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• Forget bad weather, Amazon wants to protect its drones from ARROWS: Patent reveals ideas to keep craft safe from projectiles and hackers

  28-12-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amazon has been awarded a patent that will save its delivery drones if its struck by an arrow, gun or other objects. The pages describe releasing foam, a parachute or airbag to protect it.
  
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• Is this why women are more likely to get arthritis? Scientists have identified a 'master switch' gene that causes their immune system to attack itself

  28-12-2016 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts from the University of Michigan say the discovery of the key gene - known as VGLL3 - that controls a woman's immune network paves the way for a drug that targets it.
  
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• What's YOUR favorite Snapchat filter? Screen-licking dog and flower crown top the list as firm reveals the 10 most popular lenses of 2016

  28-12-2016 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In honor of 2016 coming to a close, Snapchat shared a list of the 10most popular Lenses for the year with DailyMail.com. It includes the Dog, the Flower Crown and eight other decorative filters.
  
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• Over two dozen earthquakes hit near Lake Tahoe within four hours - adding to the nearly 700 tremors felt within California area in last week

  28-12-2016 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Over two dozen quakes have been reported to hit the California-Nevada frontier Wednesday morning, withtremors being felt as far as Sacramento, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.
  
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• Taking hourly breaks at work to walk for just 5 MINUTES improves your mood and energy, and can even squash food cravings

  28-12-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a new study, researchers found that the effects of these ‘microbouts’ of activity can last all day, and may even help to alleviate food cravings during the workday.
  
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• Is there a Nazi UFO site buried in the Antarctic? Bizarre theory claims base is hidden in mysterious 150-mile anomaly

  28-12-2016 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The theory comes from a team of UFO Hunters, who claim in a YouTube video posted this week that the Nazis built secret bases in Antarctica during World War 2 that were designed to be used by UFOs.
  
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• Facebook is threatened with £425,000 fine by German officials for each fake news item it posts

  28-12-2016 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  German officials are stepping up their criticism of Facebook, saying the social network is doing too little to stop hate speech and could face stiff fines unless it deletes illegal content faster.
  
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• T-Mobile becomes first major carrier to roll out the update that kills Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 as AT&T and Sprint are set to be hit next

  28-12-2016 19:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  T-Mobile is the first major carrier to ‘kill’ off the remaining Samsung Galaxy Not 7 devices. The firm has began rolling out an update to handsets that will prevent batteries from charging.
  
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• Scientist re-wires frogs to grow extra limbs says he could use the technique on HUMANS

  28-12-2016 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Michael Levin is a researcher from Tufts University, Massachusetts, whose work focuses on organ placement in the body. He believes his work could soon extend beyond animals into humans.
  
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• Is this why you take fewer risks as you get older?

  28-12-2016 18:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adults don't take as many risks because of naturally falling levels of a brain chemical called dopamine, University College London researchers say. As people age, they get less of a thrill from taking a risk.
  
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• The reflective glasses that could make criminals 'invisible' to security cameras

  28-12-2016 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The accessory, from Chicago-based designer Scott Urban, reflect light off of the wearer's face. This increases visibility and confuses security cameras' infrared sensors.
  
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• Saturn's hexagon-shaped jet stream revealed in stunning new Cassini image as the planet's north pole 'basks' in sunlight

  28-12-2016 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The view was captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on Sept 9 at roughly 750,000 miles from Saturn, giving scientists a chance to study the weather patterns leading up to its summer solstice.
  
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• Expert reveals the benefits of swimming in the ocean

  28-12-2016 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ocean water has higher amounts of minerals and an expert from the University of Newcastle discusses the range of benefits it offers that treats skin conditions, relieving stress and more.
  
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• The Pentagon's research firm DARPA LUKE bionic arm is ready for production

  28-12-2016 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DARPA's Luke Skywalker inspired bionic arm is ready for production. Called LUKE, the agency will begin testing the prosthetic with war veterans before releasing it to the public.
  
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• Researchers discover mutated protein in deceased addicts persists for more than a week

  28-12-2016 18:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A protein in the brain is mutated when exposed to a constant supply of drugs. The Medical University of Vienna found it's still detectable after the user dies - suggesting cravings can continue after death.
  
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• Columbia Business School says we are conditioned to 'accidentally' destroy phones

  28-12-2016 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research led by Columbia Business School found that people tend to act recklessly with their existing phones - without even realising it. Scientists have termed this phenomenon the 'upgrade effect'.
  
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• Samsung's AI assistant Bixby may be used in all apps on Galaxy S8

  28-12-2016 17:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The South Korean firm is set to launch its voice-guided assistant, rumoured to be named 'Bixby', at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February. Pictured is an artist's impression of the S8.
  
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• Wolverine-style substance could let robots REPAIR themselves

  28-12-2016 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The material was created by researchers from the University of California, Riverside. In trials, it was shown to stretch to 50 times its original length, and heal itself in 24 hours.
  
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• Diving drones are mining the ocean depths for data – and they could soon predict the weather

  28-12-2016 17:00
  
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• White House report warns AI could soon leave 'millions' of Americans unemployed

  28-12-2016 16:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A White House report reveals millions of Americans will be affected by AI over the next few years and it will be the less-educated working class that will be hit the hardest.
  
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• Searching for next word while maintaining gaze becomes too much for brain to handle

  28-12-2016 16:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Kyoto University found maintaining eye contact and retrieving and selecting words will compete for mental resources used to perform complex tasks.
  
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• Experts reveal what REALLY happens when you get drunk

  28-12-2016 16:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new video reveals the many ways alcohol affects the brain, leading to impaired thoughts, sound and light sensitivity, and even 'blackouts.' The molecule ethanol is to blame.
  
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• Security experts warn hackers are able to tamper with airline bookings

  28-12-2016 16:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The decades-old computer systems used by airlines are vulnerable to being hacked, cyber security experts in Germany have warned. Hackers were able to change a flight booking in an experiment.
  
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• Traffic noise may endanger wild birds making it harder for them to hear alarm calls

  28-12-2016 16:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists tested how the sound of a busy road affected the way certain species reacted to calls warning of predators nearby. The findings were published in a bird journal.
  
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• 80% now 'overweight or drink too much' as they worry about children, parents or work

  28-12-2016 16:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Officials say British people in the 40 to 60 age group are neglecting their health because they are too busy worrying about their children, ageing parents or work.
  
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• 2016 has been a good year for slugs as they take advantage of breeding conditions

  28-12-2016 16:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In its tenth annual appraisal of the UK, the National Trust said mild winters and bad weather during summer months were becoming the norm, with impacts on many species.
  
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• 3D interactive marijuana 'Galaxy' researchers hope to use to create superstrains of drug

  28-12-2016 16:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spearheaded by former HIV researcher Mowgli Holmes, Phylos Bioscience is attempting to map the genetic data for every marijuana strain in the world. Their results are revealed in the Galaxy.
  
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• High Street giants 'tracking shoppers' habits via wi-fi on mobile phones' 

  28-12-2016 16:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New technology allows retailers, including UK High Street giants, to see where customers move around stores by picking up signals sent by phones when they look for internet networks to join.
  
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• Toshiba shares fall 20% on deal warning

  28-12-2016 16:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Toshiba shares tumble for a second day amid concerns over the value of its nuclear business.
  
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• How to achieve your New Year's resolutions: Expert says keep them realistic and expect small changes

  28-12-2016 16:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Professor Peter Herman, a psychology lecturer at the University of Toronto, says that the most common reason resolutions fail is because they are unrealistic.
  
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• Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump and Brexit are all a mess – but that's the key to their success

  28-12-2016 15:00
  
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• First ever underwater images of humpback whale pod in British waters

  28-12-2016 14:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The rare moment was witnessed off the Shetland Islands, Scotland, by wildlife photographers Richard Shucksmith and Brydon Thomason.
  
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• Are you CLEVER enough to answer Oxford University's entry questions?

  28-12-2016 14:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Could you pit your wits against some of the world's brightest sparks? Oxford University has released sample entry questions to show what they expect from prospective students.
  
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• Only 8% of people can work out this brain teaser sweeping the internet 

  28-12-2016 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The puzzle is a word search with the caption: 'Experts say that if you can find your name in this puzzle then you're in the top 8% and one of the smartest people in the world.'
  
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• Antonia Gallagher reveals terror after coat caught fire when her iPhone 6 exploded

  28-12-2016 14:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonia Gallagher from Birmingham was recently walking down the street when her phone overheated in her pocket and burned a hole in her jacket, causing her considerable alarm.
  
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• 'Frequent flyer points put at risk by website flaws'

  28-12-2016 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Airline booking systems lack checks that would stop attackers changing details or stealing bonus points, warn experts.
  
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• German scientists find sticking to beer can stop your New Year's Day hangover

  28-12-2016 13:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany, have found that hops in beer can lessen the harm done to the liver following a night of heavy drinking.
  
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• 'Should I get a divorce?' spikes on Google search trends days after Christmas

  28-12-2016 13:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Global figures for divorce searches are more than double that of any other time in the year. But all is not lost this Christmas - searches for 'should I quit my job' have hit record lows for 2016.
  
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• Twitter video appears to show 'jet white' colour option for Apple iPhone

  28-12-2016 13:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A video posted on Twitter by Melbourne-based Sonny Dickson, shows an iPhone 7 and an iPhone 7 Plus, both with white casings, although the iPhone 7 model does not have an Apple logo.
  
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• Google and Barclays commit to staying in UK post-Brexit

  28-12-2016 13:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Google executive Matt Brittin said his firm is creating 3,000 jobs because the UK is a world leader in e-commerce, while the Barclays chair praised the City of London 'competitive advantage'.
  
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• Google's Matt Brittin admits firm needs to work harder to remove illegal content

  28-12-2016 13:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Matt Brittin efended the company's efforts to remove hateful content, as well as its auto complete function, which has been accused of diverting people towards racist search terms.
  
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• South Korea fines Qualcomm $854m in competition probe

  28-12-2016 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US chipmaker Qualcomm is fined a record $854m for allegedly violating competition laws in South Korea.
  
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• The threat of AI taking our jobs has been exaggerated. The future is in the 'human services cloud'

  28-12-2016 13:00
  
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• Murder squad sought Amazon Echo data

  28-12-2016 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating a murder in Arkansas obtain data from an Echo speaker despite Amazon's refusal to help.
  
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• Nintendo patent suggests Classic Mini SNES could make a comeback

  28-12-2016 12:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kyoto-based gaming giant Nintendo has registered a new trademark for a controller shaped like the one it used for the Super Nintendo in the 1990s.
  
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• Clash of Clans mobile game 'blocked' in Iran

  28-12-2016 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Clash of Clans mobile game could soon be restricted in Iran.
  
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• Is YOUR data safe? Facebook admits government requests for account information rose 27% this year

  28-12-2016 11:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Facebook received 59,229 government requests for account data from January-June 2016. In the US, 81 per cent of requests were approved, while in the UK, 87 per cent were approved.
  
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• 'Should I get a divorce?' spikes on Google search trends just three days after Christmas

  28-12-2016 11:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Global figures for divorce searches are more than double that of any other time in the year. But all is not lost this Christmas - searches for 'should I quit my job' have hit record lows for 2016.
  
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• Australian scientist finds perfect technique to get tomato sauce out of the bottle 

  28-12-2016 11:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  You may have been pouring your tomato sauce wrong your whole life without even knowing it. An Australian scientist has revealed the perfect technique.
  
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• Why you should think twice before posting photos of your children on Facebook

  28-12-2016 11:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joanne Orlando, a researcher in Technology and Learning at Western Sydney University, suggests parents who post pictures of their children online may be doing them harm (stock image).
  
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