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• Optical illusion of four blinking dots divides viewers

  11-01-2018 21:34 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  An optical illusion of four blinking dots posted on Reddit has divided viewers. To some the dots appear to be oscillating from right to left but others see them moving up and down.
  
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• Meet the world's first corporate psychopath: Scientists say 17th century mutinous merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz fits the bill

  27-10-2026 17:10 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  A merchant who oversaw the murders of 100 men, women and children after a shipwreck 400 years ago may have been the world's first corporate psychopath, scientists say.
  
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• Apple issues warning to iPhone users over 'extremely sophisticated attack'

  27-10-2026 17:10 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after identifying an 'extremely sophisticated attack' that can hijack devices.
  
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• Ex-FBI boss tells Americans to take warnings to stock up seriously: 'Get your stuff today'

  27-10-2026 17:00 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  The former number two agent at the FBI has sent a dire message to Americans after the Pentagon's secret military plans were revealed.
  
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• Revealed: The 5 new emojis coming to your smartphone in 2027 - including one with a very rude hidden meaning

  27-10-2026 15:09 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  If you're a fan of emojis, you'll be happy to hear that five brand new characters are on their way.
  
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• New weather warning as third storm hits Scotland

  27-10-2026 14:38 via BBC News
  
  The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.
  
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• Wildlife appeal closes in on £30m target

  27-10-2026 14:26 via BBC News
  
  The government pledges £1.9m to wildlife groups' efforts to buy the Rothbury Estate.
  
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• Robot wars in Leeds: Delivery company accuses British disability charity of 'selectively editing' videos showing its autonomous bots colliding with wheelchair users

  27-10-2026 14:23 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  A robot delivery company has accused a British disability charity of 'selectively editing' videos showing its autonomous bots colliding with wheelchair users.
  
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• Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag

  27-10-2026 14:23 via BBC News
  
  The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
  
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• Paper straws linked to six times higher cancer-related impact than plastic, bombshell study finds

  27-10-2026 14:22 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  A bombshell study has found that paper straws are actually worse for the environment than plastic ones, years after being touted as a better alternative.
  
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• Regular spaceplane flights planned in project

  27-10-2026 14:11 via BBC News
  
  Spaceplanes could take off on regular flights from Cornwall following an agreement.
  
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• Paper straws worse for the environment than plastic ones, bombshell study finds

  27-10-2026 14:03 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  A bombshell study has found that paper straws are actually worse for the environment than plastic ones, years after being touted as a better alternative.
  
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• Gen Z have cancelled the builder's brew! Survey reveals classic cuppas have fallen out of favour - with youngsters now opting for trendy matchas and green teas

  27-10-2026 13:59 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  The builder's brew is facing extinction as Gen Z swaps traditional tea and coffee for trendy matcha, green tea and herbal drinks, a survey suggests.
  
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• Scotland's recycling rates fall to lowest level in five years

  27-10-2026 13:22 via BBC News
  
  Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
  
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• Britain braces for a winter of chaos: After two deadly storms, scientists warn record-breaking Super El Niño could bring even more destructive weather

  27-10-2026 12:30 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  Britain's deadly storms could just be the start of a winter of chaos supercharged by El Niño, scientists have warned.
  
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• Your TV might be spying on you: Samsung devices secretly listen in for dog and baby noises, hacker claims

  27-10-2026 11:54 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  An independent security researcher, known only as @Log4j, claims to have found evidence that Samsung devices are always listening to their owners.
  
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• What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?

  27-10-2026 11:33 via BBC News
  
  Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.
  
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• More high winds hit parts of UK as Storm Boelo clean-up continues

  27-10-2026 11:30 via BBC News
  
  A Met Office weather warning is in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland for much of Tuesday.
  
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• Why do Gen Z watch TV with subtitles on? Youngsters reveal why they can't do without them - from fear of missing a crucial line to deciphering strong accents

  27-10-2026 11:21 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  YouGov quizzed subtitle-fans on their reasoning - and uncovered several key themes
  
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• Greenhouse gas emissions have hit an all-time high: Study reveals how CO2 growth rates have tripled - as climate scientists call for urgent action

  27-10-2026 10:03 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  Greenhouse gas emissions have now hit an all-time high, with CO2 growth rates tripling since 1960, a study has found.
  
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• Tiny zebra-striped bee in West a 'huge surprise'

  27-10-2026 07:20 via BBC News
  
  A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
  
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• New UFO files detail eerie sightings near California island at heart of 'underwater alien base' theory

  27-10-2026 06:03 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  The seventh batch of UFO files was released by the Pentagon, featuring witness reports about mysterious objects soaring near a California island that some claim is home to an alien base.
  
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• Psychopathic traits stronger in Americans living in their childhood states as scientists uncover connection

  26-10-2026 20:43 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  Psychopaths may be hard to spot, but a new study has suggested that where they live may give them away.
  
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• Psychopath traits could be linked to where you call home, study reveals

  26-10-2026 19:37 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  Psychopaths may be hard to spot, but a new study has suggested that where they live may give them away.
  
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• 'Safety first' as wedding guests stranded on island after Storm Boelo

  26-10-2026 19:09 via BBC News
  
  Wedding guests at an island in County Fermanagh were left stranded due to the storm.
  
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• Political battle intensifies within Labour over Rosebank oil field

  26-10-2026 19:09 via BBC News
  
  Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is urging the energy secretary to approve the controversial plans.
  
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• Are you really in the present moment? Your brain may be switching between two versions of reality 15 times a second, study claims

  26-10-2026 16:21 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  Your brain might be switching between two versions of reality 15 times a second, a study has claimed.
  
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• Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent

  26-10-2026 15:54 via BBC News
  
  A stretch of water in the west of the continent is now called the Amos Channel after the ex-BBC journalist.
  
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• America's military bases prepare for 90-day doomsday scenario

  26-10-2026 15:10 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  The Pentagon is preparing US military bases for a doomsday scenario in the event a major warbreaks out on American soil.
  
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• That didn't take long! iPhone Duo buyers report cracks, dead pixels and lines across the screen - just days after Apple's £2,000 foldable device went on sale

  26-10-2026 14:22 via Science & tech | Mail Online
  
  It's only been days since Apple's £2,000 foldable iPhone Duo went on sale, but some customers are already regretting their expensive purchase.
  
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