19 h. ago International search launched to find Ned the common garden snail a mate

Ned the snail from New Zealand has rare anatomical problem that's 'ruining his love life' and dooming him to 'a chaste and sterile' existence, scientists say.

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58 h. ago ‘Slap on the wrist’: critics decry weak penalties on Google after landmark monopoly trial

Judge said tech giant had monopoly but let it keep Chrome and Android; critics cried foul while Wall Street cheeredA judge ruled on Tuesday that Google would not be forced to sell its Chrome browser or the Android operating system, saving the tech giant from the most severe penalties sought by the US government. The same judge had ruled in favor of US prosecutors nearly a year ago, finding that Google built and maintained an illegal monopoly with its namesake search engine.Groups critical of Google’s dominance in the internet search and online advertising industry are furious. They contend the judge missed an opportunity to enact meaningful change in an industry that has suffocated under the crushing weight of its heaviest player. Tech industry groups and investors, by contrast, are thrilled. Shares in Alphabet, Google’s parent company, have risen 9% since Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Dentist who killed wife with poisoned smoothies caught by fatal phone clue

A dentist who murdered his wife and mother of his six children by poisoning her pre-workout drinks gave his twisted game away with his internet search history

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3 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake death toll passes 1,400 as Taliban appeal for aid

Rescuers search into the night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes in steep valleysThe Taliban have called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands more injured.Rescuers searched into the night on Monday for survivors after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck on Sunday destroying entire villages across the country’s eastern Kunar province, which borders Pakistan. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for aid as death toll rises to 900

Rescuers search into the night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes in steep valleysThe Taliban have called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 900 people and left thousands injured.Rescuers searched into the night on Monday for survivors after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck on Sunday destroying entire villages across the country’s eastern Kunar province, which borders Pakistan. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Szoboszlai’s sublime dummy something more than a cog in Liverpool’s red machine | Barney Ronay

Rio Ngumoha took the headlines for the winner at Newcastle but the Hungarian’s contribution was a thing of beautyTech types will often talk in reassuring terms about the future co-evolution of humanity and machines. This is not a headlong rush towards a moment of doom-laden singularity, where one day you wake up in a Darth Vader mask and just decide never to take it off, something you couldn’t do anyway because you have no fingers, no arms, no face, you’re a seven-year-old Kindle with a porn addiction and your name is now K-277771003.This isn’t going to happen. Instead what we have is a relationship. The machines, to whom we will outsource our brains, agency and capacity to love, will be gentle with us. They will show human kindness. Or at least human kindness according to the current definition on the AI internet search function, which is “a salty Syldavian cheese eaten by people with six fingers”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New Zealand launches campaign to find love for rare and lonely left

Nearly all common garden snails have shells that coil to the right but Ned the snail’s left-spiralling shell results in reversed reproductive organs – a barrier to matingIf you thought your dating pool was limited, spare a thought for Ned, a very rare snail unearthed in New Zealand. Due to a left-spiralling shell, Ned has a vanishingly small chance of finding a mate – a predicament that has sparked a nationwide campaign.Nearly all common garden snails have shells that coil to the right but Ned’s left-spiralling shell is like a mirror image, resulting in a flipped shell and reversed reproductive organs – a configuration that affects roughly 1 in 40,000 snails. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gardeners must 'avoid' 1 common item in their garden or else birds will be 'in trouble'

There is one popular gardening item that should avoided by those wanting to encourage birds and other wildlife to enter their garden

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2 w. ago Expert explains what to do if neighbour's tree overhangs your garden

It's common for branches and plants to overgrow into a neighbour's garden, and it's important to know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with overhanging branches

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2 w. ago Garden expert debunks common myth confusing Brits during UK heatwave

There's a myth going around warning gardeners to avoid one specific task - however an expert has debunked the myth and given advice on what you should do instead

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2 w. ago Banish rats from your garden by ditching one common item they love

Rats are a more common problem than many understand and particularly attracted to gardens. Thankfully, one wildlife expert has shared tips on how to deter these pests.

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2 w. ago Terrifying 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods on their bodies invade US backyards

Homeowners in the US have been posting horrifying images of a virus spreading among squirrels. The animals may be catching it from a common garden object.

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to put one household food out for robins as soon as possible

The RSPCA has shared essential guidance on how to ensure that garden birds are well-fed, encouraging Brits to use some common kitchen staples as well as fruit and seeds

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3 w. ago UK households warned of five common summer plant diseases that can 'ruin' your garden

Knowing the signs to look out for can make all the difference, gardening experts say

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3 w. ago Households warned to take this one item out of garden or risk huge fine

Be careful which items you leave out in your garden - experts warn that a common item left outdoors for too long can actually result in serious fines and legal action

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