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• Why virtual reality is the next frontier in pain relief

  15-09-2017 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research suggests that virtual reality treatments for chronic pain might help reduce reliance on opioid painkillers and potentially help curb misuse of these addictive medications.
  
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• How well can seeds survive in space?

  15-09-2017 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astrobiologists recently investigated how seeds would do back on Earth after spending extended periods on the International Space Station. They stored seeds in a glass housing on the exterior of the ISS.
  
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• Quantum math could solve NYC's subway problem

  15-09-2017 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University of California Irvine found that frequently delayed lines, like the 6, follow a more random statistical model than those that run smoother.
  
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• Brain-eating amoeba are thriving in Florida's warm

  15-09-2017 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hurricane Irma could invite brain-eating amoeba to thrive in Florida waters. The storm left behind warm water that is known to home these amoebas. They can enter through the nose and attack the brain.
  
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• Nepal survey to remeasure Mount Everest begins

  15-09-2017 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nepal has begun remeasuring Mount Everest to check if the height of the world's tallest peak was altered by a powerful earthquake that struck the nation in 2015, the government said.
  
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• #Google could be facing a costly penalty for alleged gender discrimination. #diversity siliconrepublic.com/companies/goog…

  15-09-2017 21:35 via twitter.com
  #Google could be facing a costly penalty for alleged gender discrimination. #diversity siliconrepublic.com/companies/goog…
  
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• Amazon now authorized to host DoD's most sensitive data

  15-09-2017 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amazon Web Services has been granted a provisional authorization to host Level 5 data for the US Department of Defense. It will be able to host the most sensitive military and NSA data.
  
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• #Facebook’s advertising practices are under increased scrutiny siliconrepublic.com/companies/face…

  15-09-2017 21:15 via twitter.com
  #Facebook’s advertising practices are under increased scrutiny siliconrepublic.com/companies/face…
  
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• Are you ready for May 2018? #GDPR ow.ly/BXpr30fbe9H

  15-09-2017 21:05 via twitter.com
  Are you ready for May 2018? #GDPR ow.ly/BXpr30fbe9H
  
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• Dr Blánaid White is an integral part of an ambitious project to enhance #biodiversity in Ireland. #DCU siliconrepublic.com/innovation/bla…

  15-09-2017 20:50 via twitter.com
  Dr Blánaid White is an integral part of an ambitious project to enhance #biodiversity in Ireland. #DCU siliconrepublic.com/innovation/bla…
  
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• Researchers create first map of water in Moon’s soil 

  15-09-2017 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at Brown University have created the first map of water and its building blocks trapped in the uppermost portion of the Moon's soil. The research may prove useful to future lunar explorers,
  
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• 1-in-20 chance climate change will wipe out humanity

  15-09-2017 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the University of California San Diego created two new climate change risk categories, which deal with low probability high impact scenarios that could wipe out human life on Earth.
  
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• An answer as simple as A + B? #diversity #SiliconValley siliconrepublic.com/companies/tech…

  15-09-2017 20:30 via twitter.com
  An answer as simple as A + B? #diversity #SiliconValley siliconrepublic.com/companies/tech…
  
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• Wolves have an understanding of cause and effect

  15-09-2017 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the study at the Wolf Science Center of the Vetmeduni Vienna, the researchers observed 14 dogs and 12 human-socialized wolves, revealing their reasoning skills.
  
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• #Eir may be about to have a new shareholder of scale and experience siliconrepublic.com/companies/inte…

  15-09-2017 20:10 via twitter.com
  #Eir may be about to have a new shareholder of scale and experience siliconrepublic.com/companies/inte…
  
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• Children bullied for being fat WON'T be sad as an adult

  15-09-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  University College London scientists found that such biomarkers have 'no relation' to happiness in later life - contradicting a host of evidence stating the opposite.
  
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• Vaishali Nigam gives us an insight into #internships at eShopWorld siliconrepublic.com/people/eshopwo…

  15-09-2017 19:45 via twitter.com
  Vaishali Nigam gives us an insight into #internships at eShopWorld siliconrepublic.com/people/eshopwo…
  
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• Brain-eating amoeba Florida hurricane irma

  15-09-2017 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hurricane Irma could invite brain-eating amoeba to thrive in Florida waters. The storm left behind warm water that is known to home these amoebas. They can enter through the nose and attack the brain.
  
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• A @comreg report shows that #IoT and #broadband connectivity are taking shape in Ireland siliconrepublic.com/comms/broadban…

  15-09-2017 19:25 via twitter.com
  A @comreg report shows that #IoT and #broadband connectivity are taking shape in Ireland siliconrepublic.com/comms/broadban…
  
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• Arctic ice once again shows 'considerable melting'

  15-09-2017 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have discovered the Arctic sea ice has again experienced 'considerable melting,' as the worrying trend continues.
  
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• .@scurri is on track to process €1bn in gross merchandise value every month. ow.ly/Dqsw30fbdoP

  15-09-2017 19:20 via twitter.com
  .@scurriis on track to process €1bn in gross merchandise value every month. ow.ly/Dqsw30fbdoP
  
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• CyberSafeIreland offers some #cybersafety tips for parents to ensure their kids are protected online siliconrepublic.com/life/irish-onl…

  15-09-2017 19:01 via twitter.com
  CyberSafeIreland offers some #cybersafety tips for parents to ensure their kids are protected online siliconrepublic.com/life/irish-onl…
  
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• 'Long live Cassini': Nasa scientists say farewell

  15-09-2017 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The chief scientists who worked on the spacecraft react after it plunged into Saturn’s atmosphere.
  
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• See the dramatic moment Cassini launched 20 years ago

  15-09-2017 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The breathtaking footage reveals the moment Cassini lifted off from the Cape Canaveral launchpad on October 15, 1997, as mission control counts down to the start of a remarkable journey.
  
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• Seeds in space – how well can they survive?

  15-09-2017 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astrobiologists recently investigated how seeds would do back on Earth after spending extended periods on the International Space Station. They stored seeds in a glass housing on the exterior of the ISS.
  
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• Nasa kills off Cassini after 20 year mission

  15-09-2017 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At 07:56 EST (12:56 BST) Cassini was confirmed to have dived into Saturn's atmosphere travelling at a speed of roughly 70,000 miles per hour in its final suicide mission.
  
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• Terrifying BlueBorne hack spreads viruses via Bluetooth

  15-09-2017 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to Palo Alto-based security company Armis, 'BlueBorne' can endanger all major mobile, desktop and smart devices - including those on Android, iOS and Windows (stock image).
  
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• Musical scientist turned arrhythmia into classical music

  15-09-2017 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elaine Chew, a scientist at Queen Mary University, has used her background in classical music to turn the sound of irregular heartbeats into musical scores.
  
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• Academics say projectile pee makes boys better scientists

  15-09-2017 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Three academics, including Anna Wilson at Scotland's Abertay University, made the claim that 'playful urination practices' give boys a head start over girls in secondary school physics.
  
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• Interested in #STEM? @DYCIRL is looking for new members. #education ow.ly/p2Lu30fbczz

  15-09-2017 17:50 via twitter.com
  Interested in #STEM? @DYCIRL is looking for new members. #education ow.ly/p2Lu30fbczz
  
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• #MostRead Today: US start-up Bodega apologises after online backlash ow.ly/ysA630fbxgz

  15-09-2017 17:41 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: US start-up Bodega apologises after online backlash ow.ly/ysA630fbxgz
  
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• #MostRead Today: PwC cybersecurity lead on GDPR: ‘Everybody is starting too late’ ow.ly/dwu130fbxky

  15-09-2017 17:41 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: PwC cybersecurity lead on GDPR: ‘Everybody is starting too late’ ow.ly/dwu130fbxky
  
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• #MostRead Today: Proof that old men have big ears among winners of 2017 Ig Nobel prizes ow.ly/uY2n30fbx9E

  15-09-2017 17:41 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Proof that old men have big ears among winners of 2017 Ig Nobel prizes ow.ly/uY2n30fbx9E
  
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• #MostRead Today: Dublin-based company Swrve closes massive $25m funding deal ow.ly/9irk30fbxi7

  15-09-2017 17:41 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Dublin-based company Swrve closes massive $25m funding deal ow.ly/9irk30fbxi7
  
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• #MostRead Today: 15 of Helsinki’s hottest start-ups worth sussing out ow.ly/P9EA30fbxff

  15-09-2017 17:41 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: 15 of Helsinki’s hottest start-ups worth sussing out ow.ly/P9EA30fbxff
  
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• How has your day been? You can still turn it around. #FridayFeeling ow.ly/NQbm30fbcul

  15-09-2017 17:20 via twitter.com
  How has your day been? You can still turn it around. #FridayFeeling ow.ly/NQbm30fbcul
  
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• We would be CLUELESS in a zombie apocalypse, poll finds

  15-09-2017 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A YouGov Omnibus survey found 11 per cent of Brits had a zombie plan and just six per cent of people said they would work with other survivors (stock image).
  
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• Study shows that apologising can make rejection feel worse

  15-09-2017 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Study by Dartmouth College in New Hampshire showed how saying sorry can make a rejected person feel like they should offer forgiveness. It can also increase their desire to seek revenge.
  
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• Weekend takeaway: Behold, the fascinating world of sci-tech siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sci… via @siliconrepublic

  15-09-2017 17:02 via twitter.com
  Weekend takeaway: Behold, the fascinating world of sci-tech siliconrepublic.com/innovation/sci… via @siliconrepublic
  
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• Want to know why old men have big ears? #research #biology ow.ly/mUX730fbcq6

  15-09-2017 17:02 via twitter.com
  Want to know why old men have big ears? #research #biology ow.ly/mUX730fbcq6
  
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• Irish artist @cowensny has worked on some of the biggest projects ever undertaken in the arts. #inspirefest siliconrepublic.com/advice/catheri…

  15-09-2017 17:02 via twitter.com
  Irish artist @cowensny has worked on some of the biggest projects ever undertaken in the arts. #inspirefest siliconrepublic.com/advice/catheri…
  
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• Doctor reveals the correct way to put on antiperspirant

  15-09-2017 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Embarrassing Bodies' Doctor Dawn Harper reveals the common mistakes we all make when applying our antiperspirant- and says that you should not be using it daily.
  
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• Chinese maze: Village makes giant tech code from trees

  15-09-2017 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  A tech-savvy Chinese village creates a giant QR code from shrubs in a bid to attract visitors.
  
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• Sheffield Hallam Uni: Dancing ability is in your genes

  15-09-2017 16:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Geoff Ellis, Principal Lecturer in Statistics at Sheffield Hallam University, looked at the traits shared by 100 of the world's most successful professional dancers.
  
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• ExpensiveWall malware downloaded 21m times from Google

  15-09-2017 16:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from San Carlos, California, security firm Check Point raised the alarm yesterday about malware that disguises itself as fake wallpaper apps and could earn cyber-criminals cash..
  
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• Man beats Amazon Echo at number game

  15-09-2017 16:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This is the moment somebody defied the odds and outsmarted an Amazon Echo at its own game, tricking the voice-activated device in a video taken at an unknown location.
  
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• Adelaide University study how to reduce alcohol cravings

  15-09-2017 16:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In trials on mice, University of Adelaide researchers found that an existing drug that targets receptors in the brain's immune system can switch off the urge for a midweek tipple.
  
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• Nasa scientists will finish 8 month isolation in Hawaii

  15-09-2017 15:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After eight months of living in isolation on a remote Hawaii volcano, Mauna Loa, six Nasa scientists will emerge from their Mars-like habitat on Sunday and return to civilization.
  
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• Apple's iPhone X reveal was a major augmented reality letdown

  15-09-2017 14:16
  
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• A survey from @CyberSafeIE highlights some key issues for parents and educators alike siliconrepublic.com/life/irish-onl…

  15-09-2017 14:00 via twitter.com
  A survey from @CyberSafeIE highlights some key issues for parents and educators alike siliconrepublic.com/life/irish-onl…
  
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