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AI finds eight ‘signals of interest’ while searching for aliens

Radio astronomers are using AI to search for extraterrestrial intelligence. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/ai-finds-eight-signals-of-interest-while-searching-for-aliens-18194223/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious ‘whirlpool’ in the night sky might have been Elon Musk’s fault

It was just frozen rocket fuel ejected during a SpaceX launch. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/elon-musk-thought-to-be-responsible-for-whirlpool-in-night-sky-18189747/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Digital humans created by AI could replace supermodels

The Digi-models come with names like Joy, Nina, Noah and Theo. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/digital-humans-created-by-ai-could-replace-supermodels-18188963/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Wearable tech devices promise relief from excruciating period pain

The Artemis bodysuit will be available in the UK later this year. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/30/wearable-tech-devices-promise-relief-from-excruciating-period-pain-18187899/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I thought nothing would ever help with my anxiety – until I discovered DJ-ing

I bought myself some starter kit and watched tutorials on YouTube before I got started. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/29/i-thought-nothing-would-help-with-my-anxiety-until-i-discovered-dj-ing-18170038/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How a drop of my saliva can tell whether I like coffee or not

Is it nature or nurture? https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/29/dna-testing-a-drop-of-my-saliva-can-tell-whether-i-like-coffee-or-not-18149842/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mystery shipwreck found off Sussex coast identified as 17th century warship

The 'unknown wreck off Eastbourne' now has a name. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/27/mystery-shipwreck-found-off-sussex-coast-identified-as-dutch-warship-18176343/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Asteroid set to pass earth tonight in one of closest encounters ever

No need to panic though - experts say it's sure to miss Earth. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/26/asteroid-set-to-pass-earth-tonight-in-one-of-closest-encounters-ever-18169320/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

An iceberg the size of London breaks off from Antarctic ice shelf

The break was natural and not relatd to climate change. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/an-iceberg-the-size-of-london-breaks-off-from-antarctic-ice-shelf-18162179/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft hit by global outage with users unable to access services

Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 are affected. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/25/microsoft-hit-by-global-outage-with-users-unable-to-access-services-18161505/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Furious backlash against AI app allowing users to ‘chat’ with Hitler and Jimmy Savile

The app lets you 'talk' to nearly 20,000 notable people from history. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/ai-chatbot-app-faces-backlash-for-allowing-users-to-chat-with-hitler-18154680/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Girl, 4, is first recipient of pioneering gene therapy delivered directly to the brain

Rylae-Ann Poulin had a rare genetic disorder that kept her from even lifting her head. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/girl-4-is-first-recipient-of-pioneering-gene-therapy-18151909/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

These house party pictures aren’t real and these people don’t exist

They were generated out of thin air by an artificial intelligence. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/these-house-party-pictures-arent-real-and-these-people-dont-exist-18148628/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tim Peake announces retirement as an astronaut

Peake, who flew to the ISS in 2015, will become an ambassador for the European Space Agency. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/23/tim-peake-announces-retirement-as-an-astronaut-18148152/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Pomodoro Timer is my secret weapon when I struggle to focus at work

When I just can't decided which task to take on first, this handy tool saves the day. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/22/the-pomodoro-timer-is-my-secret-weapon-when-i-struggle-to-focus-at-work-18054174/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is back – here’s how to take part

Calling all twitchers. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/21/how-to-take-part-in-the-rspbs-big-garden-birdwatch-18140281/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gigantic cane toad nicknamed ‘Toadzilla’ may be a record-breaker

It was discovered by accident in a national park in Queensland this week. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/20/gigantic-cane-toad-nicknamed-toadzilla-may-be-a-record-breaker-18132143/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter to hike its paid subscription to £11 a month for Android users

It's also launching a cheaper annual plan for $84. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/twitter-to-hike-its-paid-subscription-to-11-a-month-for-android-users-18128617/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Royal Mail starts moving ‘limited’ number of parcels after cyber attack

The company said it was trialling 'operational workarounds'. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/19/royal-mail-starts-moving-limited-number-of-parcels-after-cyber-attack-18124622/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple reveals new MacBook Pros with ‘world’s fastest laptop chip’

And as you'd expect, they aren't cheap. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/18/apple-reveals-new-macbook-pros-and-adds-worlds-fastest-laptop-chip-18116601/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Neanderthal’ comet is now visible and will get brighter over next two weeks

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its most visible towards the end of January and start of February https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/17/comet-c-2022-e3-ztf-to-be-visible-with-the-naked-eye-above-the-uk-18110231/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT is fooling scientists by writing accurate research paper summaries

'I am very worried'. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/chatgpt-fools-scientists-by-writing-accurate-research-paper-summaries-18106986/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Date rape drugs could be discovered in drinks with a smartphone app

Scientists have developed a simple test using chemicals and a free smartphone app. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/date-rape-drugs-could-soon-be-found-in-drinks-using-a-smartphone-app-18105728/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I struggle to write – speech-to-text software is the reason I can do my dream job

My movement is restricted, so I can only handwrite a sentence or two before my wrists tire. This technology completely changes things. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/i-struggle-to-write-speech-to-text-software-is-why-i-can-do-my-dream-job-18087717/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pentagon receives over 350 new reports of UFOs – half of them can’t be explained

A report published this week reveals unexplained sightings from US Navy and Army pilots. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/13/pentagon-receives-350-new-reports-of-ufos-half-cant-be-explained-18093074/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nine-year-old girl finds gigantic Megalodon tooth on the beach

She was out hunting for fossils. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/12/nine-year-old-girl-finds-gigantic-megalodon-tooth-on-the-beach-18081869/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Lavish Pompeii home that doubled as a brothel has some interesting wall art

It's not exactly subtle. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/11/pompeii-home-that-doubled-as-a-brothel-has-some-interesting-wall-art-18078361/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK’s historic rocket launch ended in failure – so what went wrong?

A technical problem with the second-stage engine stopped the rocket from reaching orbit. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/10/uks-historic-rocket-launch-ended-in-failure-so-what-went-wrong-18069619/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

American honeybees set to receive vaccine against deadly bacteria

The drug will be mixed into the queen feed worker bees eat. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/american-honeybees-set-to-receive-vaccine-against-deadly-bacteria-18065512/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Electric skates, stretchy tablets and a dog fitness tracker – all the best from CES 2023

Flying car anyone? https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/the-best-of-ces-2023-from-electric-skates-to-a-stretchy-tablet-18060390/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

First ever rocket launch from UK soil is about to take off

A repurposed Boeing will take off from Spaceport Cornwall to launch a rocket and deliver satellites into space. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/09/first-ever-rocket-launch-from-uk-soil-is-about-to-take-off-18063555/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

My Fitbit is the judgmental friend I never knew I needed

My Fitbit is a tiny tyrant - but that’s not a bad thing. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/08/my-fitbit-is-the-judgmental-friend-i-never-knew-i-needed-17880323/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hackers claim to have leaked the email addresses of 200,000,000 Twitter users

The breach may have taken place as early as 2021. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/06/email-addresses-of-200000000-twitter-users-leaked-by-hackers-18050919/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

LG launches a wireless TV you can control with your voice

It comes with a 'Zero Connect' box that sends signals wirelessly to the screen. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/06/lg-launches-a-wireless-tv-you-can-control-with-your-voice-18050619/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mouthguard-style device cleans your teeth in 10 seconds

A way to brush in a rush. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/05/mouthguard-style-device-cleans-your-teeth-in-10-seconds-18044276/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon is firing more than 18,000 employees worldwide

The largest layoff in the company's history. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/05/amazon-is-firing-more-than-18000-employees-worldwide-18043151/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This app turns your phone into an old-school iPod

It even has the satisfying click wheel. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/04/this-app-turns-your-phone-into-an-old-school-ipod-18036503/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Four psychological tricks to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Think about new year's resolutions a little differently in 2023. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/03/four-psychological-tricks-to-help-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-18027425/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Most pirated TV shows of 2022 revealed and it’s a familiar sight

A fragmented media landscape and cost of living crisis is pushing people into content piracy. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/02/most-pirated-tv-shows-of-2022-revealed-and-its-a-familiar-sight-18024927/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa boss: China could ‘claim the moon as its territory’ and ban the USA from landing there

The US and China are in a 'new space race' according to Nasa chief Bill Nelson. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/02/nasa-china-could-claim-moon-as-its-territory-and-ban-the-us-from-it-18024243/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I discovered binaural beats on YouTube – they saved my mental health

I was initially sceptical about whether this video I had stumbled across had truly caused me to have a blissful sleep. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/01/i-discovered-binaural-beats-on-youtube-they-saved-my-mental-health-18009520/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What does ICL, NRS, PU and WYLL mean? Snapchat acronyms explained

Don't know your Snap score from your daily streak? SMH. https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/31/what-does-esb-scm-nrs-pu-and-wyll-mean-snapchat-acronyms-explained-18019106/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger