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• Facebook declares war on Snapchat with new dedicated 'camera first' app

  25-04-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The firm hopes the app will increase user engagement, according to the WSJ. The app is being developed by Facebook's 'friend-sharing' team
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• New state of water behaves like no other solid, liquid or gas

  25-04-2016 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The discovery was made by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee which studied water trapped in a beryl — a mineral found in emeralds.
  
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• Second EU radar satellite launches

  25-04-2016 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The European Space Agency launches a second radar satellite into the EU's new Sentinel constellation, to acquire a complete map of the Earth every six days.
  
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• Forget data centers, the future could have data SKYSCRAPERS

  25-04-2016 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two architects designed a 65-story data center that could be a future green data center. Dubbed 'Data Tower', the futuristic, cylindrical building stands 50 meters and would use 100% clean energy.
  
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• Video by University of California reveals ants' behaviour on life rafts

  25-04-2016 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, say the study shows that, like humans, ants work together to respond in emergencies with different members of the group doing different tasks.
  
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• Behind the scenes at CERN: New pictures reveal what it takes to maintain supercollider 

  25-04-2016 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CERN scientists in Switzerland, Geneva are preparing for another run at colliding particles together in their particle acceleratorsto unlock the secrets of the universe.
  
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• Experts warn 1.1m BeautifulPeople.com members' details have been sold online

  25-04-2016 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The controversial site,was hacked in November and details including sexual preferences, income, addresses and 15 million messages between users were stolen.
  
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• Playing music to babies makes their minds sharper and improves speech 

  25-04-2016 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of Washington, studied babies to see how exposure to music (illustrated)influenced their brain development and found musical play may provide an advantage.
  
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• Poisonous woodland nightshade 'bleeds' nectar to attract ants to defend them

  25-04-2016 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Biologists at the Free University Berlin, Germany, have found the bittersweet nightshade - which produces poisonous berries - also produces a nectar to attract ants to defend it from slugs.
  
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• Mothers DON'T have stronger bonds with their children than fathers

  25-04-2016 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts reveal that father's form bonds with their children differently from mothers. Playfully touching increases oxycontin levels and when a baby cries, a father's hormone levels are affected.
  
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• Rising carbon dioxide is making the Earth GREENER

  25-04-2016 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at Boston University led an international team to examine satellite data over 33 years to show how leaf cover around the globe has increased with rising carbon dioxide levels.
  
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• Watch the moment Dr Pimple Popper causes a cyst to ERUPT from behind a man's ear

  25-04-2016 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Californian dermatologist Dr Sandra Lee, dubbed Dr Pimple Popper, gets her surgical scissors out to cut away a lumpy cyst.
  
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• DNA reveals human populations began to 'explode' 55,000 years ago

  25-04-2016 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An international study led by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Cambridge analysed the global genetic variation in the Y chromosome to perfect the human family tree (shown).
  
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• Tests that can find genes affected by potato blight could lead to cheaper veg

  25-04-2016 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new gene-detecting technology was developed by the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) in Norwich and could apply to other crops too. Stock image.
  
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• AlphaBiolabs used by Jeremy Kyle wins award for giving results in just five HOURS

  25-04-2016 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Warrington-based firm recently won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its DNA walk-in testing centres. It produces results for Jeremy Kyle (pictured) within hours.
  
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• Ashes from the biggest bangs in the galaxy

  25-04-2016 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astronomers at Washington University used a satellite to measure levels of iron-60 isotope in incoming cosmic rays and found they are coming from a nearby supernova.
  
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• Females are more likely to lust after people with criminal records than males

  25-04-2016 19:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research from the University of Montreal on prison workers falling for inmates found it affects more female staff than male, and rarely has a happy ending (stock image).
  
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• Lightweight 'Snoped' is six inches wide and is as powerful as a moped across snow

  25-04-2016 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Snoped is the brainchild of Michigan-based designer joey Ruiter who designed the vehicle (pictured) to be lightweight while moving people around a ski resort in style.
  
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• How to get rid of bed bugs? Buy yellow sheets and avoid red carpets

  25-04-2016 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To determine the colour preferences of bed bugs (stock image), researchers from the University of Florida used small tent-like shelters made from coloured card and placed them in Petri dishes.
  
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• The Victorinox I.N.O.X is the ultimate survival watch

  25-04-2016 18:45
  
  Victorinox combined army-issue parachute cord with a watch face that can withstand the weight of a tank to make this timepiece a true survivorBy: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• The best camping gadgets and accessories reviewed

  25-04-2016 18:45
  
  Make the most of the great outdoors with this trio of camping gadgets: a torch, binoculars and a water purifierBy: Kathryn Nave, Continue reading...
  
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• Rising carbon dioxide is making the Earth GREENER: Extra plant growth due to greenhouse gas could cover the USA twice

  25-04-2016 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at Boston University led an international team to examine satellite data over 33 years to show how leaf cover around the globe has increased with rising carbon dioxide levels.
  
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• Steam's Lionsgate deal brings (tiny) selection of films to UK

  25-04-2016 18:33
  
  Valve's gaming platform Steam is diverging into wider content distribution, striking a deal with movie studio Lionsgate, but UK users have a pitiful selection to choose from at present.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• How man used technology to spread across the globe: DNA reveals populations began to 'explode' 55,000 years ago as males shared skills and techniques

  25-04-2016 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An international study led by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Cambridge analysed the global genetic variation in the Y chromosome to perfect the human family tree (shown).
  
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• Chromebooks could soon run millions of Android apps

  25-04-2016 17:27
  
  The option to 'Enable Android apps to run on your Chromebook' was spotted by eagle-eyed users before being removed by Google.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Chromebooks could soon run millions Android apps

  25-04-2016 17:27
  
  The option to 'Enable Android apps to run on your Chromebook' was spotted by eagle-eyed users before being removed by Google.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Women really do love bad boys: Females are more likely to lust after people with criminal records than males, study finds

  25-04-2016 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research from the University of Montreal on prison workers falling for inmates found it affects more female staff than male, and rarely has a happy ending (stock image).
  
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• Rise of the 'super' spuds: Tests that can find genes affected by potato blight could lead to cheaper veg that's free from disease

  25-04-2016 17:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new gene-detecting technology was developed by the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) in Norwich and could apply to other crops too. Stock image.
  
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• Want job security? Try online security

  25-04-2016 17:11
  
  In this extract from his book The Industries of the Future, Alec Ross argues that cybersecurity will be the next high-growth skills marketBy: Alec Ross, Continue reading...
  
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• Rise in CO2 has 'greened Planet Earth'

  25-04-2016 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The emissions of carbon dioxide from industrial society has spurred a huge growth in trees and other plants, says a report.
  
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• How to get rid of bed bugs? Buy yellow sheets and avoid red carpets: Pests have favourite colours when searching for shelter

  25-04-2016 16:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To determine the colour preferences of bed bugs (stock image), researchers from the University of Florida used small tent-like shelters made from coloured card and placed them in Petri dishes.
  
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• Dutch cocktail bar uses drones as waiters

  25-04-2016 16:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The pop-up drone cafe will be serving up all weekend as part of celebrations for the 'Dream and Dare' festival at the Eindhoven University of Technology. The drone (pictured) is nicknamed Blue Jay.
  
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• The fastest DNA tests in the world: AlphaBiolabs used by Jeremy Kyle wins award for giving results in just five HOURS

  25-04-2016 16:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Warrington-based firm recently won a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its DNA walk-in testing centres. It produces results for Jeremy Kyle (pictured) within hours.
  
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• Wind farms' climate impact recorded

  25-04-2016 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In the first study of its kind, scientists have been able to measure the climatic effect of a wind farm on the local environment.
  
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• Ashes from the biggest bangs in the galaxy: Earth is being pummelled by radioactive debris from a supernova 2,000 light years away

  25-04-2016 15:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astronomers at Washington University used a satellite to measure levels of iron-60 isotope in incoming cosmic rays and found they are coming from a nearby supernova.
  
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• Chinese iPhone factory where 50k staff assemble the msut-have smartphone

  25-04-2016 15:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dressed in pink jackets, blue hairnets and plastic slippers, the workers have their ID badges scanned on an iPad by a supervisor at morning roll call at the Pegatron factory in Shanghai, China.
  
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• Bond's next getaway vehicle? Lightweight 'Snoped' is just six inches wide and is as powerful as a moped across snow and ice

  25-04-2016 15:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Snoped is the brainchild of Michigan-based designer joey Ruiter who designed the vehicle (pictured) to be lightweight while moving people around a ski resort in style.
  
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• Ravean's heated sleeping bag allows you to 'sleep NAKED when under the stars'

  25-04-2016 14:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Utah-based clothing and accessories Ravean has developed two heated sleeping bag designs to solve the problem of feeling cold in the great outdoors.
  
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• European Space Agency eyes fourth pop at Sentinel sat launch

  25-04-2016 14:24 via go.theregister.com
  
  Weather and dodgy Soyuz inertial unit to blame for delays The European Space Agency (ESA) is hoping to finally gets its Sentinel-1B Earth-watching satellite off the ground tonight, following three cancelled launches.…
  
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• Solar Impulse 2 soars above the Golden Gate Bridge as it lands in San Francisco

  25-04-2016 14:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pilot Bertrand Piccard landed the Solar Impulse 2 in Mountain View at 11.45pm local time (06:44am UTC on 24 April) following a 62-hour, non-stop solo flight without fuel.
  
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• The $179 heated sleeping bag that keeps campers so toasty its makers claim you can sleep NAKED inside it when under the stars

  25-04-2016 14:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Utah-based clothing and accessories Ravean has developed two heated sleeping bag designs to solve the problem of feeling cold in the great outdoors.
  
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• Scientists develop formula to explain why socks go missing in the wash

  25-04-2016 14:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Psychologist Simon Moore (pictured) of behaviour change consultancy, Innovationbubble in Berick-upon-Tweed helped come up with the formula, ‘(L(p x f) + C(t x s)) - (P x A).
  
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• Another twist in the Homo naledi tale: Remains of the mysterious early human may have swept into the Rising Star cave from a secret chamber

  25-04-2016 14:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Homo naledi, which was found in a cramped inaccessible cave 30 miles from Johannesburg in South Africa may have been in a different part of the cave from where they were found.
  
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• El Reg Quid-A-Day Nosh Posse spared chickpea ordeal

  25-04-2016 13:40 via go.theregister.com
  
  The war on malaria continues, however Mercifully for the members of the El Reg Quid-A-Day Nosh Posse, who have for the last few years suffered an annual five days of dietary privation as they attempted to subsist on £1 per day for food, the Live Below the Line challenge has been suspended until 2017.…
  
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• Stephen Hawking's radiation theory confirmed as black holes are created in lab

  25-04-2016 13:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two separate groups of researchers, from Israel and Michigan State University, have discovered evidence to back up Professor Hawking's claims from 1974.
  
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• 'SignAloud' gloves translate sign language movements into spoken English

  25-04-2016 13:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two University of Washington students recently picked up the $10,000 top prize for their innovative design (pictured), which currently translates from American Sign Language to English.
  
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• Ikea starts selling solar panels in UK stores

  25-04-2016 12:44
  
  All of Ikea's UK stores will be selling solar panels by the end of the year, the company has said.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Google Glass technology used to develop 'skull recognistion' software

  25-04-2016 12:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Computer scientists from the University of Stuttgart, University of Saarland and the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany developed the prototype system dubbed SkullConduct (illustrated).
  
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• Nasa unveils New Aviation Horizons planes to produce cleaner aviation

  25-04-2016 11:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The details of the Washington-based space agency's X-plane plan were originally outlined in President Obama's federal budget for 2016 and Nasa has now unveiled more information in a blog post.
  
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• Cern makes 300TB of data available to download

  25-04-2016 11:55
  
  Physics enthusiasts will now have the chance to take a look at data from the Large Hadron Collider.By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...
  
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