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• Orders 'distance us' from our actions

  18-02-2016 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Neuroscientists add fresh insight to the famous observation that people are content to hurt others if they are ordered to do so.
  
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• Dead batteries cough up lithium after a bath in CO₂ and water, boffins say

  20-01-2026 19:12 via go.theregister.com
  Still or sparkling? Either way, the problem of scale remains Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, and recycling them cleanly and safely at scale is still hard. Now, a Chinese research team claims to have discovered a way to recycle Li-ion batteries using carbon dioxide and water. Just don't expect it to revolutionize the market overnight.…
  
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• Travel chaos erupts as burst pipe at Chicago O'Hare Airport delays hundreds of flights nationwide

  20-01-2026 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A major control tower at Chicago O'Hare International Airport has gone offline, triggering nationwide flight delays.
  
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• California hit by TWELVE earthquakes in less than 24 hours

  20-01-2026 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Multiple earthquakes have broken out near two of California's most populated cities, and experts fear more aftershocks are coming.
  
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• From a dog with an IQ of 142 to a raccoon that can play the piano: Meet the world's smartest animals - as a cow with 'extraordinary intelligence' is discovered

  20-01-2026 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As a cow with 'extraordinary intelligence' is discovered, experts have revealed more animals with unique skills and abilities.
  
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• Scientists find clues in your facial expressions that could be a hidden sign of autism

  20-01-2026 17:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study has revealed why autistic and non-autistic individuals have so much trouble telling each other's emotions apart.
  
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• Meet the world's smartest COW! Brown Swiss named Veronika has worked out how to scratch her back with a stick - a sign of 'extraordinary intelligence'

  20-01-2026 17:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Veronika, a brown Swiss cow from the Austrian village of Carinthia, shocked researchers with the first documented case of a cow working out how to scratch itself with a stick.
  
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• Americans swear off Domino's pizza after learning its sauce once tested positive for a cancer-causing toxin

  20-01-2026 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Americans are outraged after finding that marinara sauce used on Domino's pizza once tested positive for a carcinogen linked to an increased risk of cancer.
  
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• NASA reveals the sharpest EVER look at the edge of a black hole - and it could solve a long-standing galactic mystery

  20-01-2026 14:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA has used its James Webb Space Telescope to snap the sharpest ever look at the edge of a black hole.
  
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• Why have there been so many shark attacks in Sydney? As four swimmers are bitten in just 48 hours, scientist reveals how intense rainfall has sparked aggressive behaviour

  20-01-2026 13:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Speaking to the Daily Mail, Professor Shokoofeh Shamsi of Charles Sturt University has revealed the likely reasons for the attacks.
  
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• The science of family feuds: As Brooklyn Beckham goes nuclear, psychologist reveals the 5 signs it's finally time to cut toxic ties

  20-01-2026 12:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn Beckham posted a series of Stories on Instagram, claiming his family tried to 'ruin' his relationship with his wife. So, why has the Brooklyn decided to go 'nuclear' now?
  
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• Why do sharks bite humans? As four attacks devastate Australia in just 48 hours, scientist reveals exactly what might be behind the spate of incidents

  20-01-2026 12:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Speaking to the Daily Mail, Professor Shokoofeh Shamsi of Charles Sturt University has revealed the likely reasons for the attacks.
  
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• AI 'reveals' the most racist towns in the UK - and claims Burnley, Bradford and Belfast are at the top of the list

  20-01-2026 11:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When asked which UK towns and cities are the most racist, ChatGPT claims that Burnley tops the list. This is followed by Bradford, Belfast, Middlesbrough, Barnsley, and Blackburn.
  
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• Severe geomagnetic storm to light up Aussie skies tonight in vivid aurora show - here's where to see it

  20-01-2026 10:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The weather agency said radio frequencies and satellite signals could be affected due to the strong solar wind, however, it will also cause the spectacular light show.
  
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• Meet the world's smartest COW! Brown Swiss named Veronika has worked out how to scatch her back with a stick - a sign of 'extraordinary intelligence'

  20-01-2026 09:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Veronika, a brown Swiss cow from the Austrian village of Carinthia, shocked researchers with the first documented case of a cow working out how to scratch itself with a stick.
  
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• 2026: The Year Of The Robots

  20-01-2026 05:15 via technocracy.news
  I forecast in early 2025 that 2026 would be the “Year of the Robots”. And here we are in 2026, right on course. By the end of 2026, you will see full production lines (mostly filled with robots) cranking out other robots, including humanoid robots and autonomous driving cars and trucks. When Nvidia talks about “full stack” solutions, it means it can deliver the plug-and-play components to add the latest AI and application software to hardware developers, cutting the time
  
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• Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark

  20-01-2026 02:34 via bbc.com
  Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.
  
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• Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

  19-01-2026 23:30 via bbc.com
  The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
  
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• I interviewed Joe Rogan's 'worst guest ever'... then a controversial question stopped everything

  19-01-2026 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An Egyptologist, whom Joe Rogan dubbed his 'worst guest ever' after a combative podcast appearance, agreed to an exclusive interview withDaily Mail that took a turn.
  
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• Mysterious 'vehicle of unknown origin' hidden at US Navy Base raises questions about secret UFO program

  19-01-2026 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New claims about America's alleged UFO program have named a little-known Navy base on the East Coast as one of the most important secret facilities in the country.
  
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• I interviewed Joe Rogan's 'worst guest ever.' The archaeologist revealed new secrets of ancient Egypt... then a controversial question stopped everything

  19-01-2026 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An Egyptologist, whom Joe Rogan dubbed his 'worst guest ever' after a combative podcast appearance, agreed to an exclusive interview withDaily Mail that took a turn.
  
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• Multiple earthquakes strike Nevada where the ground is at risk of splitting apart

  19-01-2026 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Earthquake trackers detected multiple tremors in Nevada, along a region that is slowly splitting apart.
  
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• NASA debunks wacky conspiracy theory claiming Earth will lose gravity for 7 seconds on August 12 - after it sent social media users into a frenzy

  19-01-2026 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA has spoken up to debunk a wild conspiracy theory doing the rounds on social media.
  
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• Scientists discover Greenland's 'Achilles heel' that could force Trump to rethink his Arctic playbook

  19-01-2026 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new study threatens to derail President Trump's dream for Greenland if it successfully becomes part of the US.
  
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• NASA debunks wacky conspiracy theory claiming Earth will lose gravity for 7 seconds on 12 August - after it sent social media users into a frenzy

  19-01-2026 17:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA has spoken up to debunk a wild conspiracy theory doing the rounds on social media.
  
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• Is AI making us STUPID? Latest episode of Daily Mail's Wellness Explained examines what our increasing reliance on ChatGPT is doing to our brains

  19-01-2026 17:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In the latest episode of Explained, in partnership with Alzheimer's Society, we explore exactly how AI is affecting our brains and what we can do to prevent it.
  
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• Earth's oceans absorbed 23 ZETTAJOULES of heat in 2025 - enough to boil 69 quadrillion kettles

  19-01-2026 16:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists have revealed the incredible amount of heat Earth's oceans absorbed in 2025.
  
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• NASA's Artemis II Moon rocket arrives at the launch pad

  19-01-2026 15:34 via go.theregister.com
  If it all goes wrong, British kids of the '80s might remember an alternative NASA's monster Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), has trundled out to the launch pad – though the upper stage and Orion spacecraft look uncannily like a prop from a 1980s British children's television show.…
  
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• Rogue 'Gladiator' pod of orcas attacking boats in the Strait of Gibraltar is 'speaking' in a unique language that scientists have NEVER heard before

  19-01-2026 13:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The rogue 'Gladiator' pod of orcas behind a string of boat attacks in the Strait of Gibraltar is 'speaking' a unique language scientists have never heard before.
  
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• Britain's northern air divide: Poorest residents in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield face up to 33% more pollution than wealthier neighbours, study finds

  19-01-2026 13:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Sheffield University analysed the amount of air pollution people living in major northern cities face.
  
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