2 h. ago Japanese company blames laser tool for its 2nd crash landing on the moon

A Japanese company says a laser navigating tool doomed its lunar lander, causing it to crash into the moon

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8 h. ago Scientists make huge dementia breakthrough with everyday activity that may slow or even prevent disease

Incredible new research has uncovered an effective tool that could help slow the progression of dementia and potentially reduce the risk of developing the disease altogether.

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10 h. ago Watch: Scientists discover Orcas using seaweed for surprising behaviour in drone footage

The strange ritual, dubbed allokelping, is thought to strengthen social bonds within orca pods

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12 h. ago Ghd launches summer sale on straighteners and hair dryers with up to £120 off

Shoppers can get an extra 5% off and a free gift with some styling tools purchased in the sale

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12 h. ago Orcas make seaweed tools to scratch each other’s backs, study suggests

Scientists spotted the behaviour in drone footage of orcas in the Salish Sea, in the inland waters of the US state of Washington.

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12 h. ago Orcas observed ‘making seaweed tools’ to massage each other, study suggests

Scientists observed the surprising social behaviour, dubbed allokelping, in drone footage of killer whales

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12 h. ago Killer whales seen grooming each other with kelp in first for marine tool use

Behavior in orca population off coast of US and Canada captured by scientists using drone observationKiller whales have been observed mutually grooming each other with a type of seaweed, the first known instance of a marine animal using tools in a way that was previously thought to be the preserve of primates such as humans.A group of killer whales, which are also known as orcas, have been biting off short sections of bull kelp and then rolling these stems between their bodies, possibly to remove dead skin or parasites. The behavior is the first such documented mutual grooming in marine animals and is outlined in a new scientific paper. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Orcas make seaweed tools to scratch each other’s backs, new research finds

Killer whales were observed detaching lengths of seaweed and massaging each other with it in the wild, a new study has suggested - making waves in the scientific community

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13 h. ago Cancer screening website for learning disabled adults created by Stirling student

The online toolkit, which has won the backing of a national charity, will initially assist adults with intellectual challenges who are attending for cervical check ups.

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46 h. ago How to treat a mosquito bite: What do bites look like, symptoms and advice on how to avoid getting bitten

It’s important to resist the urge to scratch a mosquito bite 🦟

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48 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia repatriated at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges, Zelenskyy says

‘Sometimes these bodies even have Russian passports’, says Zelenskyy, condemning Moscow’s disorganisation in swapping of PoWs and troops’ remains. What we know on day 1,215Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia sent Ukraine at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges with Kyiv, describing it as a result of Moscow’s disorganisation in carrying out large swaps of wounded PoW’s and remains of troops. Zelenskyy said that an “Israeli mercenary” fighting for Moscow was among the dead Ukraine had received. Officials did not disclose the identities of the bodies: “They threw the corpses of their citizens at us. This is their attitude toward war, toward their soldiers. And this is already documented. Sometimes these bodies even have Russian passports,” he said. He said the Russian side insisted the dead were all Ukrainians.Zelenskyy has also accused western firms of supplying Russia with “machine tools” used to make weapons, in remarks made public Saturday. He said companies from ...

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55 h. ago When prompted to show a female investor, here's what AI created!

It struggles to imagine women as investors. When asked to create images of investors, artificial intelligence tools overwhelmingly depicted men.

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2 d. ago SeaWorld announces death of youngest orca with 'playful spirit' as staff share heartache

Staff have shared their heartache following the death of Kamea, they described her as 'playful and mischievous' and shared their many happy memories of watching her grow

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2 d. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for spring greens and cheddar picnic focaccia

You may well be knocked sideways by the sheer punch of this apparently simple sandwich – and it’s great for picnics, tooLast month, while on a book tour in New York, I ate a sandwich that moved me to utter profanities. It was unusual behaviour from me, and more so because the sandwich in question was packed with an excessive amount of spring greens, but then, that is the genius of Brooks Headley, chef/owner of Superiority Burger: like Midas, he has an ability to turn the ordinary into gold. Here, I’ve tried to recreate it by cooking down a kilo of spring greens until they are melting, soft, collapsed and buttery, before tossing them with sharp cheddar. It’s pure picnic gold. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Rolling pins for hammers and grouting with a credit card: How under

A survey found four in ten people under the age of 40 do not own a toolbox, while three quarters (74 per cent) admit that they regularly attempt projects without the proper equipment.

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3 d. ago DIY moron Brits share most bizarre hacks involving credit cards and rolling pins

Dummy Brits have revealed their awful attempts at DIY without a toolbox - including using rolling pins, credit cards and broomsticks for. key maintenance jobs around the house

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3 d. ago Fuel firms can challenge California’s emission limits, supreme court rules

Court votes to back challenge to state waiver that allows it to set tougher car emission standards than federal limitsFossil fuel companies are able to challenge California’s ability to set stricter standards reducing the amount of polluting coming from cars, the US supreme court has ruled in a case that is set to unravel one of the key tools used to curb planet-heating emissions in recent years.The conservative-dominated supreme court voted by seven to two to back a challenge by oil and gas companies, along with 17 Republican-led states, to a waiver that California has received periodically from the federal government since 1967 that allows it to set tougher standards than national rules limiting pollution from cars. The state has separately stipulated that only zero-emission cars will be able to sold there by 2035. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago How did your MP vote on assisted dying? Use our search tool to find out

MPs voted 314 to 291, majority 23, to approve Kim Leadbeater's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading.

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3 d. ago The secret recovery tool Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is using to prepare for Jake Paul clash

In a recent DAZN video, Chavez Jr put his feet up and donned an odd-looking pair of inflatable boots while watching TV. This is how his interesting attire could be aiding his recovery efforts

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4 d. ago Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.”

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