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• Alien life was found on Mars 50 years ago - but NASA accidentally KILLED it, scientist claims

  28-08-2023 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An astronomer has claimed that NASA's current search for life on Mars could be a waste of time as he believes the agency found 'aliens' 50 years ago, but accidently drowned them in water.
  
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• New fungus that MUMMIFIES its prey and shoots a fuzzy purple-colored stalk out of the corpse is discovered in Brazil

  28-08-2023 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A newly discovered fungus found in Brazil is in the same family as the zombie fungus made famous in HBO's 'The Last of Us,' but this specimen mummifies its prey and does not take over its behavior.
  
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• Stunning 'ring of fire' solar eclipse of 2023 will be visible in the US for the first time in 11 years ... but only eight states will see it in October

  28-08-2023 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The cosmic event occurs when when the moon passes between the sun and Earth at its farthest point from our planet, covering 90 percent of the sun's face - leaving just a 'ring of fire' in the sky.
  
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• Headband described as a 'Fitbit for the brain' worn while you sleep detects Alzheimer's BEFORE symptoms start, scientists claim

  28-08-2023 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new invention claims to detect early signs of Alzheimer's years before an official diagnosis. Designed like a headband, it monitors brainwave patters linked to memory reactivation.
  
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• Shocking map reveals how 91% of European ski resorts could DISAPPEAR by the end of the century thanks to climate change

  28-08-2023 17:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  French researchers have found 91 per cent of European ski resorts are at 'high risk' of having too little snow if temperatures rise by 5.4°F (3°C).
  
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• Drivers beware: Experts issue an URGENT warning to motorists over ULEZ charge scam websites that could cost you thousands - here's how to spot them

  28-08-2023 16:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts from Which? have warned that scammers are targeting drivers trying to pay the ULEZ charge, with several hoax websites appearing online.
  
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• Biden To Fund New Covid-19 Vaccine “For Everybody”

  28-08-2023 16:35 via technocracy.news
  
  Big Pharma (Pfizer, Novavax and Moderna) will apparently let the Government pay for another round of vaccines. Will you be willing to play Russian Roulette with this mRNA shot? TN warned when the mRNA craze started that these shots wouldn’t end because the goal was genetic engineering and had nothing with health. ⁃ TN EditorPresident Joe Biden on Friday told reporters that he’s planning to request more money from Congress to develop a new coronavirus vaccine.
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• Has Humanity Violated God’s Boundaries In Pursuit Of Science?

  28-08-2023 16:33 via technocracy.news
  
  Some religious scholars are asking the right ethical questions, even though they may not have the all the right answers. But this definitely has a ring the truth to it: “We are toying with the building blocks of the world God created… Yet there are limits to human creativity. There are basic boundaries of nature we aren’t meant to encroach upon.”⁃ TN EditorIn our efforts to preserve life, we adopt every possible measure to prevent senseless or accidental death. For
  
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• UK airspace chaos explained: How a 'huge network failure' has sparked delays for thousands travellers - so could a CYBERATTACK be to blame?

  28-08-2023 16:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Engineers are working hard to fix the fault but hundreds of flights in and out of the UK have been delayed - some for 'at least 12 hours' - and there are fears the knock-on effect could last days.
  
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• 'World's most advanced' humanoid robot Ameca reveals what she thinks life will be like in 100 years - so, is a robot takeover on the cards?

  28-08-2023 13:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cornwall-based Engineered Arts, the developers behind Ameca, released a new video asking their bot what she thinks society will be like in 100 years.
  
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• Meta's News Block Causes Chaos as Canada Burns

  28-08-2023 13:00
  
  News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires.
  
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• Rare Back to the Future video tape still in its wrapping sells for £8,000 in auction

  28-08-2023 12:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 'mint condition' copy (pictured) was part of the first batch released in 1986 and fetched twice its £4,000 estimate at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas.
  
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• Bizarre flat plastic wine bottles go on sale in the UK that are seven times lighter than glass versions - and experts maintain the unusual design doesn't affect the taste

  28-08-2023 12:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  UK retailer The Wine Society claims its new 'flat' wine bottles are easier to transport - reducing the firm's carbon footprint but without affecting flavour.
  
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• From a spotless giraffe to a stripeless tiger: Meet the rare animals born without their iconic patterns

  28-08-2023 10:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline lifts the lid on four animals that were born without their iconic stripes, spots and patterns.
  
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• Why you should NEVER charge your iPhone under your pillow: Apple issues warning about the dangers of giving handsets a boost while you sleep

  28-08-2023 10:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a blog post, the US tech giant says its iPhones should only be charged in a 'well-ventilated area' - so on a flat tabletop and not on a thick duvet.
  
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• 2023's rare 'super blue moon' rises this week: How and when to watch

  28-08-2023 09:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stargazers are in for a treat as the third Supermoon of the year is set to rise on the eve of August 30 at 9:36pm EDT and at 2.35am BST (start of August 31).
  
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• China’s summer of climate destruction

  28-08-2023 01:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
  
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• How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

  28-08-2023 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?
  
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• Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it

  28-08-2023 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help.
  
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• Grammar schools do NOT work: The UK's brightest pupils have better chances of getting top GCSE results in comprehensives, study find

  28-08-2023 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New research, led by Durham University, claims that areas with comprehensive schooling actually fare just as well, with similar numbers of pupils achieving A*-C (now 9-4) grades.
  
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