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TikTok’s most popular trends of 2023 – from the Roman Empire to Hot Girl Summer | Science & Tech News
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TikTok has released its list of most viewed trends in 2023 among its over one billion users. The social media network’s most popular trends have amassed more than 53.6 billion views worldwide. Users and non-users alike may be hard-pressed to name them all – or comfortably explain how they work. Here’s a look what each…
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Summer solstice: How you can catch a glimpse of Mars and Venus in the sky | Science & Tech News
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Signalling the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of winter below the equator, the summer solstice is here. It will take place on Wednesday 21 June at 15:57 BST. It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, and 2023 is expected to bear witness to a solstice gathering…
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Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer could be given to ‘one million people next summer’ | Science & Tech News
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A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer could reportedly be offered to “a million people” in a pilot programme from next summer. NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard said the Galleri test – developed by the US company Grail – has the potential to “transform cancer care forever”, according to The Times. The…
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Cost of living crisis raises fears of surge in online child exploitation this summer | UK News
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Young people could be left at greater risk from online exploitation as families struggle to afford activities such as days out and holiday clubs this summer, children’s charities have warned. The NSPCC said the cost of living crisis must not be allowed to “fuel another surge in abuse” as happened during the COVID pandemic, while…
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Risk of disruption for air travel at summer holiday peak as US refuses to budge on 5G change | US News
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Air travel could be disrupted during the summer holiday peak, according to airlines, after the US refused to budge on a deadline for adding new sensors to planes. The sensors are to ensure 5G wireless technology does not interfere with aeroplane altimeters, which are instruments used for measuring altitude – particularly crucial for bad-weather landings.…
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UK’s first vertical rocket launch could take place this summer | Science & Tech News
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The UK’s inaugural vertical rocket launch could happen as soon as this summer, with another attempt to reach orbit for the first time not far behind. Scott Hammond, deputy chief executive of SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, told Sky News they hope the site will host multiple launches in the months ahead. It comes after an…