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UK-based quantum computing firm Quantinuum claims sub-atomic matter breakthrough | Science & Tech News
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A UK-based quantum computing firm claims to have harnessed an exotic form of sub-atomic matter for the first time, a feat they claim could revolutionise efforts to build machines infinitely more powerful than conventional computers. Scientists with UK and US-based Quantinuum, along with collaborators at Caltech and Harvard, say they have not just produced but…
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Mark Zuckerberg wins gold and silver medals in first jiu-jitsu tournament | Ents & Arts News
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has added another string to his bow after winning gold and silver medals in his first ever jiu-jitsu tournament. The 38-year-old tech billionaire competed on Saturday in Redwood City, California, for the Guerrilla jiu-jitsu team, with which he trains. He shared the impressive news with his 11.3 million Instagram followers along…
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Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to Earth after 276 days in orbit | World News
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An experimental Chinese spacecraft has returned to Earth after staying in orbit for 276 days, China’s state media has reported. The spacecraft completed a landmark mission to test the country’s reusable space technologies, the report added. State media said the uncrewed spacecraft returned to the Jiuquan launch centre in northwest China as scheduled. The spacecraft…
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DNA inherited from Neanderthals may impact human nose shape, study finds | Science & Tech News
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The shape of modern human noses may be partly determined by genetic material inherited from Neanderthals, according to a new study. Neanderthals were an ancient species who lived in Eurasia until their extinction about 40,000 years ago. But scientists believe they interbred with homo sapiens – meaning some of their DNA remains in modern-day humans.…
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Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron gives new butterfly species its name | Science & Tech News
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The Lord Of The Rings villain Sauron has become the namesake of a new group of butterflies, chosen by scientists in a bid to draw attention to their beauty. Saurona was picked as the butterflies’ genus name thanks to the black rings on their vivid orange wings, reminiscent of the all-seeing eye described in JRR…
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Dawn of the drone wars? How Ukraine conflict has set stage for new military capabilities | World News
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Drones have been part of the military inventory for decades, but the war in Ukraine has seen a massive escalation in their exploitation. Does this herald the start of a new era in modern warfare, and will the rapid development of AI lead to the inevitable dawn of drone wars? Unmanned flight predates manned, but…
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COVID no longer a global health emergency, World Health Organization says | UK News
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World Health Organization (WHO) officials have said COVID is no longer a global health emergency, marking a symbolic end to the pandemic. “It’s with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “That does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.” “COVID-19…
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COVID may no longer be a global health emergency, but virus hasn’t disappeared into the background | UK News
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The declaration that COVID is no longer a global health emergency is an historic moment. It can be seen as an official declaration of the end of a pandemic that in three years killed nearly seven million people globally and made billions sick. In itself, it is a bureaucratic step. When the WHO declares a…
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Eta Aquariids meteor shower: When and where you can see it in the UK | World News
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The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak in the early hours of Saturday 6 May. It’s time to camp out, gather your sleeping bags and prepare for a night of stargazing, as you might be able to see a spectacular display of 120-160 shooting stars per hour. The Eta Aquariids occur when the…
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13 of the funniest suggestions for how to abbreviate ‘the King’s coronation’ | UK News
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From “cozzie livs” (cost of living, for the uninitiated) to “platty joobs”, Britain loves an abbreviation. Coronation is a pretty hard one to abbreviate though, but the internet is trying its hardest. One TikToker has given his top three in a video that now has over one million views. Gathering inspiration from the late Queen’s…