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• Fruit fly has sperm 20 times the length of its own BODY

  18-11-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Manchester and the University of Zurich discover not only sperm length, but also numbers, are determined by an animal's size.
  
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• Could Drift TV let you watch TV late at night without ruining your sleep?

  18-11-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A company called Saffron has developed an HDMI box called 'Drift TV,' and for $100 it can control the amount of blue light emitted by your TV. Blue light has been linked to health problems.
  
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• Tinder CEO admits he’s addicted to the app: Sean Rad says he’s slept with 20 women and lost his virginity at 17

  18-11-2015 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a bizarre interview, the LA-based 29-year-oldclaims he's a 'romantic' and admits that the last woman he shared a bedroom with was his mother on a recent holiday to Rome.
  
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• Broadway's 'The Lion King' pushes into virtual reality

  18-11-2015 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'The Lion King' on Broadway is offering fans a view of the musical that even the very best seat in the theater can't rival.
  
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• What is the mysterious glow in Scott Kelly's photo of India? UFO hunters mistake part of the ISS in image as evidence of aliens

  18-11-2015 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In his tweet, Scott Kelly was 'trying to tell the world about the existence of aliens' without directly saying anything, conspiracy theorists claim.
  
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• First Americans arrived 6,000 years earlier than believed and survived the ICE AGE

  18-11-2015 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Archaeologists have discovered stone tools and fire pits at an early human site near Puerto Montt in Southern Chile that suggests humans arrived in America 6,000 years earlier than was thought.
  
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• Hormones activate ‘seasonal aggression switch’ in female hamsters

  18-11-2015 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study from Indiana University has found that female hamsters are more aggressive in the wintertime, when the days are shorter. The aggression is linked to rising melatonin levels.
  
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• Hasbro unveil $99 Joy For All Companion Pet that purrs and meows like a real cat

  18-11-2015 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hasbro's new Joy For All Companion Pet is a robotic cat that responds to motion and touch. The $99.99 cat purrs, nuzzles, and meows, but won’t claw your skin off when you try to rub its belly.
  
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• Big ice melt scenarios 'not plausible'

  18-11-2015 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists say the contribution of a melting Antarctica to sea level rise this century will be significant and challenging, but that some nightmare scenarios are just not realistic.
  
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• PIGEONS can spot cancerous breast tissue in mammograms 'as well as humans'

  18-11-2015 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts at the University of Iowa and the University of California Davis trained pigeons to identify both benign and malignant cancerous tissue in mammograms (experiment pictured).
  
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• How to combat 'cybersickness' on your iPhone: Apple's iOS 9 features tools that reduce motion on its screens

  18-11-2015 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple's latest operating system has a range of hidden settings that can reduce the risk of cybersickness, a condition that affects up to 80 per cent of the population.
  
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• New York bans ‘hoverboards’ and warns anyone found riding one faces a $500 fine 

  18-11-2015 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hoverboards are prohibited by New York state law since they are considered motor vehicles that cannot be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicle.
  
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• Pesticide exposure 'harms pollination'

  18-11-2015 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bees exposed to widely-used nicotine-like pesticides are not as good at pollinating crops, according to a study.
  
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• Anonymous hackers disable 1000s of pro-ISIS Twitter accounts

  18-11-2015 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Groups including Anonymous (pictured) and Ghost Security have stepped up operations against the militants after the deadly Paris attacks by suppressing their online presence.
  
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• Astronomers observe for the first time how planets form out of cosmic dust and gas

  18-11-2015 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Arizona spotted the transformation while studying LkCa 15 (pictured in this artist's illustration) - a young star surrounded by a ring of debris.
  
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• Is this the greatest man cave ever? Former plumber builds secret bunker 10ft under his back garden boasting a kitchen, party area and even a bed 

  18-11-2015 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former plumber Colin Furze (pictured) spent two months building his dream 16ft x 20ft man cave underneath the garden of his modest semi-detached house in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
  
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• Survived a stressful life event? You're more likely to cope with everyday annoyances 

  18-11-2015 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study by researchers at North Carolina State University found older adults who have weathered a stressful event were calmer in the face of everyday stresses like computer glitches.
  
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• You can now donate to charities without leaving Facebook

  18-11-2015 18:25
  
  Facebook users can now donate to charities without needing to leave the social network.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• This spooky robot cat is the only friend you'll ever need

  18-11-2015 17:56
  
  Cats may be adorable, but they're also time and energy consuming -- not to mention expensive. So what do you do if you want the companionship of a cute feline friend without the commitment? Hasbro has the answer.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• In pictures: inside the 'Force Awakens' stormtrooper dressing room

  18-11-2015 17:49
  
      When costume designer Michael Kaplan was looking for a way to update the stormtroopers for The Force Awakens, his inspiration came partly from the phone in his pocket.By: Olly Richards, Continue reading...
  
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• Crytek's 'Back to Dinosaur Island' virtual reality experience is now free

  18-11-2015 17:26
  
  Crytek has released its virtual reality tech demo Back to Dinosaur Island on Steam. Compatible with Oculus Rift, the experience can be downloaded now for the low price of absolutely nothing.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Antibiotics are overprescribed in deprived areas (and in winter)

  18-11-2015 17:08
  
  The amount of antibiotics prescribed during winter is "far too high" and they are overprescribed in the most deprived areas of the country, it has been claimed.
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• Beware the Gmail bug that lets people HIDE their identity

  18-11-2015 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Independent security researcher Yan Zhu, an ex-physicist from the Massachusetts (MIT) discovered the bug at the end of October. An example of an address being concealed is shown.
  
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• Burj Al Arab allows guests to tour its opulent rooms with Google Street View

  18-11-2015 16:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new platform called Jumeirah Inside provides curious guests with the opportunity to tour round its opulent interior including seeing its luxurious spa pool and restaurants.
  
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• Nasa's new humanoid robot to tackle space missions

  18-11-2015 16:22
  
  This 6 foot tall all-American robot may look like something from a Marvel film -- but it's actually set to head to space to help Nasa on future missions.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Arena Aquaforce Lightning trunks make you move like a DOLPHIN

  18-11-2015 15:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at the University of Tsukuba in Japan studied the movements of swimmers to produce a swimsuit (pictured) that helps to increase their speed by up to 2.4 per cent.
  
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• A dog boosts a man's sex appeal and one in five admit to using pets as 'date bait'

  18-11-2015 15:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of Nevada teamed up with pet store chain PetSmart to quiz 1,210 single pet owners via online dating site Match.com. Actor Tom Hardy is shown with a dog.
  
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• There's a second Tetris movie in the works

  18-11-2015 15:44
  
  There's a Tetris movie on the way. We knew this. What we didn't know is that there are, in fact, two Tetris movies on the way.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Sex doesn’t sell, and the advertising industry knows it

  18-11-2015 15:35
  A study from Ohio State University is about to debunk everything you think you know about ads.By: Rebecca Watson, Continue reading...
  
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• Samsung is working on a smart FLIP PHONE, reveals leaked images

  18-11-2015 15:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Samsung is rumoured to be releasing a handset called SM-W2016 (pictured) that has been spotted on a Chinese website.
  
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• David Cameron's covert nudge team wants to brainwash you

  18-11-2015 15:21
  
  If you've recently renewed your car tax, chances are you were nudged by David Cameron's Behavioural Insights Team. By: David Halpern and Owain Service, Continue reading...
  
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• 'Sky Q' hands on: the future of 'premium' TV?

  18-11-2015 15:11
  
   Sky has announced Sky Q, which it says will represent the future of televisionBy: Jeremy White, Continue reading...
  
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• 'Sky Q' hands on: the future of 'premium'?

  18-11-2015 15:11
  
   Sky has announced Sky Q, which it says will represent the future of televisionBy: Jeremy White, Continue reading...
  
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• Rise of the handy machines: UK gears up for first Robotics Week

  18-11-2015 15:04 via go.theregister.com
  
  Eyeing the future of transformative technology The UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network) tentacle of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is inviting humans to get involved in the first UK Robotics Week, scheduled to run from 25 June - 1 July 2016.…
  
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• The key to a successful relationship? Have sex just ONCE a week

  18-11-2015 14:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Based on surveys of 30,000 people over 40 years, researchers from the University Toronto-Mississauga couldn't find a link between having sex more than weekly and higher happiness levels.
  
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• Would you wear a chip in your brain?

  18-11-2015 14:52
  
  More than 400,000 human beings already have a digital device inside their heads, with more than 50,000 new surgical operations taking place every year. Patrick Dixon asks, would you wear a chip in your brain?By: Patrick Dixon, Continue reading...
  
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• Infoporn: Tracking the 300 nano-satellites orbiting Earth

  18-11-2015 14:43
  
  At least 300 nano-satellites have been launched into space since 2000 - 255 of them in the past three years alone. Fortunately, the Oxfordshire-based innovation and technology company Satellite Applications Catapult is keeping track of them -- and their applications -- as visualised on these pages.By: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• DJI update enforces drone no-fly zones across Europe and USA

  18-11-2015 14:17
  
  The no-fly zones will cover wildfires, prisons, power plants and professional sporting eventsBy: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• UK's coal plants to close by 2025

  18-11-2015 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The UK's remaining coal-fired power stations will be shut by 2025, energy secretary Amber Rudd proposes.
  
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• Tomb Raider movie reboot sets writer and director

  18-11-2015 13:57
  
  Lara Croft's gaming adventures aren't the only element of Tomb Raider to get a reboot -- a cinematic refresh has been in the works for more than five years. The esteemed archaeologist-turned-survivalist is edging closer to a big screen return though, with a director and writer now attached to the project.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Magnetic compass helps pigeons find their way - and humans have it too

  18-11-2015 13:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at Peking University discovered magnetic proteins in the retina nerve cells of animals form rod-shaped complexes and orientate in magnetic fields.
  
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• Zano drone Kickstarter collapses as company seeks liquidation

  18-11-2015 13:49
  
  A Kickstarter campaign that raised more than £2.3m has collapsed after the company behind it announced it was appointing liquidators.By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• Astronomers use infra-red imaging and find 574 hidden massive galaxies

  18-11-2015 13:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astronomers used infra-red imaging to find 574 hidden massive galaxies (two pictured). The researchers from the University of Groeningen , analysed images from the UltraVista observatory.
  
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• Now that's heavy PET-ting! Owning a dog boosts a man's sex appeal and one in five admit to using their pets as 'date bait'

  18-11-2015 13:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of Nevada teamed up with pet store chain PetSmart to quiz 1,210 single pet owners via online dating site Match.com. Actor Tom Hardy is shown with a dog.
  
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• China's wackiest WC's revealed to mark World Toilet Day

  18-11-2015 13:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  China's zany public restrooms are becoming a tourist attraction in their own right. With castles and UFO-themes among them, MailOnline Travel has rounded up the quirkiest WCs across the country.
  
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• Google+ gets ANOTHER makeover

  18-11-2015 12:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In addition to a new look (pictured), Google+ now puts a greater focus on two of its most popular tools Communities and Collections.
  
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• Recognising structure of language not unique to humans

  18-11-2015 12:26
  
  Understanding language may seem like a uniquely human trait -- but new research suggests otherwise.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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• Sky Q will blend live and on-demand TV to rival Netflix and Roku

  18-11-2015 12:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sky Q's 2TB set-top box lets people watch five screen at once, is fitted with 12 tuners and comes with a 'plug and play box' called Sky Q Mini. It was unveiled at an event in London this morning.
  
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• Dunstable animal lovers try to catch bald squirrel before it freezes to death

  18-11-2015 12:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Several locals in Dunstable, Bedfordshire have seen the unusual creature running around with other, healthier animals but wildlife specialists have been unable to track it down.
  
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• Porn firm targets Sky customers with cash demand

  18-11-2015 11:59
  
  The company behind the Ben Dover pornography films is expected to start sending thousands of letters to Sky broadband customers demanding payment for illegally downloaded videos.By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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