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• Can't sleep? Listen to bacon!

  31-01-2018 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Brantner of Sleepzoo explains how the snap, crackle, and pop ofbacon cooking can put people right to sleep.
  
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• Massive rock shows fossilized tracks of dinos and mammals

  31-01-2018 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An amateur paleontologist discovered the extremely rare 8.5-foot-long slab of sandstone while dropping his wife off at work at NASA. He found the rock in 2012, but his findings are now being published.
  
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• Luxembourg PM watches GovSat-1 space launch

  31-01-2018 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Xavier Bettel is at Cape Canaveral in Florida to see his nation's latest space project go into orbit.
  
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• The @SEAI_ie has announced the creation of the Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) funding programme wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  31-01-2018 20:50 via twitter.com
  The @SEAI_ie has announced the creation of the Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) funding programme wor… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Devon man takes 15 minutes to find ancient ammonite

  31-01-2018 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The huge ammonite fossil, found by 21-year-old stone mason Archie Faiers, was discovered on the Jurassic Coast between Seaton and Lyme Regis.
  
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• .@DublinCityUni was Ireland’s first University of Sanctuary, receiving the designation in December 2016.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  31-01-2018 20:20 via twitter.com
  .@DublinCityUni was Ireland’s first University of Sanctuary, receiving the designation in December 2016.… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Irish Government vows to press ahead with National Broadband Plan siliconrepublic.com/comms/national…

  31-01-2018 20:04 via twitter.com
  Irish Government vows to press ahead with National Broadband Plan siliconrepublic.com/comms/national…
  
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• Great news for #FORESEA and #OEBuoy, securing major #energy deals. #renewables ow.ly/IJz630i7bk2

  31-01-2018 20:00 via twitter.com
  Great news for #FORESEA and #OEBuoy, securing major #energy deals. #renewables ow.ly/IJz630i7bk2
  
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• Is @eir cutting the cord with the #NationalBroadbandPlan? siliconrepublic.com/comms/eir-nati…

  31-01-2018 19:35 via twitter.com
  Is @eir cutting the cord with the #NationalBroadbandPlan? siliconrepublic.com/comms/eir-nati…
  
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• Is this the world’s most hi-tech ski jacket?

  31-01-2018 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Designed in Switzerland, the prototype was recently presented at the International Sports Fair in Munich and - once completed - could be on sale for 2019.
  
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• A new director general has been appointed to lead the @IVCA_ie. #leadership siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/iris…

  31-01-2018 19:10 via twitter.com
  A new director general has been appointed to lead the @IVCA_ie. #leadership siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/iris…
  
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• You can send texts via Alexa but only on Android phones

  31-01-2018 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexa now sends texts to any phone number in your contact list. There are some caveats: it does not work with group texts, emojis or emergency services, and is only available in America.
  
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• People who 'sext' partners are more likely to cheat

  31-01-2018 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study from the University of Alberta has looked into the effects of sexting on the relationships of 615 people and found that ‘sexting’ is rarely a feature of a healthy relationship (stock image).
  
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• Taking on Silicon Valley's tech bros: UpVote 22

  31-01-2018 18:54
  
  Journalist Sarah Lacy battled Uber for years – so when the tech firm was accused of sexual harassment, she wasn't a bit surprised. She describes that fight, and how to change Silicon Valley's endemic sexism, in a new book: A Uterus is a Feature, Not a Bug
  
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• Dishonest people are viewed as less competent

  31-01-2018 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts at the University of Toronto have found that when we see someone act immorally, for instance by shoplifting or cheating in a test,we assume they are less competent at their job than an honest person.
  
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• Hong Kong bans ivory trade in 'historic' vote

  31-01-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The move by Hong Kong's lawmakers is hailed by campaigners as "a lifeline for elephants".
  
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• The amount of malicious apps removed by #Google increased by 70pc from 2016’s figures. #infosec siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/goo…

  31-01-2018 18:35 via twitter.com
  The amount of malicious apps removed by #Google increased by 70pc from 2016’s figures. #infosec siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/goo…
  
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• Northumberland's 'Bronze Age hunk' revealed

  31-01-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 3,500 year-old bones were unearthed in a burial cist – a stone coffin structure- near Rock, Northumberland by a farmer preparing his field for drainage in November last year.
  
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• The 'super blue blood Moon' across the world

  31-01-2018 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Eyes around the globe have been turning to the skies to view the lunar event.
  
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• Google can now PREDICT when your flight will be delayed

  31-01-2018 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Google says it can predict delays with ‘80% confidence’. While that’s not good enough to cancel your taxi to the airport, it is accurate enough to hint at any potential issues before you set foot in the terminal.
  
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• .@asana is a workplace tool created by #Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz. siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/asan…

  31-01-2018 18:05 via twitter.com
  .@asana is a workplace tool created by #Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz.siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/asan…
  
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• #MostRead Today: ‘Sometimes, all employees need is someone to chat to and hear them out’ ow.ly/jbWo30i7fli

  31-01-2018 17:57 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: ‘Sometimes, all employees need is someone to chat to and hear them out’ ow.ly/jbWo30i7fli
  
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• #MostRead Today: Google to stick it to Apple in smartphone wars after closing HTC deal ow.ly/DmXQ30i7fjP

  31-01-2018 17:57 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Google to stick it to Apple in smartphone wars after closing HTC deal ow.ly/DmXQ30i7fjP
  
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• #MostRead Today: 7 good habits that will make you more successful ow.ly/mIH730i7fhz

  31-01-2018 17:57 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: 7 good habits that will make you more successful ow.ly/mIH730i7fhz
  
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• Samsung enters crypto-currency chips business

  31-01-2018 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The South Korean firm reveals it has begun making chips designed to be used to mine crypto-cash.
  
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• Earth's magnetic poles show signs they are about to flip

  31-01-2018 17:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Baker, director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, claims there are signs of a reversal that could be devastating to life. .
  
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• Boredom can make you more creative and resilient

  31-01-2018 17:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Writing for The Conversation, Professor Teresa Belton from the University of East Anglia explains why embracing boredom is an important way to recharge mental batteries (stock image).
  
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• Skywatchers see 'super blue blood Moon'

  31-01-2018 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.
  
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• UN-Habitat’s First Muslim Leader To Preside Over World Urban Forum In Malaysia

  31-01-2018 17:12 via technocracy.news
  Underscoring the compatibility between Islam and the UN’s New Urban Agenda, a key component of Sustainable Development, a Muslim has been appointed to head the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, also known as UN Habitat. ⁃ TN EditorNext month’s ninth World Urban Forum in Kuala Lumpur will be a coming out event for Maimunah Mohd Sharif, one of the most prominent mayors in Malaysia — not because she will be showcasing her home municipality of Penang Island, but bec
  
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• Dubai’s Green Economy Initiatives Can Speed Progress Towards Global Climate Objectives

  31-01-2018 17:08 via technocracy.news
  Dubai and the wider Islamic world are head-over-heels in love with Sustainable Development, Green Economy and Fintech (Financial Technology) because it will lead to the demise of Capitalism and Free Enterprise. Islamic theology is claimed to be very compatible with the green movement. ⁃ TN EditorThe launch of the Dubai Green Fund to invest in climate innovations will be critical for Dubai to achieve its ambitious goal to reduce its energy and water usage.The launch of the Dubai Green
  
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• Harris Stingray Nondisclosure Agreement Forbids Cops From Telling Legislators About Surveillance Tech

  31-01-2018 17:05 via technocracy.news
  Technocrats have no regard or respect for politicians; that Harris, a giant military contractor, would require its clients to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement is brazen and not legal. It effectively sets up a secret society of surveillance professionals. ⁃ TN EditorThe FBI set the first (and second!) rules of Stingray Club: DO NOT TALK ABOUT STINGRAY CLUB. Law enforcement agencies seeking to acquire cell tower spoofing tech were forced to sign a nondisclosure agreement forbid
  
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• Who should you fly with to get Wi-Fi?

  31-01-2018 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new report by New York-based RoutHappy reveals that Virgin Atlantic, Icelandair, Delta and Emirates and Southwest Airlines the leaders in mid-air internet connectivity.
  
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• Facebook bans all cryptocurrency adverts including Bitcoin

  31-01-2018 16:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is barring ads for financial products and services that are frequently associated with 'deceptive promotional practices'.
  
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• Is Eir about to quit the National Broadband Plan? siliconrepublic.com/comms/eir-nati…

  31-01-2018 15:29 via twitter.com
  Is Eir about to quit the National Broadband Plan? siliconrepublic.com/comms/eir-nati…
  
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• ‘You may not be the only one doing it, but you can be doing it better’ – @PEdgar15 of @IgniteAccelNI siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/igni…

  31-01-2018 15:25 via twitter.com
  ‘You may not be the only one doing it, but you can be doing it better’ – @PEdgar15 of @IgniteAccelNI siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/igni…
  
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• Those who want to promote their #cryptocurrency offerings will no longer be able to do so on #Facebook siliconrepublic.com/companies/face…

  31-01-2018 15:05 via twitter.com
  Those who want to promote their #cryptocurrency offerings will no longer be able to do so on #Facebook siliconrepublic.com/companies/face…
  
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• 'Super blue blood moon' stuns skygazers around the world

  31-01-2018 15:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Asia and America currently have the best view, with the eclipse visible in the western half of the US and Canada and across the Pacific.
  
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• The @Entirl Future of #Fintech event discussed what’s in store for Ireland as a result of #Brexit siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ente…

  31-01-2018 14:40 via twitter.com
  The @Entirl Future of #Fintech event discussed what’s in store for Ireland as a result of #Brexit siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ente…
  
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• Google Search results to give 'diverse' answers

  31-01-2018 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The technology company says it will present multiple viewpoints after claims it was spreading lies.
  
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• Prof Lorraine Brennan of @ucddublin highlights her research in the field of #nutrition siliconrepublic.com/innovation/lor…

  31-01-2018 14:20 via twitter.com
  Prof Lorraine Brennan of @ucddublin highlights her research in the field of #nutrition siliconrepublic.com/innovation/lor…
  
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• Sarah-Jane Larkin named new DG of Irish Venture Capital Association siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/iris…

  31-01-2018 14:12 via twitter.com
  Sarah-Jane Larkin named new DG of Irish Venture Capital Association siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/iris…
  
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• Google backs 'universal stylus' campaign

  31-01-2018 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Google backs an effort to make touch-screen styluses work across all devices.
  
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• ‘Despite uncertainty, #entrepreneurs and #startups are forging ahead, creating jobs and raising capital’ #Brexit siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-s…

  31-01-2018 14:00 via twitter.com
  ‘Despite uncertainty, #entrepreneurs and #startups are forging ahead, creating jobs and raising capital’ #Brexit siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/uk-s…
  
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• Tiger 'seeks out human help' after suffering gum problems

  31-01-2018 13:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The rare predator - one of only 500 or so Siberian tigers living in their snowy natural habitat in eastern Russia - found a remote house and quietly lay down on the porch.
  
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• What were the most common dodgy apps flagged by Google in 2017? siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/goo…

  31-01-2018 13:56 via twitter.com
  What were the most common dodgy apps flagged by Google in 2017? siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/goo…
  
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• Al Gore’s Generation leads $75m investment in Dustin Moskovitz’s Asana siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/asan…

  31-01-2018 13:47 via twitter.com
  Al Gore’s Generation leads $75m investment in Dustin Moskovitz’s Asana siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/asan…
  
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• 'Facebook murder' case: Family of Ohio man sue social media site

  31-01-2018 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Robert Godwin's family take legal action after footage of his death was broadcast on the site.
  
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• Two key Jack the Ripper letters were written by one person

  31-01-2018 12:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The murderer is thought to have killed at least five young women in Whitechapel, East London, over the course of three months, but was never caught.
  
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• Killer whale says 'hello'

  31-01-2018 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  A killer whale is taught to mimic words such as "hello" and "bye bye" in a scientific experiment.
  
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• Cryonics: Your body preserved for future revival?

  31-01-2018 11:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Arizona-based company Alcor offers cryonic preservation in the hope of reviving you in the future.
  
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