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  26-03-2018 13:35 via twitter.com
  ‘This was a breach of trust, and I’m sorry we didn’t do more at the time’ #MarkZuckerberg #Facebook… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• You only have until 31 March to pick up an Early Bird ticket to #Inspirefest 2018 ... what are you waiting for? siliconrepublic.com/companies/insp…

  26-03-2018 13:05 via twitter.com
  You only have until 31 March to pick up an Early Bird ticket to #Inspirefest 2018 ... what are you waiting for? siliconrepublic.com/companies/insp…
  
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• Meet our Start-up of the Week: @tabspaceio siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/tabs…

  26-03-2018 13:05 via twitter.com
  Meet our Start-up of the Week: @tabspaceio siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/tabs…
  
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• Data rescue: The challenges of a DIY data recovery siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/dat…

  26-03-2018 13:01 via twitter.com
  Data rescue: The challenges of a DIY data recovery siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/dat…
  
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• Apple proposes new set of accessibility emoji to improve representation siliconrepublic.com/companies/appl…

  26-03-2018 12:50 via twitter.com
  Apple proposes new set of accessibility emoji to improve representation siliconrepublic.com/companies/appl…
  
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• Secrets buried within ancient crystal reveal origin of African continent siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ori…

  26-03-2018 12:42 via twitter.com
  Secrets buried within ancient crystal reveal origin of African continent siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ori…
  
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• To IPO or ICO? That is the question siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ipo-…

  26-03-2018 12:00 via twitter.com
  To IPO or ICO? That is the question siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ipo-…
  
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• Facebook clarifies Android call and text data collection siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/fac…

  26-03-2018 11:52 via twitter.com
  Facebook clarifies Android call and text data collection siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/fac…
  
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• €6.3m Irish drone research project aims to make flying couriers a reality siliconrepublic.com/machines/drone…

  26-03-2018 11:14 via twitter.com
  €6.3m Irish drone research project aims to make flying couriers a reality siliconrepublic.com/machines/drone…
  
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• How to not dread work on a Monday morning siliconrepublic.com/advice/dread-w…

  26-03-2018 09:50 via twitter.com
  How to not dread work on a Monday morning siliconrepublic.com/advice/dread-w…
  
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• Ireland is the front runner for Brexit relocation from the UK siliconrepublic.com/companies/brex…

  26-03-2018 09:09 via twitter.com
  Ireland is the front runner for Brexit relocation from the UK siliconrepublic.com/companies/brex…
  
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• Zuckerberg takes out ads in UK newspapers to apologise for data scandal siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/zuc…

  26-03-2018 08:45 via twitter.com
  Zuckerberg takes out ads in UK newspapers to apologise for data scandal siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/zuc…
  
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• Tabspace has re-engineered the hiring process for software engineers siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/tabs…

  26-03-2018 07:19 via twitter.com
  Tabspace has re-engineered the hiring process for software engineers siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/tabs…
  
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• Early childhood program for STEM will be building block for success

  26-03-2018 06:27
  The nation’s peak body for science and technology today congratulated the government on a STEM program for pre-schoolers announced over the weekend. This strong show of support for STEM education demonstrates confident leadership and planning for Australia’s future. Science & Technology Australia President, Professor Emma Johnston, said connecting children’s natural curiosity with skills in science […]
  
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• Cambridge University: Charles The Robot Learns To Read Human Emotion

  26-03-2018 02:10 via technocracy.news
  Technocrat scientists intent on perfecting humanoid-style robots are now integrating emotional response and reaction into artificial intelligence. This may seem insignificant, but consider that humans are deceived by emotions more than by intellect.  ⁃ TN EditorTop scientists at Cambridge University have been working with Charles to find out if machines can respond to social cues as part of a ground-breaking project.
  A world dominated by Artificial Intelligence may be closer than we t
  
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• Censorship In Mideast: Bahrain Vows To Hunt Social Media Dissidents

  26-03-2018 01:57 via technocracy.news
  Bahrain has already succumbed to Technocracy-style dictatorship where intolerance for any anti-establishment is evident. This is the same pattern seen in China, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, among others. Using social media data, it is now easy to identify and isolate ‘offenders.’ ⁃ TN EditorBahraini authorities on Sunday announced they would be taking “severe measures” to track down dissidents who use social media, as the Gulf monarchy tightens its grip on politi
  
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• Cambridge Analytica HQ Raided Over Facebook Data-Mining Scandal

  26-03-2018 01:45 via technocracy.news
  Technocrats at Cambridge Analytica and Facebook will not volunteer any wrongdoing, but may be forced into litigation and regulation by government representatives who are appalled at their behavior. The trail of discovery has just started. As I have said many times, “Follow the data, follow the power.” In this case the data involves tens of millions of records on American and British citizens. ⁃ TN EditorCambridge Analytica’s offices in London have been raided by authoriti
  
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