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• Space shuttle fuel tank travels Los Angeles streets to California Science Center

  21-05-2016 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A massive 65,000-pound space shuttle external propellant tank is moving through the streets of Los Angeles to join a display of the retired orbiter Endeavour at the California Science Center.
  
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• Nasa reveals why sea ice in Antarctica has INCREASED while the Arctic melts

  21-05-2016 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nasa researchers came to the conclusion after combining data on sea surface temperature, land form and ocean depth to study the physical processes on sea ice cover.
  
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• Turtle receives first ever custom-made 3D prosthetic covering to replace its armour

  21-05-2016 16:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Freddy was found in a bad way by vets in Brazil with his shell completely destroyed, things were looking bleak for the reptile but thankfully a group of superhero surgeons came to his aid.
  
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• Social media 'must tackle ticket fraud'

  21-05-2016 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Social media sites must do more to tackle online ticket fraud after being used for nearly half of all such scams last year, councils say.
  
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• Indonesian photographer captures frog diving into water in amazing detail

  21-05-2016 14:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amazing detailed photos by photographer Tanto Yensen from Jakarta, Indonesia capture the moment a wild Javan Gliding Tree frog dives and starts swimming underwater.
  
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• VIDEO: Piece of space history takes the slow route

  21-05-2016 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A gigantic fuel tank, originally built for NASA's space shuttle programme, is making a slow journey through the streets of Los Angeles to its new home.
  
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• VIDEO: Are 'killer' hornets heading to the UK?

  21-05-2016 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They have been dubbed the killer invaders that target bees and have even caused the deaths of several people in France, but has the deadly Asian hornet made it to the UK?
  
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• Kyoto University study finds men who are attracted to married women are wired differently

  21-05-2016 10:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kyoto University experts showed 40 men pictures of 150 women and asked which they would most like to have a relationship with. Crucially, they were told some were attached and others single.
  
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• Texas University researchers suggest you are better of with 'best available' partner

  21-05-2016 06:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The University of Texas found that people tend to compare their partner to others in the dating pool and are dissatisfied in their relationship -- even if they fit their ideal preferences of a perfect match.
  
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• MIT developed robot arm that can be 'mind-controlled' can be strapped with extra fingers

  21-05-2016 03:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIT has unveiled a human-machine hybrid that gives the wearer an extra hand. Strong enough to lift a bucket, this gripper-like robot consists of 11 motors linked together using LEGO parts.
  
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• The teenager obsessed with retro-tech

  21-05-2016 02:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The teenager with hundreds of vintage Macs
  
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• Apple orchard

  21-05-2016 02:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifteen-year-old Alex Jason has a vast collection of vintage Apple devices which he now plans to exhibit near his home in Maine.
  
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• Ancient Egyptian spellbook that claims you can control men discovered

  21-05-2016 01:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Recently translated Egyptian texts dating back to 1,700 years ago reveal the ancient spells that called upon gods and demons in hopes to attain love, sex, and power.
  
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• Motorola teases new version of iconic RAZR design

  21-05-2016 01:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Razr flip phone was first introduced in 2004. Now, new owner Lenovo is expected to unveil an updated, Android powered version of the phone next month.
  
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• DailyMail.com sets fire to common ingredients with terrifying results

  21-05-2016 01:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Did you know there is a recipe for disaster in your kitchen cupboard? Corn starch, flour and sugar can all catch on fire and DailyMail.com threw each one a flame to test how dangerous they really are.
  
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• Expert says we need to think more carefully about the messages we send to ET 

  21-05-2016 00:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Douglas Vakoch, president of the San Francisco-based non-profit group, 'Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence International', sayscurrent signals to ET are too simplistic.
  
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• You SHOULD settle: Researchers find we are more satisfied with the ‘best available’ partner rather than holding out for the perfect mate

  21-05-2016 00:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The University of Texas found that people tend to compare their partner to others in the dating pool and are dissatisfied in their relationship -- even if they fit their ideal preferences of a perfect match.
  
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• Ancient Egyptian spellbook revealed: Papyrus contains curses that claim to ‘burn the heart of a woman' and make men do exactly what you want

  21-05-2016 00:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Recently translated Egyptian texts dating back to 1,700 years ago reveal the ancient spells that called upon gods and demons in hopes to attain love, sex, and power.
  
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• Need a hand? Mind controlled robot arm can be strapped to add extra fingers

  21-05-2016 00:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIT has unveiled a human-machine hybrid that gives the wearer an extra hand. Strong enough to lift a bucket, this gripper-like robot consists of 11 motors linked together using LEGO parts.
  
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• Apple forces iPhone uses to use password and Touch ID perhaps to keep out the FBI

  21-05-2016 00:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A seemingly new prompt requires users to enter a passcode if the device hasn't been unlocked using its passcode in six days, and the Touch ID hasn't been used within the last eight hours.
  
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• Google teams up with IMAX to create ultra-high resolution VR screens and cameras 

  21-05-2016 00:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Google and IMAX are developing a virtual reality camera in collaboration. This will enable filmmakers and content creators to deliver 3D 360-degree content to audiences worldwide.
  
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