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• Study suggests humans can fall in love with a robot

  04-11-2015 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The discovery by Japanese researchers was made after they asked people to view images of human and humanoid robotic hands in painful situations, such as being cut by a knife.
  
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• Stand up for 6 hours a day to 'banish a third of your body fat'

  04-11-2015 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Being upright, rather than slumped at a desk or on the sofa watching TV was found to be linked to a 32 per cent decrease in the likelihood a person would become obese, a Texas University study found.
  
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• Tony Fadell reveals he talked about an Apple car with Steve Jobs in 2008

  04-11-2015 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ex-Apple employee Tony Fadell (pictured), known as the 'father of the iPod', told Bloomberg he discussed the plans for a car in 2008 with Jobs.
  
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• 'Rainbow cloud' is captured on camera by Beckie Bone Dunning in Jamaica

  04-11-2015 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Beckie Bone Dunning, from Belleville, Illinois, captured the rare sight on camera while visiting Ocho Rios in Jamaica. She posted it on Facebook in search of finding out what it was.
  
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• Nasa is now hiring new astronauts to fly on the Orion capsule

  04-11-2015 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nasa issued a hiring call today for space explorers that may fly on future missions aboard commercially built spacecraft or Nasa's deep-space Orion capsule.
  
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• F-35A fighter finally fires its 3,000 bullets a minute cannon in flight on video

  04-11-2015 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hailed as the most expensive weapon in history, the controversial stealth jet is undergoing rigorous testing. Now, army bosses have revealed it has finally fired its first shots in the air.
  
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• Forget the phablet! Claims Apple will release 4inch iPhone MINI early next year 

  04-11-2015 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is believed the handset will have a metal casing, but not a 3D Touch display. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims it will be followed later in the year by an iPhone 7 and 7 plus.
  
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• Strong forces make antimatter stick

  04-11-2015 21:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Physicists have shed new light on one of the greatest mysteries in science: Why the Universe consists primarily of matter and not antimatter.
  
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• VIDEO: High-speed drone swerves around threats

  04-11-2015 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers in the US are teaching high-speed drones how to avoid obstacles in their flight path at very short notice.
  
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• Do YOU have what it takes to be an astronaut? Nasa is now hiring new recruits

  04-11-2015 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nasa issued a hiring call today for space explorers that may fly on future missions aboard commercially built spacecraft or Nasa's deep-space Orion capsule.
  
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• The perfect grilled cheese sandwich made from Manchego, Gruyere and mild cheddar

  04-11-2015 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A great grilled cheese sandwich is all about balancing the crunch of the buttery bread with the gooey, melty, creaminess of the cheese.
  
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• Smartwatch for SEX tracks activity between the sheets to measure calories

  04-11-2015 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The $94 (£60) smartwatch is the work of Madrid-based group, Geeksphone, who are best known for developed the ultra-secure Blackphone device.
  
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• NASA to reveal its Mars atmosphere findings and what happened to the air

  04-11-2015 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nasa has news about Mars's atmosphere. The 'key science findings', gathered by the Maven probe, will be revealed tomorrow in Washington DC.
  
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• Diamonds form in a simple chemical reaction 120 miles underground

  04-11-2015 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland say diamonds (stock image) are formed deep underground in a relatively simple chemical reaction, but they are microscopic.
  
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• Checking mobile phones eats up 15% of our leisure time and affect our mood

  04-11-2015 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at University College London found phones are not only the biggest attention grabber (stock image shown) but affect people's happiness.
  
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• Neanderthals and sabre-tooth tigers lived side-by-side and waged wars

  04-11-2015 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts working on the archaeological site of Schöningen in north-central Germany, have found that humans and the European sabre-toothed cat lived in close proximity, although whether they were our predators or defenders remains unanswered.
  
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• Rosetta probe to 'crash land' on comet at end of imission but will be softer than Philae lander 

  04-11-2015 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The fate of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosetta (illustrated), which launched from Kourou in French Guiana, has been discussed for over a year and is yet to be completely decided.
  
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• Mechanical prosthetic hand belonging to 16th century German knight

  04-11-2015 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A mercenary German knight named Götz von Berlichingen, born in modern-day Württemberg, lost his hand in a siege and wore a prosthetic to let him fight until the age of 64.
  
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• SitGo bike fits in a suitcase and charges with a cigarette lighter

  04-11-2015 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The makers of the SitGo bike say their revolutionary device is perfect for taking on commuter-packed trains and buses, and can be carried into cafes, bars and restaurants instead of having to be locked up outside.
  
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• Roman-era Syrian mosaic discovered on Turkey border near Gaziantep

  04-11-2015 19:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The flooring covered an inner courtyard of a house likely belonging to a wealthy family around 2,000 years ago, which lies near the modern Turkish metropolis of Gaziantep.
  
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• 3D printed car LM3D Swim will be available to buy next year for $53,000

  04-11-2015 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The toy-like LM3D Swim was created by Arizona-based Local Motors, who have announced that the car will be available to buy from next year - for £34,000.
  
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• Facebook is working on Virtual Reality 'teleporter' with Oculus

  04-11-2015 18:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Facebook wants to use Virtual Reality to create a teleporter, said the company's CTO Mike Schroepfer yesterday.
  Facebook is working with VR firm Oculus to create life-like experiences.
  
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• UK plutonium is 'energy in the bank'

  04-11-2015 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK plutonium stockpile at Sellafield represents "thousands of years of energy in the bank" says a leading scientist.
  
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• 5 VR films that will change the way you see cinema

  04-11-2015 18:40
  
      A wave of film-makers are turning VR into a new form of storytelling. Here are WIRED's top five VR films. By: Oliver Franklin-Wallis, Continue reading...
  
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• Is your job threatened by robots? Martin Ford has the answer

  04-11-2015 18:30
  
  Is your job threatened by robots? Martin Ford has the answerBy: Martin Ford, Continue reading...
  
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• Lift off: when will elevators finally reach the 21st century?

  04-11-2015 18:20
  Skyscraper heights have long been constrained by 19th-century lift technology. Thyssenkrupp wants to change this with its maglev Multi. Will it get off the ground?By: Adam Higginbotham, Continue reading...
  
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• In 2016, beauty will make a comeback in design and architecture

  04-11-2015 17:59
  
  In 2016, beauty will make a comeback in design and architecture.By: Stefan Sagmeister, Continue reading...
  
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• Will UK spy bill expose porn habits?

  04-11-2015 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK government wants internet companies to log which websites their users visit, raising questions about how safely that data will be guarded.
  
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• What really happens when your plane's hit by turbulence and starts to shake

  04-11-2015 17:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At 37,000 ft above the Atlantic on-board experiences of turbulence can range from minor to severe, leaving even the most frequent fliers afraid- but is it really something to worry about?
  
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• Nasa is looking for new astronauts -- here's how to apply

  04-11-2015 17:24
  
  Nasa's next generation of astronauts could help pave the way to Mars. And almost anyone can apply.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Is this the super yacht of the future? Symmetry the 590ft floating palace boasts an infinity pool, private spa, home cinema and garden

  04-11-2015 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The stunning, Symmetry super yacht, which was unveiled at 2015's Monaco Yacht Show is described as a 'custom-designed private estate' with six unique decks for up to 34 guests.
  
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• Surveillance bill is a 'breath-taking attack' on internet security

  04-11-2015 16:42
  
  Civil liberties groups have slammed surveillance powers proposed by the government, calling them a "breath-taking attack on internet security" and a "grab" for more surveillance powers.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Which of these heads-up display ski goggles has the edge?

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED tests the latest HUD ski goggles from Smith Optics, Oakley and Zeal Optics.By: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• The best snowboards for instant gnarliness

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED tests the latest snowboarding gear from the experts at Burton.By: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• The best ski and snowboarding boots for the 2015/2016 season

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED steps into hybrid ski and snowboarding boots that work on and off the hills.By: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• The best ski and snowboard gear for 2015/2016

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED product editor Jeremy White travelled to Austria to test the best tech for the 2015/16 ski and snowboarding season.By: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• The best all-mountain skis for the 2015/2016 season

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED tests the latest from Atomic and Salomon skiis at The Snow CentreBy: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• The best 4K cameras and audio-enabled crash helmets

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED takes to the slopes to test 4K video cameras and audio-enabled crash helmetsBy: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• Buried in an avalanche? One of these transceivers could save you

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  WIRED buried an avalanche rescue transmitter in the Austrian mountains, then tried to locate it using three transceivers.By: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• Bluetooth socks and interactive gloves: this year's best ski outfits

  04-11-2015 16:30
  
  Stay warm at the top of the summit with WIRED's pick of the best jackets, socks and gloves.By: Jeremy White and Henry Farrar-Hockley, Continue reading...
  
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• US radar paparazzi snap 'Halloween Asteroid'

  04-11-2015 16:27 via go.theregister.com
  
  Pics reveal 'pronounced concavities' and 'other complex features' NASA has served up some radar images of the so-called "Halloween Asteroid" - a 600 metre diameter ball of rock that whisked past Earth on 31 October.…
  
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• GoPro sued by Polaroid camera maker

  04-11-2015 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  GoPro is sued by the producer of a rival camera over the design of its latest cube-shaped device.
  
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• Was poet Francis Thompson the real Jack the Ripper?

  04-11-2015 16:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Richard Patterson, 45, has spent nearly 20 years investigating his case to prove that respected writer Francis Thompson, pictured, was responsible for butchering countless women across London.
  
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• 6D Helmet with built-in suspension to protect your brain and your skull

  04-11-2015 15:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 6D helmet contains an EPS foam liner inside which is split into two layers, separated by an array of elastomeric isolation dampers - which look tiny rubber suction cups  - creating an air-gap.
  
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• The 'uncanny valley' is real, and science can prove it

  04-11-2015 14:57
  
  We now know that it is possible for humans to feel empathy for robots -- but what about more negative emotions? By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• China unveils Mars probe to launch in 2020 to search the surface for signs of alien life

  04-11-2015 14:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The spacecraft, which was unveiled in Shanghai, consists of two main parts - a hexahedron for orbit, and a cone-shaped portion for landing on the surface of the red planet.
  
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• Molten iron rain and acid fog: the weirdest weather in the universe

  04-11-2015 14:40
  
      Acid fog, rain made of glass and temperatures ranging from absolute zero to more than 2,700°C -- the universe is a tough place to live if you're not on our pale blue dotBy: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• Could Apple stop selling the iPhone in the UK?

  04-11-2015 14:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Wales, based in Florida, raised the issue ahead of the publication of the Investigatory Powers Bill, which is set to give security services more powers to access online messages.
  
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• WIRED Out Of Office part two: Francis Bitonti

  04-11-2015 14:27
  
  Out Of Office with the All-New Jaguar XF part 2 - Francis BitontiBy: WIRED.co.uk, Continue reading...
  
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• Is this the end of cracked phone screens? Glass so tough it is stronger than METAL

  04-11-2015 14:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at the University of Tokyo in Japan created a new type of glass made from an aluminum oxide called alumina which tests showed is harder than stainless steel and iron.
  
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