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• Is El Niño linked to global warming? Cooler conditions during Little Ice Age caused an increase in extreme weather, says study

  03-12-2015 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers in New York have gathered more data to show how the powerful El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is related to long term climate patterns in the Northern Hemisphere.
  
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• Virgin presses 747 into space action

  03-12-2015 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Richard Branson is going to use one of his old Virgin Atlantic 747-400 jumbos to act as a platform to launch rockets into orbit.
  
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• VIDEO: Etna blasts lava and ash high into sky

  03-12-2015 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mount Etna, the volcano on the Italian island of Sicily, has erupted in spectacular fashion.
  
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• Pantone makes history after naming TWO colors of the year for the first time - a soft pink and a baby blue to celebrate society's move towards 'gender equality and fluidity' 

  03-12-2015 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The color company announced today that Rose Quartz and Serenity are the shades for 2016, saying it chose the two hues in order to represent the gender duality in today's culture.
  
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• Nielsen report finds smartphones are eating into television time

  03-12-2015 22:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Smartphones and tablets have seriously cut into the time Americans spend watching traditional TV, new Nielsen data has revealed.
  
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• The instant marijuana breathalyser: Firm claims portable device can detect cannabis use

  03-12-2015 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hound Labs says its portable, breath-based device can detect THC levels with just one or two blows. It will be able to detect levels as small as 500 picograms - although can't spot edibles.
  
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• Never lose your Uber again! Colour changing strips can flash passenger

  03-12-2015 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Uber is testing a colour coded device called SPOT in attempts to become less ambiguous, and make sure you never hop into the wrong car again. People have mistaken random cars for their Uber.
  
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• Cats live longer than dogs...and it's because they're so aloof

  03-12-2015 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While dogs are sociable creatures, cats like to keep to themselves and this cuts the odds of them catching and spreading disease, said Steve Austad from the University of Alabama.
  
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• Russia to conquer the moon in 2030

  03-12-2015 22:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The nation is hoping to launch a lunar probe in 2024 to scout out colony locations, before landing humans on the moon in 15 years. Roscosmos has already begun work on the Luna 25 lander.
  
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• Yahoo redesigns its Messenger to let you take back messages

  03-12-2015 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is the first complete remake of Yahoo Messenger since it was introduced 17 years ago, and comes as rumours swirled that the Internet pioneer is considering selling its core business.
  
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• The historic ideas for the future of commuting

  03-12-2015 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From ideas of tying a passenger car to a whale, to a bicycle railroad, the history of mass transit reveals that trial-and-error is not a smooth process.
  
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• Fish show signs of 'emotional fever' by swimming to warmer waters when stressed 

  03-12-2015 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of Stirling found that zebrafish (stock image) that were put in a stressful situation showed a sharp rise in their body temperature.
  
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• Facebook expands sharing options to include live video

  03-12-2015 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The world's largest social network is testing a new feature that will enable its 1.5 billion users to use their smartphones to shoot video so other people can see what they are doing in real time.
  
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• Is your face key to fortune? Facial features of entrepreneurs revealed

  03-12-2015 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The study was commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and involved personologist and author Naomi Tickle, based in California.
  
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• Now THAT is shock and awe! Huge pressure waves generated by solar flares may explain how they fire particles across space at almost the speed of light

  03-12-2015 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astronomers using the Very Large Array radio telescope in New Mexico found solar flares create a region of extreme heat and pressure called a 'termination shock' that accelerates electrons.
  
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• Caitlyn Jenner, Ronda Rousey and the Paris attacks: The most searched for internet terms of 2015 in the US revealed

  03-12-2015 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Since coming out as a transgender female, Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn - formerly Bruce - Jenner rose to the top of the Most Searched Celebrities list.
  
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• People who find wisdom in inspirational quotes on Facebook have lower intelligence

  03-12-2015 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Psychologists at the University of Waterloo, Ontario asked 800 volunteers to assess a series of statements for how profound (example shown) they found them.
  
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• 'man cave on wheels' with four beds, flat-screen TVs goes on sale for $40,000

  03-12-2015 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The wood-and-metal RV-style dwelling measures just 170sq ft but can sleep four people and is specifically designed to take on the wilderness.
  
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• Nielsen: Smartphones and the Internet are eating our TV time

  03-12-2015 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Smartphones and tablets have seriously cut into the time Americans spend watching traditional TV, new Nielsen data has revealed.
  
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• Are you fat because of your dad? Men's WEIGHT directly affects genes in sperm

  03-12-2015 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Copenhagen study could help explain why children of obese fathers are prone to weight problems themselves and why autism is more common in children whose fathers are overweight.
  
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• India to ban old vehicles to curb fumes

  03-12-2015 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Indian government says trucks and buses more than 15 years old will be banned in order to try to reduce soaring pollution levels.
  
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• Cute creature is the first primate outside of Madagascar to HIBERNATE in winter

  03-12-2015 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The scientists, from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, discovered the unexpected behaviour when studying the creatures (pictured) at a reservation in Vietnam.
  
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• VIDEO: How ethical is gene editing?

  03-12-2015 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scientists from across the world are attending a conference in Washington, to discuss the ethics of gene editing.
  
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• The instant marijuana breathalyser: Firm claims portable device can detect cannabis use almost immediately

  03-12-2015 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hound Labs says its portable, breath-based device can detect THC levels with just one or two blows. It will be able to detect levels as small as 500 picograms - although can't spot edibles.
  
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• Apple will release colourful iPhone mini with 4 inch screen early next year

  03-12-2015 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple will release an 'iPhone mini' with a 4inch screen early next year, leading KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed.
  
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• Never lose your Uber again! New colour changing strips allows cars to 'flash' at their passengers

  03-12-2015 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Uber is testing a colour coded device called SPOT in attempts to become less ambiguous, and make sure you never hop into the wrong car again. People have mistaken random cars for their Uber.
  
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• Russia to conquer the moon in 2030: Nation says it's planning a permanent manned base on the lunar surface 

  03-12-2015 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The nation is hoping to launch a lunar probe in 2024 to scout out colony locations, before landing humans on the moon in 15 years. Roscosmos has already begun work on the Luna 25 lander.
  
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• Cats live longer than dogs...and it's because they're so aloof: Being independent helps them avoid disease and can boost lifespan by THREE YEARS

  03-12-2015 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While dogs are sociable creatures, cats like to keep to themselves and this cuts the odds of them catching and spreading disease, said Steve Austad from the University of Alabama.
  
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• Yahoo Messenger rebuilt with eye to the future

  03-12-2015 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is the first complete remake of Yahoo Messenger since it was introduced 17 years ago, and comes as rumours swirled that the Internet pioneer is considering selling its core business.
  
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• Sharp-witted people who respond to questions quickly are the most charismatic

  03-12-2015 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts from the University of Queensland, Australia found that people who are quicker at answering general knowledge questions are charming (charismatic actor George Clooney shown).
  
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• Nintendo president: "we have to move away" from Wii and Wii U

  03-12-2015 19:43
  
  Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima wants you to know some key details about the gaming company and its products. One: it's not given up on the Wii U. Two: the successor console codenamed NX will be very different. Three: you're using amiibo wrong.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review: angular momentum

  03-12-2015 18:44
  
      Phone design has become the pursuit of unremittingly dull rectangles. But the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact might just be onto something.By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• Euston's new beacons will help blind people navigate the Tube

  03-12-2015 18:44
  
  Wireless beacons are set to help visually impaired people navigate their way around London Euston Tube station.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review: just another laptop

  03-12-2015 18:23
  
      WIRED's take on the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4By: Michael Rundle, Continue reading...
  
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• Gear of the Year 2015: best music and video equipment

  03-12-2015 18:19
  
      Make some noise for these speakers, mics and keyboards. By: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• Gear of the Year 2015: best office gadgets and tech

  03-12-2015 18:10
  
      WIRED's pick of the best styluses, tablets, projectors and office accessories.By: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• Gear of the Year 2015: best smart interior design

  03-12-2015 18:08
  
      The most elegant and beautiful interior design pieces of 2015.By: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• Xandem Home app tracks people in your home WITHOUT cameras

  03-12-2015 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Utah-based start-up behind the Xandem Home system says it's less invasive than tradition security devices because it uses radio waves (illustrated) instead of cameras.
  
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• Hackers befriend LinkedIn users

  03-12-2015 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hackers are using fake LinkedIn profiles to befriend professionals and use their information in future attacks.
  
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• Resident Evil 2 is getting a 'ground up' remake

  03-12-2015 17:23
  
  After a fan-made remake of gaming classic Resident Evil 2 prompted Capcom to announce an official version, many presumed it would be along the lines of the earlier retools of the horror series.
  It's an impression Capcom even seemed to reinforce in its most recent investor briefing, saying the game would be a "remake". However, Capcom UK's senior marketing director Stuart Turner clarified on Twitter that it "will be a full from the ground up remake NOT a r
  
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• Zuckerberg philanthropy, VTech hack: Podcast 246

  03-12-2015 17:08
  
  
  What difference will the Zuckerbergs' $45m fund really make and why is nobody talking about the hacking of toy company VTech? Plus Scottish dinosaurs.By: WIRED.co.uk, Continue reading...
  
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• Is this the most pretentious app ever? £1,500 PrimaDonna Elite maker and 'barista' tool let you choose the precise temperature and aroma of your home-brewed coffee

  03-12-2015 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Smart Coffee app and PrimaDonna Elite maker (pictured) are dubbed 'world's first smart connected bean to cup' system and let users set the precise temperature, aroma and strength.
  
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• Lisa Pathfinder mission launches into orbit to detect Einstein's gravitational waves

  03-12-2015 16:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The European Space Agency's Lisa Pathfinder spacecraft took off at 4.04am GMT (11.04am EST) from Kourou in French Guiana (liftoff pictured)
  
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• Inside the factory making billions of razor blades

  03-12-2015 16:19
  
  There are only a few factories worldwide that can manufacture razor blades. WIRED visits a 95-year-old razor manufacturer in Eisfeld, GermanyBy: Tim Rittmann, Continue reading...
  
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• Unravelling the bandages of the 'royal' Hatason mummy: Scans of mysterious 3,200-year-old Egyptian remains confirm she is a woman but was NOT a queen

  03-12-2015 16:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Stanford University used CT scans to study a mysterious mummy donated to San Francisco's de Young Museum and found her brain still inside the skull (pictured).
  
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• EU colour Earth cam now operational

  03-12-2015 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EU's latest Earth observer, Sentinel-2a, is now operational, meaning anyone can download its colour views of the planet’s land surface.
  
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• Adele and Peppa Pig among 2015's most popular Google Play downloads

  03-12-2015 15:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Details of the top downloads made from Google's UK entertainment store reveal trends for downloading children's cartoons, racy novels and Adele's latest album 25. (Singer pictured).
  
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• 3D printed electric car that can charge itself off a solar-powered house 

  03-12-2015 15:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The eco-friendly car, built in Tennessee, is paired with an environmentally-friendly house. The car parks on a wireless pad and a two-way energy flow allows the car and house to help power each other.
  
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• RoboVault can withstand a category 5 hurricane and keeps belongings VERY safe

  03-12-2015 15:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Advanced robotic technology makes the building in Florida all but impenetrable - and armed guards and fingerprint scans make the vault inaccessible to intruders.
  
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• Future medical sensors could be made of chewing gum

  03-12-2015 15:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The sensor (pictured) was created by chemists at the University of Manitoba using a spent piece of gum that, after being chewed for half an hour, was doused in ethanol and let to rest overnight.
  
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