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Flying taxis could take off in two years under new drones plan | Science & Tech News
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The first piloted flying taxi could take to the UK skies in two years. The Department for Transport (DfT) has released its Future of Flight Action Plan which also proposes flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030. It has also predicted regular use of crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries by the end…
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Is TikTok getting banned? What would US bill mean – and could it happen in the UK? | Science & Tech News
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The US has moved a step closer to banning TikTok with a vote in the House of Representatives. The House has passed a bill that would lead to the app being banned in the US if its Chinese owner does not sell. The legislation will now go to the Senate. But how would a ban…
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TikTok chief executive appeals directly to users to ‘protect their constitutional rights’ and oppose potential US ban | Science & Tech News
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TikTok’s chief executive has appealed to US users directly to stop a bill that could see the social media app banned in America. Shou zi Chew appealed to the public via – what else – a video posted on the app. “Keep sharing your stories, share them with your friends, share them with your family,…
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AI more likely to recommend death sentence when defendant writes in African American English | Science & Tech News
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AI chatbots are more likely to recommend the death penalty when a person writes in African American English (AAE) compared to standardised American English, according to new research. AI was also more likely to match AAE speakers with less prestigious jobs. African American English is generally spoken by black Americans and Canadians. The paper, which…
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Applications open for Antarctica’s penguin post office with one applicant using tattoos to show her enthusiam | Science & Tech News
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Applications are open to work in Antarctica’s famous “penguin post office”. Successful applicants will be “self-motivated”, “empathetic” and fine with showering once every two weeks. The shop in Port Lockroy is the southernmost post office in the world and frequently smells like penguin poo. Every year, the Antarctic Heritage Trust is flooded with applications for…
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Children first see ‘unavoidable’ violent content at primary school, says Ofcom | Science & Tech News
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Children first see violent online content at primary school and believe it is “unavoidable”, according to an Ofcom study. All 247 children who the watchdog spoke to said they had seen things such as adult-only video game content, fighting and verbal discrimination. Social media and group chats were the most common way they came across…
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Giant SpaceX rocket blasts off in most successful test launch yet | Science & Tech News
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SpaceX’s Starship completed nearly its entire test flight after blasting off in a successful launch. The rocket cleared its launch pad in Texas, separated from its “Super Heavy Booster” and began coasting at an altitude of 145 miles. But it was eventually destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, the company said. However, it’s still the…
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Menopause could be why some whales live decades longer than others, says study | Science & Tech News
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The menopause could be the reason some female whales live around 40 years longer than others, scientists have said. Five species of whales go through menopause, the only other mammals to do so aside from humans. Short-finned pilot whales, false killer whales, orcas, narwhals and beluga whales all stop releasing eggs. Researchers say the menopause…
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Space One rocket explodes seconds after lift-off in Japan after multiple delays | Science & Tech News
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A rocket in Japan has exploded seconds after lift-off, with flames and smoke engulfing the blast area. Debris fell from the sky, with charred pieces of rocket littering the ground after the explosion. The blast was triggered by Space One, the Tokyo-based startup behind the launch, after a fault was spotted in the rocket. There…
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Google’s AI chatbot Gemini no longer talks about elections out of an ‘abundance of caution’ | Science & Tech News
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Google is restricting its AI chatbot from answering election-related questions in countries where voting is taking place this year, as the company tries to avoid spreading disinformation. Now, when you ask Gemini an election-related question, it responds with: “I’m still learning how to answer this. In the meantime, try Google Search.” The response appears for…