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Tuesday, Jul 2

09

Why whole genome sequencing can improve child cancer treatments

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Decoding the entire genetic sequence of a child's cancer should become standard practice in the NHS.

Monday, Jul 1

13

Scientists attach living skin to robots to make them smile

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Scientists have found a way to attach engineered living skin tissue to robots so they can smile and have an "increasingly lifelike appearance".

Thursday, Jun 27

19

Space station astronauts forced to shelter as Russian satellite breaks into more than 100 pieces

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Astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to take shelter last night after a Russian satellite broke into more than 100 pieces.

18

SpaceX given permission to destroy the International Space Station

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NASA has given Elon Musk's SpaceX permission to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030.

03

'It's as though I never had it', Parkinson's patient says, as 'miracle' treatment ends tremors

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A man suffering from Parkinson's disease has said a procedure which has ended his tremors "feels like a miracle".

Wednesday, Jun 26

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AI 'will make it easier to combat climate change', Bill Gates claims

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Bill Gates has said artificial intelligence (AI) will accelerate innovation and make it easier to combat climate change - but also warned it must be "used by people with good intent".

14

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space - here's how they might get down

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Two astronauts are stuck in space because Boeing's Starliner can't make the journey back to Earth.

11

Huge former Twitch streamer admits to 'inappropriate' messages to minor

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One of Twitch's former biggest streamers has admitted to sending "inappropriate" messages to a minor but says he's "no f***ing predator or paedophile".

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Meta is planning to use your Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI - and not everyone can opt out

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If you have an Instagram or Facebook account in the UK or European Union, everything you share publicly on those platforms may soon be used to train artificial intelligence (AI).

13

There's one big reason behind Nvidia's plunge in value

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Just one week ago, Nvidia became the world's most valuable company.

12

Scarlett Johansson speaks out about clash with OpenAI

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Actress and producer Scarlett Johansson says her clash with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI highlights how "vulnerable" people are to misuse of the technology.

09

First samples ever collected from 'far side' of the moon make it back to earth

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China's lunar probe has returned to Earth, making the country the first to bring back samples from the moon's far side.

Monday, Jun 24

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Family sues NASA after home is hit by space junk

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A family from Florida is suing NASA after their home was damaged by debris which fell to Earth from the International Space Station.

Saturday, Jun 22

As temperatures rise, do you know the crucial difference between UVA and UVB?

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Summer is finally here, holidays are on the horizon and bottles of sunscreen are being dusted off from the back of the bathroom cupboard.

Friday, Jun 21

08

Microsoft back as world's most valuable company

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Microsoft has regained the title of the world's most valuable public company just days after it was overtaken by one of its rivals.

Thursday, Jun 20

20

HIV drugs trialled in people with multiple brain tumours

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Drugs used to treat HIV are to be trialled in people with incurable multiple brain tumours.

TikTok warns of US ban without free speech court ruling

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TikTok has launched a long-awaited legal fight to stop its Chinese owner being forced to sell the short video platform's US operations, arguing it violates Americans' rights to free speech.

15

Two arrested over 'illegal £1bn crypto exchange'

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Two people have been arrested on suspicion of running an illegal exchange thought to have traded more than £1bn worth of cryptocurrency.

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Future of new oil and gas projects in UK thrown into doubt after landmark Supreme Court decision

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The future of new oil and gas projects in the UK has been thrown into doubt following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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How former restaurant worker and his two friends launched one of the world's most valuable companies

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Name any major tech brand - from Google to Amazon to Tesla to ChatGPT - and the chances are Nvidia is involved in some way.

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Microplastics found in penises for first time, researchers say

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Microplastics have been found in penises for the first time, with scientists raising questions about their impact on sexual health.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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McDonald's ditches AI after order errors

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McDonald's is ending its AI drive-thru trial after customers reported errors in their orders - including bacon being added to ice cream.

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Nvidia overtakes Microsoft to become world's most valuable public company

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Microsoft has been dramatically toppled as the world's most valuable public company.

18

Self-driving cars found to be safer - except at dawn, dusk, or when turning

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Self-driving cars are safer than those driven by humans, except when it is dusk, dawn, or the vehicle is turning, according to a new study.

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Hopes a simple blood test could detect Parkinson's seven years before symptoms after AI breakthrough

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With help from artificial intelligence, researchers have identified a biological signature of Parkinson's disease they hope could lead to a simple blood test for the condition at least seven years before symptoms appear.

Monday, Jun 17

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Tesla Cybertruck buyers reporting delivery delays over 'windscreen wipers issue'

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Tesla Cybertruck buyers have been reporting delivery delays due to an issue with the vehicle's windscreen wipers.

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Breakthrough means painful, giant moles that develop in rare condition could be reversed

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A new genetic therapy has been developed that could reverse giant, debilitating moles that accompany a rare skin condition.

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E.coli outbreak: What we know so far

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More than 200 cases of E.coli have been detected in the UK as a result of a single outbreak.

Saturday, Jun 15

04

England stars spotted wearing device worn by celebrities - but can it help them at Euros?

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The England team are taking no chances ahead of Euro 2024 as they sport titanium health rings worn by some of the world's biggest celebrities.

Friday, Jun 14

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Fears people could end up in A&E after taking weight loss drugs to get 'beach body ready'

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People are risking "dangerous consequences" by using "powerful" weight loss drugs to get "beach body ready", a senior NHS doctor has warned.