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• AI decodes Islamic State strategy

  06-08-2015 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Researchers in the US have used artificial intelligence to better understand the military strategy of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
  
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• The bone that proves Hannibal really DID cross the Alps with elephants: Archaeologists find first direct evidence for the beasts of war

  06-02-2026 17:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hannibal marching his elephants over the Alps is one of history's most legendary moments, and now archaeologists have found a bone that proves it really happened.
  
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• Evolution Of The Technocratic Society

  06-02-2026 14:29 via technocracy.news
  I covered the background philosophy of Technocracy in Technocracy Rising, which led to the mechanistic thinking of Technocrats in the 1920s and 1930s. Taken to excess, it resulted in total control over the environment and man himself by a narrow slice of society dominated by pathological megalomaniacs. Encasing man in a machine from which there is no escape seems right to them. To us, it is the scourge of human agency and free will. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.Imagine a world where your city&rs
  
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• Revealed: The UK's most and least sexy accents, according to singletons - and it's bad news for Brummies

  06-02-2026 13:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts from language learning platform Babbel quizzed 2,000 singletons about the accents they find the most and least attractive.
  
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• Smartphones cleared for launch as NASA loosens the rulebook

  06-02-2026 12:15 via go.theregister.com
  Crew-12 and Artemis II astros may soon snap, shoot, and share from orbit NASA's Administrator has stated that smartphones will accompany the Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts on their missions.…
  
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• Why is it so wet in the UK? Meteorological experts explain the relentless rain - as soggy Brits say they're 'absolutely sick of it'

  06-02-2026 11:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has revealed that a 'blocked pattern' in the jet stream is to blame for the particularly soggy spell.
  
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• Milky Way may NOT have a supermassive black hole at its centre: Scientists claim our galaxy may be run by an enormous clump of mysterious dark matter

  06-02-2026 11:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Milky may not have a supermassive black hole at its centre, according to a bold new theory.
  
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• Why is it so wet in the UK? Soggy Brits say they're 'absolutely sick of it' - as Britain suffers 36 continuous days of rain

  06-02-2026 10:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brits have a reputation for talking about the weather, and as the UK suffers its 36th consecutive day of rain, social media has been alight with chatter.
  
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• The locations in your home riddled with toxic mould - as new study confirms exposure as a child can cause serious lung issues all the way into adulthood

  06-02-2026 09:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Exposure to toxic mould can have a decades-long impact on the lungs, concerning new research has revealed. Now experts reveal how to avoid the deadly spores.
  
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• Trump green lights UFO disclosure of secret bases hiding crashed ships and non-human bodies, US congressman claims

  06-02-2026 04:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Missouri congressman has revealed that Americans may soon have access to the most infamous UFO facilities of the last 80 years.
  
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• Revealed: The popular supermarket SOUPS that contain dangerous amounts of salt - so, is your favourite on the list?

  06-02-2026 01:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts at Action on Salt & Sugar, based at Queen MaryUniversity of London, have revealed the popular soups that contain dangerous amounts of salt.
  
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• Mysterious symbols spanning the globe hint at a lost civilization 38,000 years ago

  05-02-2026 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An Archaeologist has uncovered evidence of a lost civilization' that hid a sophisticated code around the world.
  
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• Born to dance! Babies have a sense of rhythm from birth, study claims

  05-02-2026 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Some people might seem like they were born with rhythm - and a new study suggests there's some truth to it.
  
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• Stash or splash? Lawmakers ask NASA to find alternatives for International Space Station

  05-02-2026 19:50 via go.theregister.com
  What about storing it in high orbit? US lawmakers have asked NASA to look into storing the International Space Station (ISS) in a higher orbit at the end of its operational life, instead of sending the structure hurtling into the ocean when the time comes.…
  
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• Terrifying race to build planet-killing arsenals begins as decades-old safeguard vanishes overnight

  05-02-2026 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The last nuclear arms treaty keeping the US and Russia in check has now ended, opening fears of an arms race that leads to World War III.
  
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• 'Football fever' is REAL! Fans' stress levels spike by 41% on match days, study finds

  05-02-2026 17:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'Football fever' isn't just a case of too many pre-match beers, as a study shows that fans take on serious amounts of stress ahead of a big game.
  
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• The 20 baby names set to go extinct this year... is yours on the list?

  05-02-2026 16:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Once-popular baby names are falling out of favor, with some disappearing entirely. Some of the names were made famous by celebrities and sports stars,
  
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• AI Bots Are Gaining On Humans As Source of Web Traffic

  05-02-2026 15:31 via technocracy.news
  The Internet is going to the dogs bots. Agentic AI bots are displacing human activity in a typical accelerationist fashion: “Move fast and break things.” The OpenClaw virtual assistant is the tip of the iceberg with AI bots interacting with other AI bots, sans humans. Who reads that stuff, anyway? Even more bots, but not likely humans. The Internet is like a trash bin being filled to the top with trash that will eventually end up in a dumpster fire. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.
  
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• Earthquake strikes California as warnings trigger panic for thousands

  05-02-2026 14:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Earthquake warnings flashed for thousands in California on Thursday morning.
  
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• What are critical minerals and why do countries need them?

  05-02-2026 14:22 via bbc.com
  Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
  
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• The world's last nuclear safeguard expires TODAY. No backup plan is in place... and experts have a dire warning for humanity

  05-02-2026 13:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As the final restraints on nuclear stockpiles vanish, experts have issued a terrifying warning.
  
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• UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants

  05-02-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
  
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• Siblings or dating? Women fancy men who look like their BROTHERS, study confirms

  05-02-2026 12:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From Kirsten Dunstand Jesse Plemonsto Justin and Hailey Bieber, many celebrity couples could easily pass as siblings. Now, a study has revealed that this is no coincidence.
  
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• Is YOUR name dying out? Use our tool to find out - as scientists confirm parents around the world are ditching traditional favourites for more unique options

  05-02-2026 11:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study shows that parents are increasingly looking for the most unique names for their children as they turn their back on traditional favourites.
  
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• The end of jet lag? Scientists develop a drug that can 'reset' the body clock forward - and it could be a game-changer for frequent travellers

  05-02-2026 11:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientistsfrom Kanazawa University in Japanhave developed a drug that can 'reset' your body clock forward.
  
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• Britain courts private cash to fund 'golden age' of nuclear-powered AI

  05-02-2026 10:30 via go.theregister.com
  Framework aims to lure investors into powering the compute boom The British government today launched the Advanced Nuclear Framework to attract private investment in next-generation nuclear technology for factories and datacenters.…
  
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• Scientists are baffled by a black hole that's spewing out 100 TRILLION times more energy than the Star Wars Death Star

  05-02-2026 07:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A supermassive black hole with a case of 'cosmic indigestion' has been burping out the remains of a shredded star for four years, experts have discovered.
  
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• US military footage captures multiple 'orb' UFOs flying in formation over Persian Gulf

  05-02-2026 05:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New video allegedly leaked from the military appears to show proof of a UFO encounter over one of the most contentious regions on Earth.
  
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• Now YOU hold the key to solving crime: Smartphones are the most crucial piece of evidence in probes

  05-02-2026 02:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Detectives rely on the wealth of information held on the devices in 97 per cent of cases - double the number in which data from laptops was needed.
  
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• Scientists discover nearly 40% of cancers are caused by 30 reversible lifestyle habits

  05-02-2026 00:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than one in three cancers could be prevented with simple lifestyle habits, a major study from researchers looking at nearly 200 countries and 36 forms of cancer suggests.
  
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