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• Skull of 8.7-million-year-old ape found in Turkey suggests our ancestors evolved in Europe and NOT Africa, study claims

  04-09-2023 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A controversial study claims that an ancient ape skull found in Turkeyproves hominins evolved in western and central Europe and spent over five million years there before migrating to Africa.
  
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• Health effects of weed laid bare: Marijuana is behind 3 in 10 schizophrenia cases, can be a death sentence in pregnant users, but Biden STILL wants to ease restrictions on the drug

  04-09-2023 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A wave of marijuana legalizations is finally bearing results in the form of higher depression rates and addiction. DM.com detailed the health risks and benefits associated with cannabis use.
  
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• Hundreds of three-eyed 'dinosaur shrimp' emerge from mud pits at Burning Man as 70,000 revelers escaped flooded Nevada festival

  04-09-2023 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The creatures, known as fairy shrimp, were encased in a thick shell for years until rainstorms drenched the Burning Man festival, typically a dry wasteland, and provided an optimal environment to hatch.
  
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• Climate Change Has Finally Come For Burning Man

  04-09-2023 18:59
  
  Unpredictable weather and delays following Hurricane Hilary turned the festival for ultra-wealthy techno-utopians and Hedonists into a literal quagmire. Welcome to the new normal.
  
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• Opposites don't attract! British couples tend to have similar traits - including height, weight and even intelligence, study finds

  04-09-2023 17:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder found links between height, weight, medical conditions and personality traits in British couples.
  
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• Little-known iPhone hack could save YOUR life in an emergency

  04-09-2023 17:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Social media users are just now learning about a 'life-saving' iPhone feature that instantly contacts emergency services, without having to input the number manually.
  
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• The real-life Dracula was VEGAN: Experts claim Vlad the Impaler - the inspiration for the fictional vampire - followed a plant-based diet

  04-09-2023 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientific analysis of some of his handwritten letters suggests Vlad the Impaler may have only eaten plant-based meals.
  
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• World's most body confident countries revealed: Malta tops the global league table - while Britons are named some of the least happy with their figures

  04-09-2023 16:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a new global study, researchers from Anglia Ruskin University surveyed over 56,000 people from 65 nations about their body image.
  
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• New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules

  04-09-2023 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
  
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• London to New York in 3.5 hours: World's fastest airliner dubbed the 'Son of Concorde' will hit speeds of 1,300mph while running on sustainable fuel - and could take to the skies by 2027

  04-09-2023 14:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A prototype of Boom Supersonic's Overture, dubbed the 'Son of Concorde', has undergone extensive ground checks, including 'taxi testing', saysthe Colorado company.
  
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• New Twitch trend that sees scantily-clad 'influencers' licking mics and ears seductively on the kid-friendly platform

  04-09-2023 14:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sexualized 'ear-licking' live-streams are rampant on the child-friendly app Twitch, which is famous for its gaming and esports content. Now, critics are urging Twitch to clean up its act.
  
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• UK bees in danger as Asian hornet sightings rise

  04-09-2023 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The invasive insect threatens to get a foothold, with nests found in East Sussex, Kent, Devon and Dorset.
  
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• Revealed: The invasive species wreaking havoc on Britain - including Asian hornets, giant hogweed, and killer shrimp

  04-09-2023 14:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A major report, published today, reveals the extent to which 'alien' species have spread across the planet, wreaking havoc on nature and even human health.
  
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• The Puss in Boots effect: Women speak in a higher pitched voice to animals with bigger EYES, study finds

  04-09-2023 13:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With his boots and huge eyes, Puss in Boots is one of the cutest characters in cartoon history. Now, scientists from the University of Lincoln have used the character to describe an unusual effect.
  
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• Chandrayaan-3: Isro puts India's Moon lander and rover in 'sleep mode'

  04-09-2023 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
  
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• India’s IITs Are a Golden Ticket With a Dark Side

  04-09-2023 12:00
  
  The Indian Institutes of Technology are a production line for global tech CEOs, but critics say they promote a toxic, discriminatory work culture.
  
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• Why people are so obsessed with finding the Loch Ness Monster: Humans are hardwired to believe things that can't be explained, expert claims

  04-09-2023 11:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A recent surge in interest in the Loch Ness Monster has resulted in new images purporting to show the fabled creature.
  
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• Inside the underwater base scientists plan to build off the coast of Wales by 2027 - where researchers will spend 28 DAYS living in cramped pods 660ft below the surface

  04-09-2023 11:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists from DEEP have revealed plans to build a 660 foot-deep base off the coast of Wales, where researchers could live for up to 28 days at a time.
  
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• Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

  04-09-2023 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers.
  
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• New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

  04-09-2023 01:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.
  
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