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Thursday, Apr 18

07

Everything you need to know about Glastonbury resale

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The first Glastonbury Festival 2024 resale will be taking place later.

02

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'

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The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.

Wednesday, Apr 17

21

Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus' identified

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Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.

18

Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls

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Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Apple update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy

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A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".

18

Nasa says part of International Space Station hit Florida home

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The 0.7kg metal object tore through man's roof after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

02

My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.

Monday, Apr 15

23

Nasa: 'New plan needed to return rocks from Mars'

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The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study.

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Tesla lays off more than 10% of its workforce

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Owner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.

Friday, Apr 12

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Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials

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US engineering team has a two-year, $2m grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

08

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

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Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Thursday, Apr 11

07

Skydivers witness total solar eclipse mid-air

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Dramatic video shows a woman and her father jumping from 14,000ft (4,267m) as the sky begins to darken.

02

How AI is helping to prevent future power cuts

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Artificial intelligence software is being used to predict electricity demand and supply.

Wednesday, Apr 10

18

Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy

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iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."

Tuesday, Apr 9

21

Time-lapses show eclipse sweeping over North America

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Darkness descended on Monday as a total solar eclipse moved across cities and towns, turning day into night.

19

TikTok to take on Instagram with photo app

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Some TikTok users have received notifications about a new app for photo posts "coming soon".

12

When and where is the next solar eclipse?

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Tens of millions of people saw the total solar eclipse across North America on 8 April.

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North America awed by total solar eclipse

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Stunning spectacle is witnessed by millions across the continent. Here are some of the stories.

Monday, Apr 8

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Teen flies almost 4,000 miles for solar eclipse

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Evan flew to Evansville, US, to watch the solar eclipse on his 17th birthday.

Watch best moments from solar eclipse

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See moment the Moon completely obscured the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.

12

Microsoft announces new AI office in UK

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The firm says its new London hub will "drive pioneering work" to advance AI models and development.

09

A look inside the Nasa jet chasing the solar eclipse

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Scientists aboard two flights will follow the eclipse's path of totality to study the Sun's corona.

Anticipation grows in US ahead of total solar eclipse

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Millions are hoping for good weather to view the first eclipse this century to cross all three North American countries.

Total solar eclipse brings darkness to millions as it sweeps North America

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Tens of millions watch the phenomenon across a broad swathe of Mexico, the US and Canada.

Saturday, Apr 6

05

The world's eclipse chasers arrive in North America

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For them, experiencing a total solar eclipse is an otherworldly thrill that begs to be repeated.

01

Path of darkness - scroll every mile of total eclipse

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If you are not lucky enough to live along the route in North America, you can still follow its journey here.

Friday, Apr 5

12

Apple cuts jobs after dropping self-driving car plans

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The tech giant is cutting 600 jobs from its abandoned self-driving car project, reports say.

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Here's how you can safely watch solar eclipse

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From wearing eclipse glasses to using your hands as a projector, here are ways to avoid an eye injury.

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Samsung profits jump by more than 900% on chips

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Chip prices recover from a post-pandemic slump while demand for AI-related products booms.

Thursday, Apr 4

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When is the solar eclipse and how can I watch it?

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Millions of North Americans will be treated to the view of a lifetime on Monday when the Moon blocks the Sun.