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• James Webb detects its first supernova 3 billion light years from Earth

  29-07-2022 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Webb spotted a bright light in a galaxy far, far away that astronomers speculate is a supernova because it does not appear in an image of the galaxy snapped by the Hubble in 2011.
  
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• James Webb detects its first supernova in a galaxy more than 3 billion light years from Earth

  29-07-2022 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Webb spotted a bright light in a galaxy far, far away that astronomers speculate is a supernova because it does not appear in an image of the galaxy snapped by the Hubble in 2011.
  
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• Single-use plastic carrier bags use down 20% since 10p charge

  29-07-2022 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  But environmentalists say the government must go much further to tackle the plastic problem.
  
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• Chinese rocket booster will hurtle back to Earth this weekend

  29-07-2022 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The falling space debris is the result of the Long March 5B launch on July 24 to deliver the Wentianmodule to China's Tiangong Space Station.
  
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• Congress passes first NASA authorization bill in FIVE YEARS that will fund putting humans on Mars

  29-07-2022 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The bill implements he 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022' that ensures NASA will put human boots on both the moon and Mars.
  
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• Paper batteries on the cards to power IoT and smart labels

  29-07-2022 18:00 via go.theregister.com
  
  Quest to reduce environmental impact finds pulp solution Scientists in Switzerland have developed a battery made out of paper which will release its charge when splattered with water.…
  
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• Is Beyoncé’s Renaissance a Sign of the Apocalypse?

  29-07-2022 17:52
  
  Probably not, but tell that to the conspiracy theorists.
  
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• MailOnline test reveals that at least 27% Instagram feed is posts from people you DON'T follow

  29-07-2022 17:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: To test whether Mark Zuckerberg's claims that 'about 15%' of posts are from accounts you don't follow, six MailOnline reporters analysed posts in their Instagram feeds.
  
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• AI asked to generate images of 'the last selfies ever taken' produces nightmarish results

  29-07-2022 17:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A TikTok user asked the AI to show what it thinks the last selfies taken will be and it produced chilling images of people snapping a photo of themselves with the world burning behind them.
  
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• Chemical Warfare: Disrupting The Enemy’s Health Is An Age-Old Military Tactic

  29-07-2022 17:33 via technocracy.news
  
  The Biden Administration is spending almost $5 billion for 171 million untested and unapproved mRNA shots this winter at $29 each to inject into the American population. It has options to buy another 600 million shot if Congress allocates more funding. The cumulative effect of multiple injections are already causing major health disruptions.
  Any discussions about attacks on humanity from Big Pharma, Big Government, World Economic Forum, United Nations, etc., are immediately branded as conspiracy
  
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• Ships Sit Afar: Disrupting The Enemy’s Supply Chain Is An Age-Old Military Tactic

  29-07-2022 16:53 via technocracy.news
  
  The nation’s critical supply chain consists of ships, trucks, rail and air, all of which are suffering from failures and delays. Air transport can’t find enough pilots. Trains are faltering. Truckers are going out of business. Ships are stacked up waiting for port loading/unloading. While some of the problems are naturally occurring, the whole system is being pushed over the edge by climate insanity. ⁃ TN EditorIf you only look at Los Angeles and Long Beach — the largest
  
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• Big Tech Can’t Stop Obsessing Over Apple and TikTok

  29-07-2022 16:46
  
  Earnings season was dominated by two companies—both existential threats to their competition.
  
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• Climate Madness: Destroying The Enemy’s Food Supply Is An Age-Old Military Tactic

  29-07-2022 16:13 via technocracy.news
  
  Farmers have been declared to be the scapegoats of the mass formation of global warming loons and destroying food production is at the top of their list. Any nation that has bought into this madness is attacking the very means of our survival – food. The world is at war but nobody is crying out.
  In America, farmers are under unprecedented attack but so also are food processing plants. The fact that the entire universe of disingenuous fact checkers have labeled all of this as conspiracy the
  
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• 9 of the Best Films on Amazon Prime Right Now

  29-07-2022 16:00
  
  From One Night in Miami… to Jiro Dreams of Sushi, these are the best films available on Amazon Prime.
  
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• 37 of the Best Films on Netflix This Week

  29-07-2022 16:00
  
  Stuck for a good film on Netflix? Here are our picks for the best Netflix movies to feast your eyes on, updated weekly.
  
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• Out-of-control Chinese rocket booster will hurtle back to Earth on Sunday

  29-07-2022 14:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The falling space debris is the result of the Long March 5B launch on July 24 to deliver the Wentianmodule to China's Tiangong Space Station.
  
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• Bill Gates venture backs effort to bring aircon startup to market

  29-07-2022 14:30 via go.theregister.com
  
  Supports liquid desiccant tech to store energy to smooth bumps in demand, lower greenhouse gas impact A fund founded by Bill Gates is leading a $20 million investment round into an aircon startup which promises to slash the carbon impact of keeping people cool on a heating planet.…
  
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• £400 XRAI smart glasses turn audio into captions to let deaf people 'SEE' conversations

  29-07-2022 14:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The glasses, called XRAI Glass, use augmented reality to transform audio into captions that are instantly projected in front of the wearer's eyes.
  
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• This Anker portable speaker is on sale for under £30 right now 

  29-07-2022 13:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SHOPPING: The Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is currently on sale for just £29.99, and shoppers agree it's one of the best affordable portable speakers on the market.
  
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• Tinder revamps its 'Desk Mode' feature so users can continue to swipe while in the office

  29-07-2022 13:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tinder users can access Desk Mode by logging into Tinder's desktop site on a computer, where they will see a briefcase icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
  
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• Preparing for Skylab: The separate 1972 experimental mission that never left the ground

  29-07-2022 13:26 via go.theregister.com
  
  Bags of splashy fun for astronauts in SMEAT's simulation Feature  Remember Skylab? How about SMEAT? Fifty years ago, a trio of US astronauts took part in 56-day simulation of a Skylab mission that would prove critical to the success of the US's first crewed space station.…
  
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• Manchester City to test high-tech SCARVES that monitor fans' emotional responses next season

  29-07-2022 13:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Data from the new 'Connected Scarf' will give Manchester City a better understanding of how fans feel at different moments of a football match.
  
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• The Case for Making Public Transit Free Everywhere

  29-07-2022 13:00
  
  From Spain to Germany and Luxembourg to Estonia, more and more countries are experimenting with fare-free transportation.
  
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• How to Prevent Another European Transport Meltdown

  29-07-2022 13:00
  
  This summer’s heat wave knocked roads, railways, and runways out of action. But existing solutions could help shore up critical infrastructure.
  
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• Drone Contraband Deliveries Are Rampant at US Prisons

  29-07-2022 13:00
  
  Law enforcement officers face an air assault as drugs, weapons and phones are flown in to prisoners.
  
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• Shocking photos snapped in 23 countries show wildlife tangled in face masks and disposable gloves

  29-07-2022 11:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Dalhousie University in Canada recorded 114 incidents in 23 countries from April 2020 to December 2021, with a significant majority of encounters involving birds.
  
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• Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp

  29-07-2022 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social media platform pauses the rollout of new features after an online community backlash.
  
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• China rocket: Uncontrolled return to Earth raises concern

  29-07-2022 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's very unlikely to hit a populated area but raises questions about countries' handling of space junk.
  
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• Who should win Love Island 2022? Psychologist claims Indiyah and Dami are the most 'genuine' couple

  29-07-2022 10:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Relationship psychologist Dr Audrey Tang determines which Love Island couple are the most genuine, and should win the show.
  
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• Farmers warn 'if the rain doesn't come we're really in trouble'

  29-07-2022 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The recent dry weather is causing problems for farmers in the East of England.
  
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• Invasive species bullfrog and snake cost world $16bn - study

  29-07-2022 06:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The American bullfrog and brown tree snake damage crops, cause power outages, and disrupt ecosystems.
  
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• UK's 40C heatwave 'basically impossible' without climate change

  29-07-2022 05:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Human-caused climate change made the high temperatures last week much more likely, say scientists.
  
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• The super material reinforcing rinks, cars and buildings

  29-07-2022 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From roller rinks to skyscrapers the addition of graphene could make concrete construction stronger.
  
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• Marine animals dating back 183 million years ago are unearthed in farmer's field in Gloucestershire

  29-07-2022 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A field in Gloucestershire that is now filled with English Longhorn cattle was once home to a range of marine animals, a new study has revealed.
  
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• Just Eat launches compostable SEAWEED food packaging at Women's EURO Final

  29-07-2022 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Just Eat and UEFA are launching 'game-changing' biodegradable packagingat the Women's EURO final, as part of their drive to tackle plastic pollution.
  
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• Instagram kills changes and will phase out full-screen videos and photos after celebrities complain

  29-07-2022 00:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Instagram is rolling back a recently released version of its app that features full-screen videos after being met with criticism from influencers and celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
  
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• Human-caused climate change made heatwave 'at least 10 times more likely', study suggests 

  29-07-2022 00:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Climate change made last week's heatwave at least 10 times more likely but probably more, say a team including experts at Imperial College London and University of Oxford.
  
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