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The major coal producing country that wants to leave its fossil fuels in the ground | Science, Climate & Tech News
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There is a dilemma at the heart of global climate talks. Burning oil, gas and coal is the biggest driver of climate change, which is unleashing deadly flooding in Spain, in Colombia and more destructive hurricanes in the North Atlantic. But the industry producing these fossil fuels is a cash cow: making £2.8bn in profit…
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Flash floods in Spain leave at least 63 people dead | World News
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At least 63 people have been killed in Spain after flash floods struck parts of the country. Torrential rains flooded roads and towns, resulting in cars being swept through streets, a train being derailed and damaged houses and buildings. Follow latest: People ‘trapped like rats’ – with towns under water Authorities in the worst-hit areas…
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Snake ‘mega den’ webcam could leave viewers rattled | US News
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A “mega den” of as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes can now be viewed online thanks to a round-the-clock webcam. Not everybody will be glued to the footage – but it is expected to be a must-watch for scientists and other snake enthusiasts who are helping to broaden understanding of these unusual reptiles. The remote site…
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NASA’s SpaceX crew leave treats behind on International Space Station as they splash down after months in orbit | Science & Tech News
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Four astronauts from four different countries have safely returned to Earth as they splashed down near Florida after 199 days in orbit. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 went around the planet 3,184 times during their more than six months on the International Space Station (ISS). The group was made up of NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, European Space…
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Emmett Shear: The AI ‘doomer’ picked to run OpenAI – now set to leave after just three days | Science & Tech News
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Just when he thought he was in, they pulled him back out. Emmett Shear had an eventful weekend, appointed interim CEO at ChatGPT maker OpenAI after the sudden and dramatic ousting of Sam Altman last Friday. It was his first day job since leaving streaming site Twitch in March, a company he ran for over…
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Sir Keir Starmer warns AI could ‘worsen inequality and leave some communities poorer’ | UK News
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will warn that artificial intelligence (AI) may worsen inequality and leave some communities poorer. In a speech at the London Tech Week conference on Tuesday, Sir Keir will argue that while the UK has an opportunity to lead the world in new technologies, it will require partnerships with business for…
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UK at risk of ‘brain drain’ as scientists leave Britain to avoid losing EU research funding | UK News
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A total of 22 UK-based scientists have now decided to leave Britain rather than lose their EU research funding, as uncertainty continues around the future of Research and Development (R&D) support post-Brexit. Scientists and engineers have told Sky News the UK’s position as a world leader in research is at risk from “significant brain drain”…
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WhatsApp users will be able to leave groups without everyone knowing – what other changes are happening? | Science & Tech News
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WhatsApp users will be able to leave groups without everyone knowing under new privacy features. The changes will also allow people to control who can see when they are online and to prevent screenshots of auto-deleting “View Once” messages. The features are described as ways to keep users’ messages as “secure as face-to-face conversations” by…