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Do you live near one? Interactive map reveals locations of England’s 400,000 heritage sites – and scientists say living near one ‘makes you happier’
by Merryby MerryWith the routine of modern life, it’s easy for Brits to forget that we live in a country filled with ancient monuments and rich history. In fact, England alone has …
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The end of Disney Plus freeloading! Streaming service confirms its password-sharing crackdown will start in JUNE – here’s what it means for you
by Elijahby ElijahDisney Plus to Crack Down on Password Sharing Between June and September Subscribers will be required to pay to add members outside of their household. By William Hunter Published: 05:17 …
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Now scientists say wearing JEANS is bad for the environment: Study reveals wearing a pair just once is the equivalent to driving a car for 6.4 miles
by Elijahby ElijahThey may be an essential piece of everyday clothing, but scientists now say that even a simple pair of jeans could be harmful to the environment. Wearing a pair of …
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Why the moon needs its own timezone: Scientists call for the creation of a ‘Coordinated Lunar Time’ as they reveal time moves 58.7 microseconds quicker on our lunar satellite than on Earth
by Elijahby ElijahFrom Greenwich Mean to Eastern Standard, more than 30 time zones are in use today. But one more may be added soon, and it would literally be out of this …
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Meta’s AI is accused of being RACIST: Shocked users say Mark Zuckerberg’s chatbot refuses to imagine an Asian man with a white woman
by Elijahby ElijahJust weeks after Google was forced to shut down its “woke” AI, another tech giant is facing criticism over its bot’s racial bias. Meta’s AI image generator has been accused …
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Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry are among 200 artists calling for a ban on ‘predatory’ AI in the music industry – amid fears technology could replace them
by Elijahby ElijahThe world’s biggest pop and rock stars fear AI could eventually replace them Open letter warns that tools that steal your sound will ‘destroy’ the music industry By Jim Norton …
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How Taiwan’s tallest building survived the earthquake: Taipei 101 has a 660-tonne pendulum that transfers energy into giant shock absorbers – helping the 1,670ft high skyscraper to sway rather than topple
by Elijahby ElijahTaiwan has been hit by its strongest earthquake in 25 years, killing at least nine people, toppling buildings and even triggering tsunami warnings. But amid the chaos, eerie images show …
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Piece of 5,800lb battery pallet tossed from NASA’s ISS crashes through Florida home – and nearly kills homeowner’s son
by Elijahby ElijahA piece of metal crashed into a home in Florida and is believed to have come from a 5,800-pound battery platform discarded by the International Space Station (ISS). Alejandro Otero, …
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A step closer to limitless clean energy? Nuclear fusion reactor breaks record after hitting 100 MILLION degrees for almost 50 seconds – seven times hotter than the sun’s core
by Elijahby ElijahIf we want to rely on nuclear fusion to power the world’s homes, the first step is to build reactors that can operate at the highest temperature and for the …