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• Scientists use 3D printing and patient stem cells to help millions with eye problems  

  22-12-2022 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have figured out a way to create eye tissue using stem cells and 3D printing - in new research that could lead to breakthroughs in treating a range of degenerative eye diseases.
  
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• Gender Inequality deters men from becoming teachers or nurses, study finds

  22-12-2022 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two new studies published by the American Psychological Association found men are less likely to pursue those fields because women are seen as more caring and less dangerous.
  
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• FCC proposes record $300 million fine against robocallers after making 5 BILLION calls

  22-12-2022 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Federal Communications Commission has proposed what would be its largest fine ever - just under $300 million - against the biggest robocall company that it's ever investigated.
  
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• Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

  22-12-2022 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes.
  
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• NASA's Perseverance Rover deposits its first of 10 samples of Martian rock to be returned to Earth 

  22-12-2022 17:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA's Perseverance Rover has deposited its first sample which may be sent back to Earth. The rover will drop off a further nine samples in the next two months.
  
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• Extreme cold may cause iguanas to fall from trees in Florida and sea turtles to stun

  22-12-2022 16:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Humans aren't the only ones feeling the effects of the bone-chilling cold that's covered a huge swath of America. Iguanas could be immobilized while they're sleeping in trees and plunge to the ground.
  
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• Perseverance rover drops off first sample tube on surface of Mars

  22-12-2022 15:58 via go.theregister.com
  Woohoo, we're not going to back up over it, belly-mounted cameras confirm A titanium tube that looks a bit like a steampunk telescope has been dropped off by the plucky Perseverance rover, stuffed with a Mars rock sample that NASA astrobiologists are hoping might reveal traces of ancient microbial life.…
  
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• Women do more housework because they're more likely to notice what needs to be done, study claims 

  22-12-2022 15:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Women do more housework because they're more likely to notice what needs to be done, philosophers from the University of Cambridge say.
  
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• Vets reveal the Christmas foods that can be TOXIC for pets - and what to do if they eat them

  22-12-2022 14:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sage and onion stuffing, Christmas Pudding and blue cheese are all off the list for our beloved pets as Christmas draws in, according to vets from the British Veterinary Association.
  
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• There's still time to get Amazon Echos, Fire TVs, smart doorbells and more for up to 51% off

  22-12-2022 14:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SHOPPING: If you want to level up your smart home, you're in luck. Amazon has dropped discounts on their bestselling smart home devices with up to 51% off.
  
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• The Leaning Tower of Pisa has crept upright by 1.6 INCHES over the last 20 years, study finds 

  22-12-2022 13:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A survey of the Leaning Tower of Pisa by Opera Primaziale della Pisana has found that its health is 'better than expected' after stabilisation work concluded in 2001.
  
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• Millions of Netflix users warned sharing your password is now officially a CRIMINAL OFFENCE 

  22-12-2022 13:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watching shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ without paying the relevant subscription breaks copyright law, the Intellectual Property Office said.
  
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• Vertical Farming Has Found Its Fatal Flaw

  22-12-2022 13:00
  Europe’s energy crisis is forcing companies to switch strategies or close down. The industry’s future hangs in the balance.
  
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• To Rebuild Cities After War, Look to the Past

  22-12-2022 13:00
  Post-conflict reconstruction projects should be focused on preserving heritage and restoring identity.
  
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• The Year the NFT Died and Came Back to Life

  22-12-2022 13:00
  The market for non-fungible tokens took a nosedive this year. Now, die-hard evangelists think the key to success is finding different ways to use them.
  
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• The Four-Day Work-Week Is (Almost) Here

  22-12-2022 13:00
  The three-day weekend may soon be a reality—but only if policymakers can think of proper countermeasures against voltage drops.
  
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• Stop Listening to Sleep Experts

  22-12-2022 13:00
  There are no rules for achieving perfect slumber. In 2023, people should start paying attention to their own bodies.
  
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• Elevator-Pitch Horror Is Here to Stay

  22-12-2022 13:00
  Unlike the elevated horror of years past, this new(ish) genre finds a catchy, goofy premise and sticks to it.
  
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• Twitter users are baffled by Elon Musk's new labelling system with blue, gold and grey ticks

  22-12-2022 11:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk has rolled out a number of changes to the verification process since his Twitter takeover. These include different coloured checkmarks, square profile pictures, labels and account upgrade options..
  
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• License to launch: UK space regulator gives Virgin Orbit satellites the go-ahead

  22-12-2022 11:01 via go.theregister.com
  First satellite to be launched into orbit from western Europe... when it takes off After some tension around a delayed launch of what will be the first satellite to go into orbit from British soil – or indeed from anywhere in western Europe – UK regulators have confirmed they've issued all licenses necessary for Virgin Orbit to deploy a rocket for horizontal takeoff from a modified Boeing 747 from Spaceport Cornwall.…
  
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• Forget teen rebels! People aged 95 and OVER regularly engage in 'small acts of resistance'

  22-12-2022 10:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elderly people over the age of 95 are likely to rebel to maintain a level of autonomy, a University of York study has found. This includes refusing meds, directing carers and choosing bedtime.
  
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• Hydrogen heating trial treats us like guinea pigs - residents

  22-12-2022 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  An English town could be the first to turn off fossil fuel gas, but some residents aren't happy.
  
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• NASA retires Mars InSight mission after it enters ‘dead bus’ condition

  22-12-2022 07:01 via go.theregister.com
  So long and thanks for all the science As expected, NASA’s Mars InSight lander has run out of energy, leaving the space agency no alternative but to end the mission.…
  
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• FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in US to face charges

  22-12-2022 06:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Two ex-associates plead guilty as the former "King of Crypto" is extradited from the Bahamas.
  
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• India schedules first crewed space mission for Q4, 2024

  22-12-2022 03:57 via go.theregister.com
  Two test missions fly first, before Gaganyaan makes India just the fourth nation to put people into orbit India has named the fourth quarter of 2024 as the likely date for the nation’s first crewed space mission.…
  
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• Walking like Monty Python's 'Mr Teabag' could help adults meet exercise targets, study reveals 

  22-12-2022 00:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Arizona State University found that walking like Mr Teabag in 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' uses two-and-a-half times the energy of walking normally, so could help adults exercise.
  
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