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Why is the government betting big on a technology that promises much, but has so far delivered little? | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Amid the hum of cooling fans and squelch of vacuum pumps, a new home for 12 quantum computers has opened in Oxfordshire, as part of a bid to put the UK ahead in a global race to harness the technology. Quantum computers promise to solve problems too hard for even the most powerful supercomputers –…
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Labour and Conservatives spend big on early election campaign – here’s who they’re targeting | Politics News
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This is fast shaping up to be the biggest spending election ever – and already the Conservatives are spending their cash begging their voters not to defect to Reform. Take paid political adverts on Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook. Labour started strong and is still seriously outpacing the Conservatives. Sky News is partnering with…
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The Digital Election: Why big money might swing it | Science & Tech News
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The surprise election announcement made for a sluggish start to the campaign in most ways. But the speed of digital meant the online campaign was up and running in minutes – in fact, as we’ll see, the shadow campaign was already being waged. Every election, we talk about it being the biggest digital election. That’s…
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BAFTA Games Awards: Baldur’s Gate 3 is the big winner, scooping five prizes | Science & Tech News
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Baldur’s Gate 3 was the big winner at this year’s BAFTA Games Awards, taking home five prizes including the prestigious best game. It also won BAFTAs for music, narrative, and performer in a supporting role for Andrew Wincott, along with the EE players’ choice award, which is voted for by the public. The Dungeons and…
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London Marathon: Four mistakes to avoid as the big day looms | UK News
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It’s crunch time now for those who have been training for this year’s London Marathon. While the bulk of training is done now, there’s perhaps more to think about than ever for the nearly 50,000 people running on 21 April. We’ve spoken to a sports therapist, a dietitian and a man who has run every…
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PM’s U-turns weren’t really about net zero – but playing politics with climate change is a big risk | Politics News
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The prime minister denied that today’s net zero intervention was about politics. He insisted it was in no way an attempt to turn net zero into a wedge issue to win votes from those struggling to afford heating and transport costs. But looking at the details of what Rishi Sunak actually announced, it’s difficult to…
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Bank chiefs tell Sunak to make big tech bear cost of fraud ‘pandemic’ | Business News
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The bosses of Britain’s biggest banks have told Rishi Sunak that technology companies must contribute to the cost of an online fraud “pandemic” that is undermining international investor confidence in the UK economy. Sky News has obtained a letter to the prime minister signed by the chief executives of nine lenders, including Barclays, NatWest and…
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Nintendo bets big on Zelda sequel – with latest instalment met with positive reviews | UK News
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Japanese games giant Nintendo hopes the latest instalment in their Legend Of Zelda franchise will sell in similar numbers to its predecessor. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom has been met today with overwhelmingly positive reviews from print and online outlets. Sky News played the game the day before its release and first…
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Big changes are coming to Reddit – and some users really aren’t happy | Science & Tech News
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Swipe through your social media apps of choice and you will likely notice them looking increasingly similar. The rapid ascent of TikTok, now with more than a billion monthly active users, to become the attention-sapper of choice for many has threatened the dominance of old favourites like no app before it. With Instagram‘s Reels and…
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New giant trapdoor spider discovered in Australia – ‘it’s a big, beautiful species’ | Science & Tech News
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A new and “rare” species of giant trapdoor spider has been discovered in Australia. The large eight-legged arachnid is so big that it has been named “Euoplos dignitas” – meaning dignity or greatness in Latin – in honour of its “impressive” size. Researchers say the female spiders, which are typically larger than the males, can…