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First UK military spy satellite launched that captures daytime images of Earth’s surface | UK News
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The first UK military satellite which can capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface has successfully launched into space. The “cutting-edge” satellite – named Tyche – is part of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) programme that aims to support military operations as well as natural disaster and environmental monitoring, mapping information development, and…
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Electric spoon that ‘enhances salty taste of food and promotes healthier eating’ launched in Japan | Science & Tech News
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A battery-operated spoon has been launched which apparently enhances the salty taste of low-sodium food without the need for extra salt. The piece of cutlery – made of plastic and metal and being sold in Japan – is aimed at people struggling to reduce their salt intake, as researchers claim it promotes healthier eating. Excess…
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Are you a ‘super memoriser’? Test launched to find people with exceptional memories | Science & Tech News
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A search is under way for “super memorisers” to take part in a study about why some people are especially good at remembering things. Anyone who thinks they are gifted is being asked to do an online test and survey – and some of the best will be invited to Cambridge University. Scientists there will…
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World’s first artificial shooting star display to be launched by Japanese space start up | World News
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A Tokyo-based space company, ALE, has announced it will create the world’s first artificial meteor shower in 2025 – producing man-made shooting stars that could be seen from the UK. Named project Sky Canvas, the celestial light show will involve launching satellites up into space and deploying “space fireworks”. The objective is entertainment on an…
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New £530 PlayStation VR gaming headset launched amid cost of living crisis | Science & Tech News
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Sony PlayStation is gambling on the appeal of VR to gamers with the launch of the new PS VR 2, Sony’s latest VR headset. It is designed to work with the PlayStation 5, Sony’s next-gen console that’s been plagued with manufacturing delays due to chronic semiconductor shortages. But with a £530 price point during a…
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Dubai’s flying taxis could be launched as early as 2026 | World News
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Flying taxis could be with us sooner than you think as Dubai hopes to launch its “aerial ridesharing” service by 2026. United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has announced the approval of the designs for new air taxi stations across the city. Renewing Dubai’s commitment to the flying taxi programme, he…
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‘Digital mimics’ among 16 projects launched to help NHS with winter pressure | Science & Tech News
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Researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to “digitally mimic” households struggling with the impact of the cost of living crisis to simulate the most effective ways to help. It’s one of more than a dozen projects spanning data analysis to machine learning that have been launched to help counter the winter pressures facing the NHS.…
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Elon Musk to quit as Twitter boss – if he abides by poll he launched himself | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk will step down as Twitter boss – if he stands by his pledge to abide by the results of a poll asking users for their verdict on his tenure. The owner of Tesla and SpaceX set his poll in motion just after 11pm UK time, writing: “Should I step down as head of…
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Twitter circle: New select tweeting service launched for users nervous about posting to entire Twitterverse | Science & Tech News
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A new Twitter service, which allows users to share their tweets with a small, select audience, has been launched. Twitter Circle – similar to Instagram’s ‘close friends’ feature – only allows up to 150 people to see a tweet. A user can create a different Circle of up to 150 people each time they tweet…
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Snapchat launched on web – allowing users to log on without mobile phone | Science & Tech News
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Snapchat is today launching Snapchat for Web, a browser-based app for users to access the messaging platform without picking up their phones. It will allow users – at first just Snapchat+ subscribers in the UK and elsewhere – to access the social media company’s calling and messaging features online. The company said it plans to…