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• Google data centres to be 100% renewable-powered by 2017

  06-12-2016 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Google reveals it is on track to offset 100% of data centre and office electricity use with renewable energy.
  
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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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• Pesticides linked to cancer found in 60 per cent of PLAYGROUNDS, scientists warn - with residues detected on swings and slides

  15-01-2026 01:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pesticides linked to cancer have been detected in 60 per cent of children's playgrounds, a new study warns.
  
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• I was silenced for exposing Covid vaccine injuries in 2021... now the truth has finally come out

  15-01-2026 00:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Covid vaccine researcher claims she was silenced for years right before warning the public about the dangers to certain people getting the jab.
  
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• NASA spacecraft leaves ISS in historic medical evacuation for ailing astronaut

  14-01-2026 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mission to bring Crew-11 back to Earth due to a medical issue suffered by one of the astronauts has begun.
  
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• Verizon hit by massive outage disrupting wireless service throughout US

  14-01-2026 19:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A major network outage has affected countless Verizon phone users throughout the US, making phones unable to send calls or texts.
  
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• United Airlines accused of serving '3D-printed mystery meat' in 'bowl of sadness'

  14-01-2026 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A respected scientist's in-flight meal has gone viral after he photographed chunks of what he claimed was fake, lab-created meat.
  
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• Little red dots in deep space are 'the most violent forces in the universe', study finds - solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for decades

  14-01-2026 17:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have solved one of the universe's great mysteries, as they reveal the identity of the 'little red dots' in deep space.
  
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• No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes

  14-01-2026 15:44 via bbc.com
  The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
  
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• Pest expert reveals how to keep foxes out of your garden for good as breeding season gets underway amid an INVASION in London

  14-01-2026 13:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Foxes can quickly become a menace if they start digging up your garden, raiding your bins or threatening your pets. An expert has now revealed how to keep them out of your garden.
  
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• UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

  14-01-2026 13:08 via bbc.com
  The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
  
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• Scientists reveal when male sexual desire REALLY peaks - and it's not in their 20s

  14-01-2026 12:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's a commonly-held belief that libido declines with age. But a new study suggests that isn't true - at least when it comes to men.
  
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• Back to buttons? Car touchscreens more dangerous than texting behind the wheel, experts warn - amid calls for a return to traditional dashboards

  14-01-2026 11:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A fancy touchscreen in your new car might seem like the height of luxury, but experts warn that it could be putting you in serious danger.
  
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• India’s flagship PSLV rocket fails for the second time in a row

  14-01-2026 05:35 via go.theregister.com
  One payload out of fifteen survived and sent home some useful data India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced an investigation into the failure of a PSLV launcher.…
  
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• Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

  14-01-2026 04:44 via bbc.com
  The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
  
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• Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

  14-01-2026 01:07 via bbc.com
  Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
  
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