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• Mysterious stone structures in Saudi Arabia older than Egypt's pyramids used for a cattle cult 

  30-04-2021 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Surveying the region by helicopter, researchers found over 1,000 mustatils, more than twice previous estimates. Cow horns and bones at the sites are proof of a cattle cult, researchers say.
  
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• Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest

  30-04-2021 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Football clubs, players and sporting bodies begin a four-day boycott of social media platforms to tackle abuse and discrimination.
  
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• Mars Ingenuity helicopter mission extended by Nasa

  30-04-2021 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nasa is so pleased with the success of the Ingenuity helicopter, it is extending its mission.
  
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• Chlorine shortage threatens to sink swimming pool season in the US

  30-04-2021 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A surge in pool use as people stayed home during the pandemic has led to a scarcity of chlorine tablets. The shortage could see prices more than double by the end of summer, experts say.
  
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• Zoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000

  30-04-2021 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
  
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• Trendy 'eco logs' for woodburning stoves 'pollute more than traditional firewood'

  30-04-2021 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trendy 'logs' for woodburning stoves made from coffee, bamboo, wine and other are more polluting than traditional firewood, according to new research.
  
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• Germany's glaciers are melting faster than predicted and could disappear in just 10 years 

  30-04-2021 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It had been thought the five Bavarian glaciers would endure through the middle of the century, but melting has increaseddramatically. They've lost about two-thirds of their volume since 2010.
  
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• More than 11.5 MILLION migrating birds will fly over Washington State as they return for the summer

  30-04-2021 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than 11.5 million migrating birds will fly over Washington State over the next few days. They fly at night to avoid predators, but a new threat awaits them - artificial lighting that kills millions each year.
  
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• Medieval sword found by metal detectorist in Poland may have been used in 1410 Battle of Grunwald

  30-04-2021 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexander Medvedev discovered the sword near Olsztyn, in northern Poland, alongside a metal scabbard, a belt and two knives.
  
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• Ransomware victims urged to go to police

  30-04-2021 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Using malicious software gangs encrypt an organisation's data and then demand money to restore it.
  
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• Arizona School Board Flees, Parents Elect New Board, Vote To End Mask Mandate

  30-04-2021 17:45 via technocracy.news
  
  Local activism is the only way to change policy and direction of civic matters. Angry parents in Vail, Arizona rose up to take over their local school board that refused to listen to them. The existing board fled, then parents elected a new board on the spot. ⁃ TN EditorOn Tuesday, the Vail School District in southern Arizona was scheduled to discuss its mask policy after Gov. Doug Ducey enacted a new executive order that lifted the state’s order to require face masks in sc
  
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• UK children are looking at up to four screens at a time, study finds

  30-04-2021 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists tracked device use among 816 teenage girls in the UK pre-pandemic. They found 59 per cent used two or more screens at the same time after school.
  
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• U.S. Space Force Chief Scientist: ‘Human Augmentation’ Is Now Necessary

  30-04-2021 16:54 via technocracy.news
  
  “Human augmentation” is a term used by Transhumanists who believe science can control the future “evolution” of humans. It seeks to create Humanity 2.0, or a race of super-humans so advanced that one day they might achieve immortality and escape death. ⁃ TN EditorThe chief scientist for the newly created US Space Force has said he thinks ‘human augmentation’ will be here sooner rather than later.
  Dr. Joel Mozer, speaking at an event at the Airforce Resea
  
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• Study: COVID-19 Alters Human Genes, Explains ‘Long Haulers’

  30-04-2021 16:39 via technocracy.news
  
  This scientific study may ultimately reveal if all coronaviruses modify DNA or just COVID-19. If the latter is true, it will bolster the case for it being a bio-weapon designed to negatively affect humanity. ⁃ TN EditorFor some COVID-19 patients, getting over their infection is just the beginning of the recovery. Over the last year, COVID “long haulers” have continued experiencing a variety of symptoms months after the virus clears. These include anything from skin problems, to
  
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• Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower will peak on Thursday night

  30-04-2021 15:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The show is the result of the Earth flying through a cloud of debris left behind by Halley's Comet during its last journey through the inner solar system in 1986.
  
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• 53 of the best films on Netflix UK this week

  30-04-2021 15:15
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here's our pick of the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly
  
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• Former Senator and one-time astronaut Bill Nelson named as NASA's new administrator

  30-04-2021 14:50 via go.theregister.com
  
  Confirmation happened at pace. Shame the same can't be said for Artemis Former US Senator Bill Nelson has been confirmed as NASA administrator with breath-taking speed (compared to his predecessor).…
  
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• Baby mantis shrimp pack an explosive thump that can split WATER from just nine days old

  30-04-2021 14:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The team from Duke University show that the limbs have blistering acceleration of 16,500 degrees a second, almost 100 times faster than a Formula One car.
  
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• Small but deadly! Experts discover tiny new species of pumpkin toadlet

  30-04-2021 14:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The species B. rotenbergae was discovered south of the Mantiqueira mountain range in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in forest along Brazil's Atlantic coast.
  
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• Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes

  30-04-2021 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  When members of the public attempted to sign in, they were directed to an anti-vaccination website.
  
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• Archaeology: Statue of Roman emperor Constantine the Great reunited with digit missing for 500 years

  30-04-2021 13:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Held in the Capitoline Museums of Rome, remains of the once 39-feet-tall colossus include a head as tall as a man, a damaged left hand and the sphere it once bore.
  
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• World's first PREGNANT ancient Egyptian mummy has been identified

  30-04-2021 13:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Through a combination of CT scans and X-rays, the team discovered the remains of a foetus, about 26 to 30 weeks old, inside the woman - the first time a pregnant mummy has been discovered.
  
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• Returnal does something that only a game can do

  30-04-2021 13:47
  
  The game isn’t perfect, but it’s an exciting vision of things to come
  
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• An average day on Venus could vary by up to 20 minutes due to the thick atmosphere

  30-04-2021 13:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While it was already known that a Venusian day was 243 Earth days, longer than a year on the planet, which is 225 Earth days, the team now find that can vary.
  
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• The best SPF sunscreens to level up your ray-banning game

  30-04-2021 13:39
  
  Take advantage of sunny days ahead with our guide to everything sunscreen-related
  
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• The best deals in Amazon’s Smart Home Week sale

  30-04-2021 12:48
  
  All the genuinely interesting deals on tech that brings smarts and convenience to your digs
  
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• Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app policies

  30-04-2021 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant faces a huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store.
  
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• Robotic arm harvests apples and other technology news

  30-04-2021 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
  
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• Apple's long-awaited AirTags finally go on sale TODAY

  30-04-2021 12:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple has released its long-awaited AirTag device. The small, circular tag can be attached to keys, a wallet or any object. If the item goes missing, users can track it via the Find My app.
  
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• Tech Tent: Apple’s ad-tracking bombshell

  30-04-2021 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The programme examines the impact of Apple's new operating system on the ad industry.
  
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• Colder temperatures in the workplace can lead to WEIGHT GAIN

  30-04-2021 11:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers claim most offices are kept at about 70 degrees Fahrenheit (20C) which is an unhealthy temperature and 'too cold', suggesting it should be 72F to 81F.
  
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• Known software issue grounds Ingenuity Mars copter as it attempted fourth flight

  30-04-2021 10:15 via go.theregister.com
  
  NASA chose not to re-install OS and live with a 15 percent failure rate Software issues prevented the fourth scheduled flight of NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter.…
  
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• These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

  30-04-2021 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems.
  
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• Short-snouted dogs are more willing to make eye-contact

  30-04-2021 09:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A study from Hungarian researchers concluded that short-snouted, co-operative, young, and playful dogs are the best dogs when it comes to forming eye contact.
  
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• This startup finds the music megastars of the future

  30-04-2021 07:00
  
  Instrumental spots hidden gems before they go big. But is it ruining music?
  
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• The ransomware surge ruining lives

  30-04-2021 01:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
  
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• 'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

  30-04-2021 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
  
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• Space Force scientist says it's 'imperative' military uses human augmentation by employing AI agents

  30-04-2021 00:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  US Space Force scientist Dr. Joel Mozer urges officials to combine human ingenuity with the power, speed and efficacy of machines to achieve superhuman intelligence for the US military.
  
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• Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

  30-04-2021 00:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.
  
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• Mental health suffered for 25% of Chicago kids amid Zoom school

  30-04-2021 00:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A third of children and teens were lonely, and only a third of students had 'positive' peer relationships while confined to interacting with them through screens, 32,00 surveyed caregivers said.
  
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