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New NHS heartburn surgery means man can ‘eat what he wants’ this Christmas | Science & Tech News
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A man who had heartburn that was so severe he would sometimes regurgitate his food has finally been cured with a “revolutionary” new surgical procedure. Jeff Cohen had trouble swallowing more than a mouthful or two because acid had been rising up from his stomach for so long that it impaired the normal muscle contractions…
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Increased risk of penile fractures over Christmas, doctors warn | Science & Tech News
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For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but doctors have warned the festive season is also associated with a significant increase in embarrassing injuries in the bedroom. Warning: The story below contains descriptions of sexual injuries. Penile fractures are considered a medical emergency and are “often heralded by an audible crack…
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Handhelds were once a Christmas gift favourite – now they’re bigger than ever | Science & Tech News
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Twenty-five years ago, few gadgets were on as many Christmas lists as Nintendo’s Game Boy Colour. The iconic handheld, released in November 1998 and home to classics like Pokemon, Super Mario Land, and Tetris, was wrapped up under the tree in living rooms up and down the country. With almost 120 million units sold, the…
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GCHQ: UK spy agency tests kids on puzzle skills in Bletchley Park-themed Christmas card | UK News
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Schoolchildren across the country will put their puzzle-solving skills to the test after the UK’s spy agency launched its annual Christmas Challenge. GCHQ has sent its Christmas card with the challenge, fronted by a rare image of a snow-covered Bletchley Park, to more than 1,000 secondary schools. It includes seven increasingly complex puzzles that test…
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Bah, humbug! How insects could become the backbone of your Christmas dinner | Science & Tech News
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Whether a traditional turkey or a meat-free nut roast, there’s plenty that goes into making a good Christmas dinner. But while competition at the supermarket or your local butcher is always high ahead of the festive season, this year winds down against the backdrop of warnings of an impending UK food supply crisis. A shortage…
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We asked an AR artist to help spruce up your living room for Christmas | Science & Tech News
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If you’re looking to jazz up your Christmas decor or festive fashion with just about no effort whatsoever, we have just the guy. Doddz is one of the most prolific and renowned augmented reality (AR) artists in the world – yes, you read that right. Dealing not in traditional paintings and sculptures, but in digital…
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Start Me Up: Will the UK host its first rocket launch before Christmas? Everything you need to know | Science & Tech News
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The UK is gearing up to host its first ever rocket launch – but it’s quickly becoming a race against time to take off this side of Christmas. The fabulously named Cosmic Girl is due to take off from Cornwall, with rehearsals having been given the green light following the granting of the UK’s very…