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• Dopamine in the brain helps mothers bond with their babies

  17-02-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dopamine, the neurotransmitter involved in the brain's reward system, helps facilitate human bonding, research at Northeastern University has found.
  
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• UFOlogists claim alien spaceships flew past the ISS

  17-02-2017 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conspiracy theorists are accusing NASA of covering up an alien sighting. Livestream from the ISS appears to capture 'six large UFOs' creep by and in moments, the footage goes dead.
  
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• Special items, berries and the new Pokémon in Pokémon Go

  17-02-2017 22:26
  
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• Special items, berries and the full list of new Pokémon in Pokémon Go

  17-02-2017 22:26
  
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• Cosmic particles freeze computers and change elections

  17-02-2017 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston have said that tiny cosmic particles can have serious impacts on Earth.
  
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• Plastic 'nurdles' found littering UK beaches

  17-02-2017 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billions of tiny plastic lentil-sized pellets can be spotted on UK shores - but how do 'nurdles' get there?
  
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• Inside America's first egg-freezing-only lab 

  17-02-2017 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Extend Fertility, a 'boutique' clinic in New York City's Midtown, is focused solely on preserving a woman's eggs to save for the hope of a pregnancy years down the line.
  
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• Instant camera made from recycled paper and cardboard

  17-02-2017 20:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A team of photography enthusiasts have made an instant camera from recycled paper and cardboard. The camera, named Jollylook, has no electronic components.
  
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• iPhone 8 could use a laser scanner to recognize your face

  17-02-2017 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The latest iPhone 8 rumor to hit the web suggests the handset will recognize its owner. An analyst from JPMorgan predicts Apple will remove the Touch ID and replace it with facial recognition technology.
  
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• Apple to start manufacturing iPhone SE models in India

  17-02-2017 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple is gearing up to start manufacturing its iPhone SE models in India. Its Taiwanese manufacturing partner will setup a plantin Bangalore that will focus solely on assembling the handsets.
  
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• Brutally murdered 1,400 year-old Pict has face recreated

  17-02-2017 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Forensic analysis at Dundee University showed that the man from the Black Isle, Ross-shire, suffered at least five blows to the head that fractured his face as a weapon was driven through his skull.
  
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• GM hens help build 'frozen aviary' in Edinburgh

  17-02-2017 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Genetically-modified hens that can lay eggs from different poultry breeds are helping scientists set up a "frozen aviary" to conserve rare birds.
  
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• Android app hacks could leave your car vulnerable to theft

  17-02-2017 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Many car manufacturers now supply apps which allow users to open doors and even start the car using their phone, but a Russian computer security firm warns flaws could be exploited by attackers.
  
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• Throw yourself into the VR void 250 miles above Earth with the ISS spacewalk app

  17-02-2017 19:00
  
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• The world's first colour-changing hair dye reacts to the world around you

  17-02-2017 19:00
  
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• Elon Musk's first SpaceX tunnel shown in exclusive photos

  17-02-2017 18:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk began digging a trench (pictured) at SpaceX's headquarters in California last month. Musk first tweeted his plans for the tunnel while stuck in traffic in December.
  
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• Apple staff manage to revive a 30-year-old Mac SE 

  17-02-2017 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Apple Genius Bar staffers know the ins and outs of all the latest products, staff in the Solihull branch had their knowledge stretched to the limit when asked to revive a 30-year-old Mac SE.
  
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• Mutant chickens that can lay the eggs of other hens

  17-02-2017 18:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have created a genetically modified chicken which cannot lay eggs of its own, but acts as a ‘surrogate mother’ for other hens.
  
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• First ever Black Hole image is imminent

  17-02-2017 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at MIT want to take the image using a 'virtual telescope' that links a large array of radio receivers areas including the South Pole, Europe and America.
  
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• Parents told to destroy 'spy' dolls

  17-02-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers say hackers can use an insecure bluetooth device to listen and talk to a child.
  
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• Folding Kevlar shield could protect police from gunfire

  17-02-2017 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The barrier was created by engineers at Brigham Young University in Utah. It is made up of 12 layers of bulletproof Kevlar and weights just 55lbs (25kg).
  
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• ZTE scraps 'design our smartphone' crowdfunding campaign

  17-02-2017 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  ZTE had created a smartphone based on ideas submitted by the public.
  
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• Sensors that predict when a person will have a fall

  17-02-2017 17:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The pioneering system, created at the University of Missouri, allows medical personnel to intervene before a potentially lethal collapse becomes likely to happen.
  
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• Mesmerising winners of the underwater photography awards

  17-02-2017 17:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With images taken in South Africa, Mexico and beyond, the winners of the 2017 Underwater Photographer of the Year awards have been announced, with entrants hailing from 67 countries.
  
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• Will Facebook use AI to SPY on users?

  17-02-2017 16:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a leaked early addition of the manifesto, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook hinted that the firm would use AI to spy on users, in a bid to 'identify risks.'
  
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• Parents told to destroy Cayla dolls over hacking fears

  17-02-2017 16:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany's Federal Network Agency has warned that parents should destroy the Cayla doll, because its smart technology can allow hackers to talk and listen to children.
  
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• PewDiePie problems, existential angst: Podcast 305

  17-02-2017 16:33
  
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• Ford developing pothole alert system for drivers

  17-02-2017 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The carmaker says it is testing technology to detect potholes and warn drivers of their locations.
  
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• Dr Jessamy Hibberd has six ways to make yourself happier

  17-02-2017 16:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Jessamy Hibberd says simple strategies like jumping out of bed to open the curtains - rather than hitting snooze for a few minutes of extra sleep - can have a positive impact on your mood.
  
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• VR versus AR: which technology will win the battle for hearts and virtual minds?

  17-02-2017 16:00
  
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• Portrait from the shadows: haunting images bring 'ghosts' of photos back to life

  17-02-2017 15:00
  
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• A gene discovery may help cure Parkinson's disease

  17-02-2017 14:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered a gene that protects neurons from damage in fruit flies, which may allow for more tailored Parkinson's treatments.
  
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• Ocean mapping XPRIZE cuts teams to 21

  17-02-2017 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The international competition to drive innovation in seafloor mapping announces the teams that will take part in its semi-final stage.
  
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• Ford's virtual map will help vehicles dodge bumps and dips

  17-02-2017 13:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Engineers at the Ford Research and Innovation Centre in Germany are designing a crowd-sourced map that will use data collected from their vehicles' sensors and cameras.
  
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• Alphabet's 'Loon' internet project closer to deployment

  17-02-2017 13:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the hope of bringing internet access to even the most remote corners of the globe, Google parent Alphabet's 'Loon' project has taken a significant step closer to global roll out.
  
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• Your clothes could soon create and store their own electricity

  17-02-2017 13:00
  
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• Sky taxi to fly in Dubai 'from July'

  17-02-2017 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A drone that can carry people will begin "regular operations" in Dubai from July, says the city's Roads and Transportation Agency.
  
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• Ants run on strange spherical treadmills

  17-02-2017 12:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Ulm University in Germany crafted the treadmill (pictured) using dental floss and a Styrofoam ball as they explored the homing behaviour of desert ants.
  
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• Nintendo Switch arrives 2 weeks before official release

  17-02-2017 12:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The gaming console from Japanese gaming firm Nintendo has been shipped to an eager fan two weeks early. The Switch is out March 3, but footage leaked online seems to be the real deal.
  
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• Tinder plans to add Snapchat-style video function

  17-02-2017 12:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The dating app has taken over California-based Wheel, an app that lets users send each other short Snapchat-style video clips.The video app lets strangers connect to create 'video stories'.
  
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• You can play a piano duet with this AI - just don't expect Mozart

  17-02-2017 11:48
  
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• LSD ‘microdosing’ trend can put your life at risk

  17-02-2017 11:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'Microdosing' on psychedelics has become popular in California's affluent Silicon Valley. Now, University of Cambridge researchers have assessed how effective the practice is.
  
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• Samsung boss arrested over bribery allegations

  17-02-2017 10:46
  
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• Zuckerberg outlines Facebook's future – and there's a lot of AI

  17-02-2017 10:38
  
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• The 10 FILTHIEST items and areas in your office

  17-02-2017 10:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This list of the dirtiest items in the workplace - compiled by the cleaner-bookng website Hassle.com, will leave you reaching for the hand sanitiser - and avoiding the water cooler.
  
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• How quickly can YOU spot the mistake?

  17-02-2017 10:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the grid of question marks is one icon that is not quite identical to the rest - but only those with lightning quick responses will be able to spot it in ten seconds or less.
  
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• The colour-changing hair dye and other tech news

  17-02-2017 09:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the best of the week's technology news.
  
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• You can now pre-order the Really Blue Google Pixel in the UK

  17-02-2017 09:00
  
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• Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong arrested in South Korea

  17-02-2017 08:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The case is linked to a scandal that led to the impeachment of President Park Geung-hye.
  
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• WIRED Awake: 10 must-read articles for February 17

  17-02-2017 08:49
  
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