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• Elon burning to get Falcon back on the launchpad

  02-01-2017 23:56 via go.theregister.com
  
  Pressure vessel buckled, something sparked, oxygen exploded Only a regulatory sign-off stands between Elon Musk's SpaceX and the restart of its Falcon 9 launch program within a week. With its anomaly investigation complete, the company hopes to launch a Falcon carrying Iridium's NEXT satellite from Vandenberg on January 8.…
  
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• Video reveals howtsunami could wipe out the ENTIRE east coast of the US

  02-01-2017 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Earth has experienced a handful of 'mega tsunamis,' and the most famous may be the event that wiped out the dinosaurs – the asteroid generated a wave up to 3.1 miles high.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX blames a fault in helium canister for Falcon 9 rocket explosion

  02-01-2017 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to resume flying rockets January 8 following an investigation into why one of them burst into flames on a launch pad four months ago, the company said on Monday.
  
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• Florida State University scientists discover dinosaur eggs take six months to hatch

  02-01-2017 22:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Gregory Erickson, professor of biological science at Florida State University, said: 'Some of the greatest riddles about dinosaurs pertain to their embryology – virtually nothing is known.'
  
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• Walruses use seabirds as TOYS and play with carcasses they find on the water

  02-01-2017 21:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study of wild walruses in the Chukchi Sea revealed they sneak up on floating seabirds to scare them away, attempt to slash them with tusks, and even use carcasses for ‘drop-catch’ games.
  
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• Apple's iOS 10.3 could debut this month with 'Theater Mode' for texting during movie

  02-01-2017 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tweets shared on Friday reveal Apple could release a beta version of iOS 10.3 on Jan 10. It's also said to include a mode that dims the display and mutes audio to make the device ideal for movie theaters.
  
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• Samsung unveils three new Galaxy A phones

  02-01-2017 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Samsung revealed three new handsets for its Galaxy A lineup. The series includes the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A7,all are water and dust resistant.. Pre-orders start Jan. 20.
  
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• What to expect from CES 2017 from augmented reality to ultra-high resolution TVs

  02-01-2017 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas doesn’t officially begin until Thursday, but many tech giants will be making announcements earlier, including LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony.
  
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• Tinder users frustrated as they discover potential dates have disappeared

  02-01-2017 19:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Singles worldwide have spoken out after an apparent glitch left many of them without any matches on Tinder. 'Tinder, why are you doing this to me? I had almost 600 matches,' wrote one
  
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• Islamic buildings show how Persian architects created Iran's ancient mosques and bazaars

  02-01-2017 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Italian Massimo Rumi spent a month in Iran visiting breathtaking mosques and bazaars to explore how Islamic architects used specific ratios and geometry to design Persian buildings,
  
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• Wearable tech could knock out concussions from contact sports

  02-01-2017 16:33
  
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• Is this the fossilised penis of an Ice Age mammoth found on a Norfolk beach

  02-01-2017 16:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Robert Mee found an odd looking fossil as he walked along the beach at Hunstanton, Norfolk and took to Facebook to see what people thought it could be, with suggestions of a mammoth penis.
  
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• David Hempleman-Adams urges climate change action after Arctic voyage

  02-01-2017 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams calls on politicians to "grasp the nettle" on climate change.
  
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• Colorado storm chaser captures dramatic images after chasing more than 30 tornadoes

  02-01-2017 15:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roger Hill, 59, from Bennett, Colorado and his wife Caryn, own and operate Silver Lining Tours, one of the largest and oldest storm chasing tour companies in the world
  
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• Playbuzz camel optical illusion leaves the internet baffled  

  02-01-2017 14:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite looking like a normal photograph, the picture does in fact appear to be an optical illusion which some people can see and others can't. So, can you?
  
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• Leap second briefly catches out computer firm

  02-01-2017 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Web firm Cloudflare was briefly caught out by the leap second added to the end of 2016.
  
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• Pics or it didn't happen: welcome to the post-reality world in 2017

  02-01-2017 13:00
  
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• Ariana Grande to star in Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius game

  02-01-2017 12:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Character will feature in the free mobile release of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius and it's "the cutest" character she's ever seen.
  
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• Want to get fit? Try a DNA-themed personalised fitness camp

  02-01-2017 10:00
  
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• China Twitter boss leaves after seven months

  02-01-2017 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The head of Twitter's China operations, Kathy Chen, leaves the firm after just seven months in charge.
  
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• Samsung unveils its new water-resistant Galaxy phones

  02-01-2017 08:00
  
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• Donald Trump makes top Republican fear environmental future

  02-01-2017 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A leading US Republican fears for the future of her grandchildren with Donald Trump as president.
  
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• Video game Rory

  02-01-2017 04:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A video games developer digitises BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones to appear in its next blockbuster game.
  
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• Rory Cellan-Jones becomes video game character

  02-01-2017 04:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A video games developer digitises BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones to appear in its next blockbuster game.
  
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• World's largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates could soon employ robots to hire staff

  02-01-2017 04:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A team of engineers at US-based Bridgewater Associates is reportedly developing artificial intelligence which can run the firm without emotions getting in the way. Robots will hire and fire staff.
  
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• Future tech

  02-01-2017 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the start of the giant CES tech expo, we pick some of the new products that may cause a stir.
  
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• CES 2017: Tech preview of Las Vegas's biggest launches

  02-01-2017 01:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the start of the giant CES tech expo, we pick some of the new products that may cause a stir.
  
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• CES 2017: Bixi pad adds gesture controls to phones

  02-01-2017 01:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A glowing pad that lets smartphones be operated with a wave of the hand will shortly be on show at the CES tech expo.
  
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• Smart speaker creates childrens' bedtime stories

  02-01-2017 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CES 2017: Lunii speaker creates bedtime stories for children
  
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• CES 2017: Aromacare controls smells with a smartphone

  02-01-2017 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A start-up develops a way to change how a room smells via an app and is showing off its gadget at this year's CES tech show.
  
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• CES 2017: Virtual reality gaming without a headset

  02-01-2017 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A start-up is showing off a virtual reality game that does not require players to wear a headset.
  
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• CES 2017: Wair's smart scarf fights pollution with fashion

  02-01-2017 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A smart scarf that provides pollution alerts and a built-in air filter is among the latest wearable tech products to be put on show at the CES tech expo.
  
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