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What time does SpaceX Dragon dock with ISS today?

We have lift off. https://bit.ly/3eC8RTm

Antarctic ice sheets retreated at a faster rate in the past, study suggests

Scientists analysed wave-like ridges on the Antarctic seafloor https://bit.ly/3cjIyQ6

World’s largest all-electric plane completes its maiden flight

The modified Cessna flew for 30 minutes over Washington state in the US https://bit.ly/3eqcGe0

Teardown of ‘anti-5G’ USB stick reveals how stupid it really is

It's just a 128MB USB drive https://bit.ly/2Bh2qXz

Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus

The game will be a drug development simulator https://bit.ly/2AhhpA3

When will SpaceX launch after historic launch was cancelled?

The rocket remained earthbound. https://bit.ly/3evj0Bh

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey defends decision to fact check Trump

The President could make life very difficult for Twitter https://bit.ly/2B4g0x6

Vehicle tyres could be a major source of microplastics in the ocean

Transported to the ocean through the atmosphere or carried by rainwater into rivers and sewers https://bit.ly/2ZKS38A

Sony launches vlogging camera especially for wannabe YouTubers

Expect to see the Sony ZV-1 in the hands of YouTubers in the near future https://bit.ly/3caTXBD

Spotify lifts 10,000 song limit

Giving the fans what they want https://bit.ly/3d8lEN1

Planet Earth ‘congestion charge’ could fix space junk problem, study claims

Over 500,000 pieces of space junk are currently orbiting Earth https://bit.ly/2M1skAz

Over 40% of Republicans believe a ludicrous Bill Gates conspiracy theory

Gates predicted a global pandemic years ago https://bit.ly/2XvcxPN

SpaceX Dragon launch: When is the launch and how can you watch it in the UK?

Two astronauts are set to blast off to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule https://bit.ly/3gpLvSE

Social-distancing cafe uses robots to make and serve the coffee

Because robots don't carry coronavirus https://bit.ly/3c3NFni

Virgin Orbit’s historic LauncherOne test flight may happen today

The launch was scrubbed yesterday afternoon https://bit.ly/2X0VlTl

Nasa astronauts complete dress rehearsal for SpaceX launch

The launch is set to take place later this week https://bit.ly/2XuDG5d

World’s fastest internet speed recorded by scientists in Australia

Zoom zoom https://bit.ly/2WYEWyt

How much does Nasa pay its astronauts?

Risking your life to go to space commands a fair sum https://bit.ly/2ylcVaY

Covid-19 contact tracing is now available on iPhones and Android

Apple and Google have released the update for iOS and Android https://bit.ly/3cQ7L5L

Climate change is turning Antarctica green

'Green snow' is likely to spread further as global temperatures increase https://bit.ly/2LOaBfG

Joe Rogan Experience podcast to become a Spotify exclusive

The long-form podcast is moving to Spotify in September https://bit.ly/2WP0gX6

Facebook Shops is a new online retail space for small businesses

Designed to help small businesses struggling during the coronavirus crisis https://bit.ly/3e3XOBU

Remains of giant armoured fish dug up…in the Sahara

This fish was alive 380 million years ago https://bit.ly/3e4b0XK

How to transfer all your Facebook photos to Google Photos

It's surprisingly easy to do https://bit.ly/2LJEbmy

BBC Together is the Beeb’s answer to Netflix Party

Now we can all watch Killing Eve together https://bit.ly/2AIoxWt

In a post-coronavirus world, hotels could be staffed by robots

The 'droids could be here before we know it https://bit.ly/2Zu8Oor

Facebook Avatar: How to make your own Facebook emoji character

Facebook's response to Snapchat's Bitmoji and Apple's Memoji https://bit.ly/368MTEx

US military re-launches secret X-37B ‘space plane’ into orbit

But why is it up there? https://bit.ly/2Zh9Kfw

Coronavirus could soon be tested by sneezing onto your phone

Scientists built a prototype sensor for Zika that's being adapted for Covid-19 https://bit.ly/3bCkVSt

All your Zoom questions answered, from sharing audio to making yourself look better

Zoom is having a bit of a moment (Picture: Getty) While most of us have become relatively au fait with Zoom as of late, what with the endless video calls and virtual pub quizzes, there are some basic functions we’re still scratching our heads over. Like, how do you share audio through Zoom? And, can you cast to your television? We’re here with the answers. How to share music through Zoom Whether you want to share your computer audio for your virtual music quiz or just want to have a listening party with your friends, it couldn’t be easier to share music through Zoom. Firstly, you need to download the desktop app, as you cannot share audio through the web browser. * Next, when you’re on a call, you simply click on ‘Share Screen’ on the bottom bar, underneath your camera * From here, click on the ‘Advanced’ on the right-hand corner * Click on ‘Music or Computer Sound Only’ and then ‘Share’ Sharing your computer audio is a must for any serious quizmaster (Picture: Getty)

Smartphone fans discover secret ‘X-ray vision’ mode that sees through clothes and plastic

It uses infrared to see through black plastic and some clothing https://bit.ly/2X53ll1

Scientists bypass blindness by delivering visual information directly to the brain

Inspiration came from tracing a letter in the palm of someone's hand https://bit.ly/2zGlPjF

Psychopaths could hold key to ‘success’, research suggests

A propensity for charm, lies, manipulation and a lack of empathy and remorse to get ahead https://bit.ly/2TcXVTP

How ‘heat resistant’ corals could fight bleaching and save reefs from climate change

Bleaching occurs as warming waters kill off the algae that populate coral reefs https://bit.ly/2zEpMpa

How to boost your home WiFi with a mesh network

Mesh WiFi products create a stronger signal around your house https://bit.ly/2y3xVCY

Think you could pilot a spaceship? Try for free with SpaceX’s docking simulator

Attempt to dock a Crew Dragon with the International Space Station https://bit.ly/2zFvGGB

Amazon updates £89 Fire HD 8 tablet with faster specs

A good value gadget for entertainment https://bit.ly/2zEWhmR

Sea turtles create ‘decoy’ nests to protect eggs, study suggests

Leatherbacks and hawksbills go to extreme lengths to protect their eggs https://bit.ly/2T1kcEc

The interior of Mars has been simulated for the first time

It could tell us how the red planet was formed https://bit.ly/2yMQYSF

Twitter will allow employees to work from home ‘forever’

It has around 5,000 employees https://bit.ly/2WUQHoD

Archeologists discover prehistoric sites – while working from home

Found by analysing images derived from LiDAR technology https://bit.ly/3fLZHoI

Bitcoin just went through a massive change known as ‘halving’

Only the third halving in Bitcoin's history https://bit.ly/2Lr3DNv

Elon Musk defies lockdown to reopen Tesla factory and asks to be arrested

Tesla is reopening its factory in Alameda County against official wishes https://bit.ly/3dy6iRu

Moon crust formed from massive impact, says study

'Unimaginably violent impact events' helped form the lunar crust https://bit.ly/3bkEw9D

Here’s how night skies across the world would look without light pollution

A new photo series explores the dazzling possibilities https://bit.ly/35SvY8R

The missing ingredient for building a moon base? Astronaut urine

It can be used for making lunar cement https://bit.ly/2YOT277

‘Double rainbow guy’ Paul L. Vasquez dies, aged 57

One of the earliest viral internet stars has died https://bit.ly/35Ne7jI

Global warming ‘could reawaken ancient climate pattern similar to El Nino causing devastating impact’

Wildfires like the ones that ravaged Australia could become more common https://bit.ly/2AcJgRP

How do you add sounds to TikTok?

Sound is pretty intrinsic to a good TikTok video. https://bit.ly/3dvA6yq

NHS contact tracing app needs 60% adoption to be a success, expert claims

The app has drawn concerns from privacy campaigners https://bit.ly/2LbfrUe