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• Google-backed genetic test approved

  20-02-2015 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Californian start-up will be allowed to advertise a mail order DNA test that screens for a rare genetic condition.
  
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• Iron Age crime scene is discovered in Serbia: Scientists find the remains of 77 women and children who were brutally MURDERED then buried together 2,800 years ago

  23-02-2026 17:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dozens of women and children were collectively rounded up before being bludgeoned and stabbed to death 2,800 years ago, new findings suggest.
  
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• Scientists are baffled by a rule-breaking black hole that's growing at 13 TIMES the cosmic 'speed limit'

  23-02-2026 16:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An exceptionally hungry black hole from the dawn of the universe is growing at 13 times the cosmic 'speed limit', experts say.
  
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• People are losing sleep on long-haul flights - but this passenger thinks they've got the solution

  23-02-2026 16:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Did you know you've been using one travel accessory wrong - and it's the reason most travellers are struggling to sleep on flights? Here's how to fix the mistake.
  
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• You think this is bad? Scientists warn Britain is about to get hit with BLOOD RAIN as a Saharan red dust cloud sweeps from Europe across the UK

  23-02-2026 13:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Britain is about to be hit with showers of 'blood rain', according to experts from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).
  
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• London to Paris could take less than 30 minutes with futuristic new project

  23-02-2026 13:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The hyperloop journey, which remains a concept and is currently undergoing testing, could cut travel time to less than 30 minutes from London to key cities, including; Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin.
  
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• Face it, your cat doesn't care about you: Felines are more independent than dogs - and don't need their owners emotionally at ALL, study finds

  23-02-2026 12:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While dogs look to their owners for reassurance and protection, cats are no more likely to seek comfort from their owner than a stranger, an experiment found.
  
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• Fuhgeddaboudit! New York City's iconic accent is dying out, study finds

  23-02-2026 12:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The New York City accent is one of the world's most distinctive, heard in the voices of stars such as Robert De Niro and Rosie O'Donnell. But this classic twang could soon disappear entirely.
  
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• British supermarket shelves hit with shortages as stormy winter ruins crops of strawberries, peppers and avocados

  23-02-2026 12:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Strawberry crops have been particularly badly hit with gaps noted in the fresh aisles at Tesco , Lidl , Sainsbury's and Asda in recent days, according to Assosia data.
  
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• Fantastic florets: Broccoli is the vitamin-packed versatile 'super vegetable' everyone needs more of, explains expert dietitian

  23-02-2026 11:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Broccoli is one of those vegetables that divides the dinner table. Revered by nutritionists, hated by children and tolerated by adults who know it's 'good for them'.
  
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• Not AGAIN! NASA's Artemis II moon mission is delayed for a second time after several last-minute issues are spotted on the SLS rocket - as furious fans call for SpaceX to step in

  23-02-2026 11:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA's Artemis II moon mission has been delayed for a second time after several last-minute issues were spotted on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.
  
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• NASA repurposes Mars Helicopter’s ancient Snapdragon SoC to help Perseverance rover navigate

  23-02-2026 07:15 via go.theregister.com
  Upgrade allows robot to travel ‘potentially unlimited distances’ without phoning home for help NASA has revealed it repurposed the processor the Perseverance rover used to communicate with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, to help the rolling robot navigate the Red Planet autonomously “for potentially unlimited distances.”…
  
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• UK holidaymakers can't switch off - as nearly half say going phone-free is 'extreme'

  23-02-2026 01:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite being surrounded by iconic landmarks or pristine beaches on holiday, many Brits can't get away from their mobile phones.
  
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• 'Smart T-shirt' could detect hidden heart conditions and save hundreds of thousands of people from an early death

  23-02-2026 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of thousands of people could benefit from a 'smart T-shirt' that can detect hidden heart conditions, scientists have announced.
  
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• RNA Crop Spray. Transhuman Dreamin’?

  22-02-2026 23:46 via technocracy.news
  “Terrana™ fuses nature’s intelligence with machine intelligence to generatively design versatile RNA-based solutions for every aspect of plant health from seed to stem – a revolution for modern agriculture.” Terrana is on the cutting edge ot transhumanism and should stop all experiments. ⁃ Patrick Wood, Editor.In May 2023, Dr. Tenpenny wrote an article asking this: “what are they doing to our fruits and veggies?” At the time, she wrote about B
  
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• Cancer patients should meditate every morning and night, scientist says - as it's revealed stress can make the disease worse

  22-02-2026 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chronic stress can make cancer worse, an expert has warned - as she suggests patients take up meditation or yoga to help combat the disease. 
  
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• How to speak 'millennial': Hilarious 2002 slang glossary reveals the most popular early-noughties lingo - so, do you know what they mean?

  22-02-2026 15:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New slang words and phrases seem to pop up on an almost daily basis. But it's time to wind the clock back, as language learning app Preply has unearthed a hilarious 2002 glossary of slang.
  
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• Is your boss a psychopath? Scientists reveal how to spot a 'dark leader' - and how to stop them from ruining your life

  22-02-2026 15:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  You might already think your boss is a lunatic - but a scientist has revealed how to truly tell if they are a 'dark leader'.
  
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• Chimps FLIRT with each other by ripping up leaves - and it's most common in randy teenagers

  22-02-2026 15:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's a rite of passage for awkward teenagers. But learning how to flirt is not a uniquely human trait, an expert has revealed.
  
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• Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue

  21-02-2026 22:05 via bbc.com
  The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
  
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• Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

  21-02-2026 19:32 via bbc.com
  The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
  
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• You're washing your gym clothes wrong! Experts reveal why you should NEVER put sweaty garments straight in the machine

  21-02-2026 15:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When you get home after the gym, it might seem practical to throw your sweaty clothes straight into the machine. But experts say this can actually trap odour.
  
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• Can YOU see them? Mind-boggling optical illusion has a kitchen utensil hidden in plain sight - as one baffled viewer claims it 'makes my head hurt'

  21-02-2026 11:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TikTok users have been baffled by a mind-boggling optical illusion that has a common kitchen utensil hiding in plain sight.
  
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• This winter has been dubbed Europe's deadliest ski season... so why ARE we having so many avalanches?

  21-02-2026 11:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have blamed a perfect mix of weather patterns and the popularity of off-piste skiing for the slew of deadly snowslides around the world.
  
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• Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting

  21-02-2026 08:30 via bbc.com
  OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.
  
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• Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media

  21-02-2026 07:04 via bbc.com
  Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.
  
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• Getting married later in life provides NO boost to wellbeing, study finds - but moving in with a new partner does

  21-02-2026 02:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If you and your partner never got married, it might feel romantic finally tying the knot in your older age. But it could be worth saving your pennies, according to a new study.
  
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• Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games

  21-02-2026 02:30 via bbc.com
  As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
  
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• SpaceX's faulty Falcon spewed massive lithium plume over Europe, say scientists

  20-02-2026 20:55 via go.theregister.com
  Good news: Team shows re-entry pollution can be measured. Bad news: There may be more of it coming The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that burned up over Europe last year left a massive lithium plume in its wake, say a group of scientists. They warn the disaster is likely a sign of things to come as Earth's atmosphere continues to become a heavily trafficked superhighway to space. …
  
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• Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

  20-02-2026 18:00 via bbc.com
  Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
  
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