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• Genes can 'influence' personality and behaviour

  18-04-2016 16:59
  
  Genetics play a role in the age a person first has sex, according to a new study from the Medical Research Council.By: Matt Burgess, Continue reading...
  
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• Pax Silica Declaration Signals The AI Colonization Of The World

  16-01-2026 19:19 via technocracy.news
  America’s AI Action Plan was released by the White House in July 2025, and was authored by Michael Kratsios, David Sacks, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. As I wrote on July 23, 2025, “the third pillar of the report extends the domestic technocratic agenda to the world. By exporting American AI frameworks, hardware standards, and regulatory templates to allies, the Plan seeks to cement a global regime of expert rule.” Pax Silica is the actualization of Pillar III.
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• Polar vortex returns to send half of US into a deep freeze for weeks

  16-01-2026 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A polar vortex full of freezing air from Canada is about to bring a massive chill to millions across 30 states throughout January.
  
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• X is DOWN: Elon Musk's social media platform crashes for thousands of users around the world

  16-01-2026 16:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's the go-to social media platform for millions of people around the world, but it appears that X has crashed this afternoon.
  
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• Coca-Cola's secret recipe, revealed: Scientist claims to have cracked the 139-year-old mystery formula - and it's 99% SUGAR

  16-01-2026 16:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zach Armstrong, a scientist who runs the YouTube channel LabCoatz, claims to have cracked Coca-Cola's 139-year-old mystery formula.
  
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• Revealed: The 9 new emojis coming to your smartphone in 2026 - including a squinting face and a pickle

  16-01-2026 16:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While users already have over 3,900 characters to choose from, nine brand new options are coming later this year.
  
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• Major 6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes West Coast with shockwaves felt across major cities

  16-01-2026 14:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A strong earthquake has struck near America's West Coast, along a major fault line expected to produce a devastating seismic event in the coming years.
  
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• Congress throws NASA a lifeline, leaves Mars sample mission to die in the dust

  16-01-2026 13:54 via go.theregister.com
  Agency dodges deep cut and mass mission shutdowns, but ambitious red planet plan gets the boot US Congress has rejected plans to slash NASA's science budget, restoring most funding with one notable exception: Mars Sample Return remains cancelled.…
  
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• Researchers scrutinize datacenters' lifecycles, aiming to make them more sustainable

  16-01-2026 13:47 via go.theregister.com
  Much of the damage done well before first power-on, in bit barns' childhood, says study Constructing datacenters accounts for 39 percent of their total carbon dioxide emissions, almost as much as operating them, according to an environmental analysis covering the entire lifecycle of a facility.…
  
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• Revealed: The outdated British slang words that are making a surprising comeback - so, do you use them?

  16-01-2026 13:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts from language learning app Preply have discovered a spike in once-forgotten slang.
  
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• London's Tube to get high-speed mobile coverage 'by the end of the year'

  16-01-2026 13:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Streaming videos and checking live travel updates will be possible by the end of the year for visitors to London, as Mayor Sadiq Khan's plans to get 4G and 5G across the Tube gather pace.
  
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• Black hole awakens after 100 million years of silence - and it's erupting like a cosmic VOLCANO

  16-01-2026 12:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Astronomers have captured the moment a 'reborn' supermassive black hole awakened after 100 million years of silence.
  
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• Death of a pet can hurt as much as losing a family member - and can even lead to 'prolonged grief disorder', scientists warn

  16-01-2026 11:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have confirmed what many pet owners already know to be true - the death of a pet can hurt just as much as losing a family member.
  
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• Paedophiles used AI to generate 3,440 child abuse videos in 2025, shocking report reveals - as experts call for immediate action to ban the 'frightening' technology

  16-01-2026 11:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Analysis conducted by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) found that last year was the worst on record for AI-generated child sex abuse material.
  
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• Is this how the world will end? Earth could be VAPORISED by the sun as it expands, scientists warn

  16-01-2026 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's grizzly fate.
  
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• Toxic 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer now associated with major pregnancy complication

  15-01-2026 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pregnant women exposed to disease-causing 'forever chemicals' could be at a greater risk of developing a major pregnancy complication that has been on the rise for the past decade.
  
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• Verizon faces backlash over 'ridiculous' $20 credit after massive outage: 'A slap in the face'

  15-01-2026 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Verizon's offer to customers following a massive, nationwide service blackout has been met with anger and frustration online.
  
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• Scientists have just discovered dogs might not be man's only best friend

  15-01-2026 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While dogs are famous for reading human emotions and earning their title as man's best friend, recent studies show they may have company in this remarkable talent.
  
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• What lies beneath: Map reveals what REALLY sits below Antarctica's enormous ice sheet

  15-01-2026 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A detailed map of hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet reveals what really sits beneath the colossal frozen block.
  
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• Apple reveals iPhones are under attack from 'sophisticated' hacks secretly accessing devices: 'Act Now'

  15-01-2026 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users about cyberattacks targeting smartphones, saying they need to act now to stay safe.
  
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• Final Frontier? The Stampede To Put AI Data Centers In Space

  15-01-2026 17:12 via technocracy.news
  The race to space has begun with the likes of Google and Elon Musk leading the way, you can be sure that others will follow. Last year, Google was scratching its head; this year, it has Project Suncatcher. There are plans to launch 2 test satellites in early 2027. My guess is that Musk will figure out a way to control his Starlink network with an AI data center in space, powered by solar panels. Will spaceships be launched with AI on board to explore the universe? Ask Elon. ⁃ Patrick Wood,
  
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• The Dangers Of Implementing AI In Government Administration

  15-01-2026 16:32 via technocracy.news
  Technocracy is taking over governments worldwide with AI replacing the rule-of-law, and even in Russia. In America, Washington, DC has been invaded by arch-Technocrats who are bolting AI into government processes nilly-willy: “Decision-making based on technology (“hyper-technocracy”) pays little attention to people’s values and beliefs. All forms of human experience become merely “behavioral data”, transformed into products for analysis, forecasting, and manag
  
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• Official probe into massive Verizon outage uncovers likely trigger that cut service for thousands across US

  15-01-2026 16:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the nationwide Verizon outage on Wednesday may have found the problem, revealing an issue in a single state may have started the crash.
  
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• Dozens of earthquakes shake California where the earth is tearing apart

  15-01-2026 15:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At least 40 earthquakes have hit a California town in the last day. The epicenter is located in a region of the US where the ground is slowly ripping apart.
  
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• Colossal 600-year-old medieval 'super ship' discovered off the coast of Denmark is 'largest ever found'

  15-01-2026 13:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The remains of a medieval 'super ship' have been discovered off the coast of Denmark, representing the largest of its kind ever found.
  
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• China applies to launch 200,000 satellites into space, sparking concerns they plan to build a 'mega-constellation'

  15-01-2026 11:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  China has applied to launch almost 200,000 satellites into space, sparking concerns that the nation seeks to build a 'mega-constellation'.
  
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• The REAL reason you're still single: Study reveals the biggest contributing factors - including being intelligent

  15-01-2026 11:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whether you're happily single or desperate for love, you might wonder why you haven't yet met your perfect match. Now, a study has revealed the main factors contributing to remaining single.
  
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• NASA carries out first-ever medical evacuation from ISS as astronauts return to Earth from space

  15-01-2026 09:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The return was prompted by a medical issue that NASA flight surgeons determined could not be fully treated on the International Space Station.
  
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• X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash

  15-01-2026 02:20 via bbc.com
  Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
  
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• Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

  15-01-2026 01:30 via bbc.com
  The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sureyou keep them healthy all year round.
  
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