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• ‘Before this discovery, gigantism was considered to have started during the Jurassic period, about 180m years ago’… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 20:00 via twitter.com
  ‘Before this discovery, gigantism was considered to have started during the Jurassic period, about 180m years ago’… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• WATCH: Maha Al Balushi on Oman’s innovation vision siliconrepublic.com/video/maha-al-…

  14-07-2018 19:30 via twitter.com
  WATCH: Maha Al Balushi on Oman’s innovation vision siliconrepublic.com/video/maha-al-…
  
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• From a zero-gravity oxygen breakthrough to Ireland's decision on fossil fuels, we've got you covered when it comes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 19:15 via twitter.com
  From a zero-gravity oxygen breakthrough to Ireland's decision on fossil fuels, we've got you covered when it comes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• You will find that there comes a time for making your mind up siliconrepublic.com/advice/decisio…

  14-07-2018 18:00 via twitter.com
  You will find that there comes a time for making your mind up siliconrepublic.com/advice/decisio…
  
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• Attenborough launches 'Boaty McBoatface' polar ship

  14-07-2018 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir David Attenborough has launched the hull of the UK's newest polar ship, which is named after him.
  
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• Should Police Use Computers To Predict Crimes And Criminals?

  14-07-2018 17:06 via technocracy.news
  Legal action brought against law enforcement agencies over Technocrat-minded pre-crime programs is gaining traction around the nation. The idea that man can accurately predict the future is nonsense, but the allure is too strong for police departments to say no. ⁃ TN EditorYears of secrecy by America’s police departments about their use of computer programs predicting where crimes will occur, and who will commit them, are under fire in legal cases nationwide.
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• The Greek capital of #Athens has long been a hub for arts, learning and philosophy, and now it is a growing centre… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 17:00 via twitter.com
  The Greek capital of #Athens has long been a hub for arts, learning and philosophy, and now it is a growing centre… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Anonymous Users Can Be Identified On Twitter With 97.6% Accuracy

  14-07-2018 16:52 via technocracy.news
  The meta-data argument claiming that identities are concealed, is a myth of epic proportions and always has been. Attempting to be anonymous is futile. In Twitter’s case, it is using meta-data analysis to prove which accounts are fake and which are real; fake accounts are being deleted em-masse. ⁃ TN EditorEven if you think you’re browsing Twitter “anonymously,” machine learning algorithms can still pinpoint you in a crowd of 10,000 other users using metadata associ
  
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• Witness Protection Scheme For Whistle-Blowers Exposing Big Tech ‘Wrongdoing’

  14-07-2018 16:40 via technocracy.news
  As the old adage goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention”, and in this case, the need for Big Tech whistle-blowers to ‘come out’ has spawned a support organization that will help with support and legal fees. It will be interesting to see if any insiders actually turn whistle-blower. ⁃ TN EditorWhistleblowers are being offered a “witness protection scheme” to expose “wrongdoing” in the technology industry. An American non-for-profit organ
  
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• WATCH: Employers have a role to play in the future of work siliconrepublic.com/video/employer…

  14-07-2018 16:30 via twitter.com
  WATCH: Employers have a role to play in the future of work siliconrepublic.com/video/employer…
  
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• Netflix has finally outdone HBO at the Emmys. It's time to binge

  14-07-2018 16:00
  
  For the first time in 17 years, HBO is not the most nominated production company at the Emmys. And so begins the Netflix era
  
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• ICYMI: New discovery at #Newgrange siliconrepublic.com/innovation/new…

  14-07-2018 16:00 via twitter.com
  ICYMI: New discovery at #Newgrange siliconrepublic.com/innovation/new…
  
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• Given the high demand for #IT professionals, it may be tempting to rest on one’s technical laurels. This is not the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 15:00 via twitter.com
  Given the high demand for #IT professionals, it may be tempting to rest on one’s technical laurels. This is not the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Interested in a #blockchain career? siliconrepublic.com/jobs/companies…

  14-07-2018 14:00 via twitter.com
  Interested in a #blockchain career? siliconrepublic.com/jobs/companies…
  
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• Sir David Attenborough launches 'Boaty' polar ship

  14-07-2018 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The hull of the ship, which the public wanted to call Boaty McBoatface, is launched into the Mersey.
  
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• WATCH: Yvonne Jacobi on how ACIA is at heart of Aon’s core mission siliconrepublic.com/video/acia-yvo…

  14-07-2018 13:30 via twitter.com
  WATCH: Yvonne Jacobi on how ACIA is at heart of Aon’s core mission siliconrepublic.com/video/acia-yvo…
  
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• ‘Constantly try and poke holes in your concept because if you don‘t find them, somebody else will‘ #startups… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  14-07-2018 13:00 via twitter.com
  ‘Constantly try and poke holes in your concept because if you don‘t find them, somebody else will‘ #startups… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• What's the best camera phone of 2018? We asked a pro to test them

  14-07-2018 08:00
  
  We tested nine of the best to see who makes the best camera phone in 2018
  
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• The best GPS running watches for any budget

  14-07-2018 08:00
  
  WIRED Recommends the best running watches – for whether you're just starting out or are completing marathons and triathlons
  
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• Horse sense: Happiest equines love to snort, says study

  14-07-2018 03:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Snorting in horses is linked to a 'positive internal state', say scientists, and could improve animal welfare.
  
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• Parents are being 'banned' from driving their children to schools concerned about pollution

  14-07-2018 03:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In London, Hackney council closed roads outside five schools. The initiative will be extended to another 12 sites. And Westminster council says a range of options will be on offer from September.
  
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• Sir David Attenborough polar ship: Here's an inside peek

  14-07-2018 01:18 via bbc.co.uk
  There's even space for a coffee shop, sauna and gym on the £200m vessel.
  
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• Uber now conducts continuous background checks on drivers to improve riders' safety

  14-07-2018 00:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Uber now conducts real-time background checks for its drivers as a means of improving safety for its riders. The move comes as Uber has encountered repeated issues with violent or abusive drivers.
  
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• Amazon on track to capture nearly HALF of US retail market by the end of 2018, research shows

  14-07-2018 00:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new report from digital marketing research firm eMarketer indicates that the Silicon Valley giant is expected to capture a whopping 49.1% of the US retail market by the end of 2018.
  
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• The online battle for the truth: Experts say accuracy is 'no longer seen as important'

  14-07-2018 00:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  False information is saturating political debate worldwide and undermining an already weak level of trust in the media and institutions, spreading further than ever on social networks.
  
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