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Nick Clegg says algorithms aren’t to blame for Facebook’s harmful content

Former deputy PM says 'it takes two to tango' when it comes to algorithms. https://bit.ly/2QS66GN

Deliveroo loses £2bn within 20 minutes of being listed on stock exchange

Shares dropped by 30 percent in the first 20 minutes of trading. https://bit.ly/3cAlsrQ

Social media ‘failing to meet even minimum test’ over Covid misinformation

The Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) says only 12.5% of reported posts are acted upon https://bit.ly/3sztAyq

Humans could evolve to become venomous, say snake researchers

Brings new meaning to the phrase 'toxic personality'. https://bit.ly/3fzpEKB

Rare ‘Goldilocks’ black hole could change what we know about the universe

A newly-found black hole may have been created before the stars and galaxies formed https://bit.ly/31CZttX

AI-driven CCTV upgrades are coming to the ‘world’s most watched’ streets — will they make Britain safer?

Old cameras have been replaced by new digital ones with significantly improved surveillance capabilities. https://bit.ly/3m53T6D

WHO report says Wuhan lab leak ‘extremely unlikely’ to have caused pandemic

The WHO has compiled a 123-page report on the origin of the coronavirus pandemic. https://bit.ly/3wateAq

Amazing pictures of the Super Worm Moon illuminating skies around the world

Photographers around the world put an eye to the sky for some astonishing pictures https://bit.ly/3rv98NR

These images show what it’s like to live with dementia

The pictures make small changes to every day domestic scenes to show how dementia can affect they way we see and behave. https://bit.ly/2PCZaN8

How to buy Bitcoin and how does it work?

Bitcoin got you a bit confused? Here's the basics. https://bit.ly/3ssTnZ4

TikTok tips: How to get followers and what is the best time to post UK?

Whether you're a skincare expert or creating cottagecore crafts, use these tips to reach a bigger audience. https://bit.ly/3tUfmIG

The best robot lawn mowers 2021: Which one should I buy?

Nicely-trimmed lawn with minimal effort from you. Result. https://bit.ly/3suhEy3

Barks and recreation: The best pet tech 2021 for your furry friend

Research says 3.2 million UK households acquired a pet during the pandemic https://bit.ly/39hcQoc

Tech CEOs defend themselves in front of US authorities

Facebook, Twitter and Google bosses were questioned over fueling violence at the Capitol in January. https://bit.ly/3cmDOwj

Reddit protests: Who is former admin Aimee Challenor?

Major internet forum Reddit has announced that a controversial admin no longer works for them, saying they had not vetted her properly before hiring her. https://bit.ly/3tUu2Yd

Big investors back away from Deliveroo over its record on workers’ rights

Investors that control more than £1 trillion combined are not keen. https://bit.ly/3d6A55s

Teen left with facial burns after phone charger catches fire

The charger exploded into flames while she drifted off to sleep. https://bit.ly/2PsGoI8

How bad for the climate is a Netflix binge-watching habit?

An hour of streaming is equivalent in emissions to driving a car for a quarter of a mile. https://bit.ly/3rlG5wj

You can now buy a Tesla car with cryptocurrency Bitcoin, says Elon Musk

You need just $100 dollars worth of Bitcoin for a deposit. https://bit.ly/3lNkdsg

‘We were shaking’: Physics experiment hints at new laws of nature

Scientists say it's the most exciting thing they've seen in decades. https://bit.ly/3lPQK0T

OnePlus 9 Pro review: it’s all about the camera

Partnering with legendary camera maker Hasselblad means the best shooter ever on a OnePlus phone https://bit.ly/3riBxqa

Time to make nature studies a compulsory school subject — before it’s too late

Children should be 'introduced to the awe and wonder of the natural world, to appreciate how it contributes to our lives.' https://bit.ly/3shAPLt

An entire ‘digital home’ sold for £360,000 in cryptocurrency

The computer-generated house is the latest example of the NFT craze sweeping the web https://bit.ly/31ahLTu

How to get a custom profile picture for Netflix

How to get pics on Netflix https://bit.ly/3shGkcT

Census 2021 will reveal how a year of lockdowns and furlough has transformed the UK

Previous censuses have been instrumental in improving lives across the country. https://bit.ly/3lILrjG

Enjoying just one rasher of bacon a day ‘raises risk of dementia by up to half’

Health data from 500,000 people found eating 25g of processed meat raises the dementia risk by 44% https://bit.ly/3ree21r

Stratospheric windspeed at Jupiter’s poles can reach 900mph

A 'unique meteorological beast' in our solar system. https://bit.ly/3tJDDRA

‘Very unusual’ Arctic fish found to glow in the dark

Researchers found two young snailfish that glowed red and green. https://bit.ly/3rcaixw

Asteroid 2001 FO32: When will it pass Earth and can I watch it?

The largest asteroid pass of 2021 will take place this afternoon https://bit.ly/3tHgnnu

Three new microbes ‘unknown to science’ found on the ISS

The new bacteria could eventually help astronauts grow plants in space. https://bit.ly/2P4LrOW

Sonos’ Bluetooth speaker and Winnie The Pooh top our Lust List

Cameras, speakers, Lego and an old-school mechanical keyboard make our list this week https://bit.ly/3s375BO

Toddlers watching screens for over an hour a day may develop behavioural issues, study claims

Academics say pre-schoolers should not be using phones, tablets or game consoles https://bit.ly/38UbvTU

World’s first space clean-up mission to launch this weekend

There is approximately 9,200 tonnes of space rubbish. https://bit.ly/3rUI1gd

Mystery of Mars’ missing water may have finally been solved

It was there all along. https://bit.ly/38Qh8lW

Google Chrome’s new ‘Reading List’ feature is dividing opinion

A way to save those articles you'll never get around to reading https://bit.ly/3cI3v9Q

First European astronaut to fly on SpaceX rocket, to launch April 22

He's already looking forward to the Michelin star French food aboard. https://bit.ly/2NpZnT5

Huawei Freebuds 4i review: great sound, great value, fiddly case

Huawei's new noise-cancelling wireless headphones arrive at a price that's hard to beat https://bit.ly/2P2xz7W

Zoom Escaper is a free tool for sabotaging Zoom calls

A handy way to escape that tedious Zoom call https://bit.ly/2Q9JZv7

Google’s new Nest Hub uses radar to scan you while you’re sleeping

It will analyse your sleeping patterns to give you fresh insights and better data https://bit.ly/3to9qrc

Scientists find ‘more accurate way’ of forecasting stock prices

Stanford University says 'neuro-forecasting' can be used to beat the stock market https://bit.ly/3cADmJN

Hyper-realistic skin for humanoid robots is being sculpted in Russia

Slip me some skin? https://bit.ly/3tnGv6t

3,000,000 plastic face masks thrown away every minute, say researchers

And, obviously, that's not great for the environment https://bit.ly/3tsbX3P

Scientists discover how to reverse the effects of a high-fat diet

Diabetes, fatty liver disease and obesity were all reversed in studies on mice https://bit.ly/3rMFd4E

Israel builds ‘Iron Sting’ mortar weapon for urban warfare against Palestine

The Israeli defence minister said the system 'changes the battlefield' https://bit.ly/3vsmOwb

Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G review: Filling the void left by Huawei

The Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G is a powerhouse Chinese smartphone not subject to any limiting US sanctions https://bit.ly/3qLxTVB

Birth rates for twins at all-time-high following IVF advancements

It is now estimated that there are 1.6 million sets of twins born every year across the world https://bit.ly/3cwqvZ4

Best Bluetooth speakers 2021: portable music put to the test

We take our music mobile to find the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy in 2021 https://bit.ly/3qJnjyn

Nasa’s dramatic Mars landing video shows Perseverance POV during descent

The rover was searching for the perfect landing spot inside Mars' Jezero Crater https://bit.ly/3tgHhSK

Dive face-first into VR tech and stylish Bose shades in our weekly Lust List

There's more to this week's Lust List than things you stick on/in your head, though https://bit.ly/3cr9q2U

Benevolent hackers make millions during pandemic year

One hacker has already made more than $2 million since starting 2 years ago https://bit.ly/2Onmxde