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Chinese company Xiaomi collecting private browsing data of millions of people via its web browser

Researchers studying a web browser loaded into the company's phones found that it was tracking nearly all of a users' web behavior including visited websites and search queries in Google.




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Owners who tug on their dog's leash risk injuring the animal's neck, research finds

Anne Carter, a canine scientist at Nottingham Trent University and co-author of the study, wants dogs to be trained to walk on a loose lead or in a harness to prevent choking.




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Uber will require all drivers to wear face masks in the wake of the coronavirus crisis

The feature is planned for the US, but 'similar markets' will also see the feature introduced, it is believed. Exact timings and locations for its roll-out have not been revealed.




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Heart attack symptoms in women are largely the same as in men

A study from Dutch researchers found chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath are the main three symptoms of a heart attack




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Fossil remains of 22 Ice Age SLOTHS the size of elephants found preserved in asphalt in Ecuador 

The specimens - which included 15 adults, 5 juveniles and two newborns or fetuses - were unearthed from the Tanque Loma site on the county's Santa Elena peninsula.




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Snapchat teams up with Damian Hirst to make virtual 'spin art' at home 

The hugely influential British artist partnered with snap to allow people to create their own virtual versions of his world-renowned Spin paintings.




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Coronavirus: Discovery of antibody to stop human cell infection

Scientists say they've discovered an antibody that blocks infection by SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus behind the current global health crisis.




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Pepper the robot comforts coronavirus patients being quarantined at Tokyo hotels

Hotels in Tokyo have been converted into quarantine facilities to free up space at hospitals and are staffed with robots. Pepper, the world's first humanoid, is greeting people as they arrive.




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Smart patch placed on the throat could determine if you have coronavirus before symptoms arise

About the size of a postage stamp, the soft, flexible patch sits at the base of the throat and uses sensors to measure vitals in order to determine if you have coronavirus before symptoms emerge.




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Apple launches an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro designed with a Magic Keyboard and double the storage

Apple's highly anticipated 13-in MacBook has been announced. The new device features a Magic Keyboard, powerful 10th-generation Intel processor and double the storage of its predecessor.




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Locked-down households using 41 hours of internet a week

British homes in lockdown are using 41 hours of internet a week, or nearly six hours a day - a rise of 29 per cent, according to a new survey from price comparison site Uswitch.




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International group of fact-checkers launch a WhatsApp chatbot to combat coronavirus misinformation

The International Fact-Checkers Network (IFCN) said it will launch a bot on the popular messaging service WhatsApp that allows users to query terms like 'masks' or 'coronavirus symptoms.'




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Airbus developing electronic odor detector to sniff out bombs and banned substances in airports

Starting in the fourth quarter of 2020, Airbus will begin using a new odor detector in airports to help screen passengers for dangerous chemicals, based on a processor with integrated biological cells.




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Climate change is slowly killing off the main source of food for crabeater seals

Life for crabeater seals in the Antarctic could get even more difficult in the coming years, as climate change and commercial fishing make krill, their main food source, more scarce.




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Eating meat may improve mental health, study suggests

A vegetarian or vegan diet may be increasing the likelihood of depression, a US-based study suggests.




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How cat allergies could soon be prevented by injecting pets

American company Indoor Biotechnologies have used a gene editing tool to eliminate the production of the protein in cats which causes some people to suffer allergic reactions.




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Eta Aquariids meteor shower to fill the sky with dozens of shooting stars

Eta Aquariids are created from the debris left behind by Halley's Comet and happen every year from the middle of April until the end of May.




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Insects are gorging themselves on 'junk' as rising CO2 levels make plants less nutritious 

Experts studying a grassland preserve in Kansas discovered that its grasshopper numbers have fallen by more than 30 per cent over the last two decades.




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Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks TONIGHT filling the sky with up to 40 shooting stars an hour

This meteor shower is best viewed in the southern hemisphere, but should be visible from most places on Earth, weather permitting.




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AI-powered traffic lights to keep drivers waiting on red to cut air pollution

Wolverhampton is the first in the country to approve a trial of an AI-powered system that will manipulate red and green lights to restrict function to air pollution hotspots.




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Simple blood test could identify people at greater risk of developing cancer

Studying anonymised patient records, UK researchers found that having abnormally small red blood cells appeared to double the risk of developing cancer within the next year.




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Pizza Hut warns of fake websites set up to steal credit card details during the coronavirus lockdown

Demand for takeaway food has risen as a result of lockdown - and the hoax sites are the latest example of UK criminals trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 crisis.




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Researchers shrink complex brain-reading tech that can take up an entire room to the size of helmet

Kernel, has unveiled two new devices according to a report by Bloomberg , both of which are about the size of a helmet. Those devices can both see and record brain activity.




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Apple announces its Worldwide Developers Conference is set for June 22 and will be entirely online

Apple revealed in March that its Worldwide Developers Conference would be hosted online, but has announced the official date - June 22. The event will be free to the public this year.




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Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources like wind and solar

The Mayor of Houston has announced a plan to move the city to 100 percent renewable energy sources starting in July, a change that's expected to save the city $65million over the next seven years.




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Tumblr deletes more than 4 million re-blogs containing hate speech as part of a new policy

The move to remove re-blogged content containing hate speech marks an escalation in Tumblr's efforts to clean its platform. Previously only original posts were removed while re-blogs remained active.




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Twitter tests warning message in iOS that asks users to re-think potentially 'harmful' replies

According to the social platform, it is conducting a test for users on iOS that will use its AI to scan replies before they're posted and give users a chance to re-think or revise them.




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Gas stoves are 'exposing millions of Americans to dangerous pollutants', report finds

About 40 percent of homes in America have a gas stove, but a new report reveals the appliance may be bad for your health. They can cause cancer in adults and asthma in children.




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Google's medical AI far less accurate at identifying illness in clinics than in the laboratory 

A Google-developed AI that was capable of identifying cases of diabetic retinopathy (DR) with 90 percent accuracy in the testing laboratory has turned out to be much less useful in clinics.




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Virgin Galactic teams up with NASA to develop 'high-Mach' aviation that could transport civilians

Virgin Galactic, says the Space Act Agreement is designed to 'advance the United States' efforts to produce technically feasible, high Mach vehicles for potential civil application.'




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Flavonoids in tea, berries, red wine and dark chocolate could help to stave off dementia

Older adults who consume only a small amount of these foods are two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's and related conditions over 20 years, US researchers found.




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Tinder set to add video chatting next month so users can date virtually under coronavirus lockdown

TInder made its biggest announcement since launching in 2012 - it is adding video chatting to the app. The feature aims to help millions of users date virtually while under coronavirus lockdown.




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GoDaddy admit 'unauthorised individual' accessed 28k accounts

BleepingComputer reports GoDaddy has informed customers that an 'unauthorized individual' had gained access to login information of the company's hosting accounts.




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People who do yoga regularly have fewer, less painful migraines, study shows 

Yoga is a mental and spiritual practice which originated in ancient India. It involves breathing techniques, exercise and meditation.




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Creator of one of world's first global computer viruses has regrets after infecting 45 million

The creator of one of the world's first global computer viruses says he regrets his creation. Called the Love Bug, or ILOVEYOU, the virus initially spread through email in May 2000.




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DNA tests reveal Australian wineries have been mislabeling an expensive type of grape for DECADES

New DNA testing has revealed that a prized variety of grapes called petit manseng, used to make a number of popular Australian wines, have actually been mislabeled for decades.




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Instagram glitch lets iOS users post unusually long photos that create 'endless' scrolling

Once posted, the towering images - instead of being cropped portrait-style to fit the app's interface - require users to scroll for an inordinate amount of time in order to see the next image in one's feed.




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Zoom buys security service in bid to address safety concerns and introduce end-to-end encryption

Keybase will help the Zoom build end-to-end encryption designed to safeguard user data and privacy and bolster its current security measures which it incorrectly claimed included full encryption.




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'Potentially fatal' heat and humidity are occurring around the world due to global warming

A damning study found global warming is driving temperatures and humidity to levels exceeding what the human body can deal with.




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Expert calls for protocols to keep alien viruses from infecting Earth after humans visit Mars

Stanford professor Scott Hubbard said in an interview that NASA must adopt 'planetary protection' to keep alien viruses from returning from the human Mars mission and contaminating Earth.




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Formula E driver Felipe Massa races a peregrine falcon... but who won?

It was the ultimate speed battle between man and nature as Felipe Massa took on a peregrine falcon, the fastest animal on planet Earth. The falcon is capable of speeds of up to 217mph.




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Skincredible! Researchers create a electronic bandage that helps wounds heal FOUR TIMES faster

A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison wrapped the e-bandage around the chests of rats who had a cut on their backs. This caused the wound to heal in just three days versus 12 in others.




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Octopus perfectly camouflaged as a rock suddenly swims away from diver in a cloud of ink 

Footage of the colour-changing octopus was captured by a free-diver as he swam in the crystal clear waters in the French Riviera.




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McLaren reveal futuristic race car for 2050 featuring AI co-pilot and self-healing tyres

McLaren have given Formula One fans their take on what the future of the sport looks like as they presented the 2050: the MCLExtreme, a futuristic race car built and designed for the future.




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Amazon unveils 'Scout' delivery bot set to roam the streets of Washington to deliver packages

The battery-powered devices about the size of a small cooler and can deliver packages autonomously, but for now, they'll be accompanied with a human while they're being tested out.




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Vladimir Putin calls for set of 'moral rules' to guide interaction between humans and AI

Speaking at an event on AI technology in Moscow, Russia, on Saturday, president Putin called for safeguards, setting out rules for how humans should interact with the robots.




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Extra-terrestrial impacts may have shaped Earth 3.2 billion years ago, study finds

A study found that plate tectonics were triggered by intense bombardment of meteors 3.2 billion years ago -transforming the hot, primordial mushy surface into the present rugged landscape.




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Smoke from Amazon rainforest fires may increase melting of glaciers in the Andes 1000 miles away

Burning of the rainforest in southwestern Amazonia,  could release aerosols such as black carbon which may speed up the melting of the Andean glaciers, finds Rio de Janeiro State University.




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Researcher stumbles upon mysterious 5,000-year-old paintings depicting arrows and human-like figures

The drawings, around 4 inches in length, were discovered in the rocky area of ​​San Juan, near the town of Albuquerque in the province of Badajoz in western Spain.




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Hidden code reveals Samsung working on camera modes like 'Director's View' and 'Night Hyperlapse'

'Director's View' lets users cycle between different lenses on their phones and also allows them to 'lock on' to a subjects that they're recording, keeping them in focus according to snippets of code.