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World’s first artificial meteor shower is getting ready for launch

Project Sky Canvas will take place in 2025. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/30/worlds-first-artificial-meteor-shower-is-getting-ready-for-launch-18528693/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A beam of radiation from an explosion 2,000,000,000 light years away ‘blinded’ space instruments

It may be the brightest ever seen. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/29/energy-beam-from-cosmic-explosion-blinds-space-instruments-18520129/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists create a robot that can 3D print inside the body using ‘bio-ink’

It can help repair organ or tissue damage or ruptured blood vessels. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/28/scientists-create-a-robot-to-3d-print-inside-the-body-with-bio-ink-18515826/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk to scrap a number of features for non-paying Twitter users

Say goodbye to voting on Twitter polls. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/28/elon-musk-to-scrap-a-number-of-features-for-non-paying-twitter-users-18515097/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists have found a water ‘reservoir’ on the moon

'Glass beads' found on the moon’s surface may hold tonnes of water. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/27/scientists-have-found-a-water-reservoir-on-the-moon-18511591/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Smelling other people’s sweat could reduce social anxiety, suggests study

48 women with social anxiety agreed to sniff armpit sweat. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/27/smelling-other-peoples-sweat-could-reduce-social-anxiety-18509306/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

US lawmakers to move forward with proposed bill to ban TikTok

They believe TikTok is spying on Americans at Beijing's request. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/27/us-lawmakers-to-move-forward-with-proposed-bill-to-ban-tiktok-18508684/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

After kidney failure left me in intensive care, this bit of kit is keeping me alive

The Quanta System means that kidney failure is just something I have, rather than something that defines me. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/26/after-kidney-failure-left-me-in-intensive-care-this-bit-of-kit-is-keeping-me-alive-18493789/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Astronauts will grow giant cancer cultures in space to learn more about an incurable childhood disease

Most children die within 18 months of a diagnosis. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/24/astronauts-will-grow-giant-cancer-cultures-to-learn-more-about-disease-18497096/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa’s James Webb telescope spots 150,000,000-year-old planet where everyday is a scorcher

It gets as hot as 830 degrees Celsius. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/23/nasas-james-webb-telescope-spots-150000000-year-old-planet-18490818/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

More than a quarter of the world’s population lacks access to clean drinking water

46% lack access to basic sanitation. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/22/26-of-the-worlds-population-lacks-access-to-safe-drinking-water-18481984/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The moon contains more water than Nasa once believed

We now have the first detailed map of water on the Moon. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/21/the-moon-contains-more-water-than-nasa-once-believed-18476742/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A ‘survival guide for humanity’ – new IPCC report shows ‘we can still secure a liveable, sustainable future for all’

But the world is not yet doing enough. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/20/ipcc-report-the-world-is-not-doing-enough-to-combat-climate-change-18470786/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT down for users in sudden global outage

Over 900 users reported issues this morning. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/20/chatgpt-down-for-thousands-of-users-in-global-outage-18469961/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This nifty piece of technology helps me navigate life and work as a blind person

It's a totally versatile piece of kit - and has been a true game changer. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/19/being-visually-impaired-my-mantis-braille-keyboard-changed-my-life-18459216/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The evolutionary adaptation that helped dinosaurs to fly: bones like Aero chocolate

Like corrugated cardboard, the bones are light but strong. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/19/the-adaptation-that-helped-dinosaurs-to-fly-bones-like-aero-chocolate-18465260/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

200,000,000-year-old dinosaur fossil found by rescue dog goes on display

The skeleton is named Raffle after the dog who died in 2013. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/17/200000000-year-old-dinosaur-fossil-found-by-dog-on-dorset-beach-18459884/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa to spend $1 billion to crash space station back to Earth using a ‘space tug’

The de-orbit is planned for January 2031. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/16/nasa-to-spend-1-billion-to-crash-space-station-back-to-earth-18450850/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Endangered freshwater mussels squirt water to help larvae survive

This increase the chances of their larvae attaching to the right host fishes https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/15/endangered-freshwater-mussels-squirt-water-to-help-larvae-survive-18443917/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

People find toy-like robots easier to talk to than humanoid ones, says study

People found toy-like robots easier to talk to. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/15/toy-like-robots-easier-to-talk-to-than-humanoid-ones-finds-study-18443835/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Zuckerberg to fire 10,000 more staff in second round of layoffs

Most of the cuts would be announced in April and May. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/14/zuckerberg-to-fire-10000-more-staff-in-second-round-of-layoffs-18441094/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Two massive icebergs have broken free and are posing a threat to ships

A76a took '24 hours' to traverse. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/14/2-icebergs-the-size-of-london-and-cornwall-could-hit-shipping-18439968/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mediterranean diet found to lower the risk of dementia

Get in youre nuts, seafood, whole grains, and vegetables. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/14/a-mediterranean-diet-found-to-lower-the-risk-of-dementia-18437393/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists discover new way to help prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’

Ageing can support the growth of secondary tumours in the lungs. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/14/scientists-discover-new-way-to-help-prevent-breast-cancer-time-bomb-18437337/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New room-temperature superconductor could make hovering trains a reality

It's called 'reddmatter', after a Star Trek reference. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/13/room-temperature-superconductor-could-make-hovering-trains-a-reality-18433402/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pieces of Chinese space rocket fall on Texas

The debris crashed into the atmosphere at 2735 kph. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/13/pieces-of-chinese-spy-satellite-delivery-rocket-free-falls-to-earth-18432133/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Conservationists share their favourite British animal – what’s yours?

We want to hear your favourite too. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/12/bbc-wild-isles-conservationists-share-their-favourite-british-animal-18404630/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I thought diabetes would put an end to my sailing career but a glucose monitor saved it – and my life

Before, I had to use the finger prick method while on the boat, even as it was buffeted by winds and waves. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/12/i-thought-diabetes-would-end-my-sailing-career-but-a-glucose-monitor-saved-it-18415388/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Meta is deleting the Facebook and Instagram accounts of hacking victims – and with them, years of irreplaceable memories

Countless users across the world are in utter dismay over losing content they treasure. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/12/meta-is-deleting-the-facebook-and-instagram-accounts-of-hack-victims-18373835/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram is working on a Twitter alternative to share text updates

Are you ready for another social media app? https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/instagram-is-working-on-a-twitter-alternative-to-share-text-updates-18420087/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram back up after global outage affecting thousands

The hours-long outage was caused due to a 'technical issue'. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/09/instagram-back-up-after-global-outage-affecting-thousands-18411438/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I was fed up with companies using International Women’s Day to brag – so I set up a Twitter bot to expose their pay gaps

To all the employers caught by the bot: you’ve got a whole 12 months to work on it so next year won’t be so embarrassing for you. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/08/i-set-up-a-twitter-bot-to-expose-companies-pay-gaps-2-18404747/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Japan forced to blow up H3 rocket after failed launch

The vehicle had to be destroyed 14 minutes into the flight. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/07/japan-forced-to-blow-up-h3-rocket-after-failed-launch-18398678/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla recalls thousands of cars because of issues with their seatbelts

The issue increased the risk of injury during a crash. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/06/tesla-recalls-nearly-3500-cars-over-loose-bolts-affecting-seat-belts-18393297/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

TikTok accused of failing to act on rising views of eating disorder content

Only 5% of eating disorder hashtags carried a health warning in the UK. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/06/tiktok-accused-of-failing-to-act-on-eating-disorder-content-18392349/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Foreign accent syndrome and the American man who turned ‘Irish’ after getting prostate cancer

Foreign accent syndrome is real. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/05/foreign-accent-syndrome-explained-and-the-man-who-turned-irish-18386181/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stunning composite captures the meeting of Venus and Jupiter

A treat for stargazers. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/04/stunning-composite-captures-the-meeting-of-venus-and-jupiter-18379839/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Japan discovers 7,000 islands it previously did not know it had

The number is expected to go from 6,852 to 14,125. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/japan-discovers-7000-islands-it-previously-did-not-know-it-had-18381636/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New disease caused by plastic found in birds for the first time

'Plasticosis' is caused by small pieces of plastic inflaming the digestive tract. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/new-disease-caused-by-plastic-found-in-birds-for-the-first-time-18382005/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stadium-sized asteroid to come within 2,000,000 kms of Earth

Don't worry, it poses no threat to Earth. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/stadium-sized-asteroid-to-come-within-2000000-million-kms-of-earth-18380351/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

We asked Dall: E to recreate animals from their descriptions – the platypus is pretty special

The platypus is really something. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/world-wildlife-day-how-dall-e-imagines-some-of-our-animals-18375950/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists find hidden corridor in 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza

The unfinished corridor was likely created to redistribute the pyramid's weight. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/hidden-corridor-found-in-4500-year-old-great-pyramid-of-giza-18377752/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI chatbots are here and they’re passing medical exams – should we embrace them?

There are some understandable concerns... https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/03/chatbots-are-writing-songs-and-passing-exams-should-we-embrace-them-18373557/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Giant Jurassic-era insect discovered at a US Walmart

The bug hadn't been seen in eastern North America for at least half a century. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/02/giant-jurassic-era-insect-discovered-at-a-us-walmart-18375901/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

SpaceX launches 4 man crew to space station for Nasa

The crew included a Russian cosmonaut and United Arab Emirates astronaut. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/02/spacex-launches-4-man-crew-to-space-station-for-nasa-18373766/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

From a dancing epidemic to the future of sex dolls: Science reads for anyone and everyone

And Sir David Attenborough of course. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/02/world-book-day-science-reads-for-anyone-and-everyone-18368590/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Father files complaint against YouTube over alleged data gathering on children

This could be breaching age-appropriate design code. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/02/complaint-against-youtube-over-alleged-data-gathering-on-children-18369968/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa astronaut snaps stunning picture of the Northern Lights from space

The picture was taken from 400 kilometers above Earth. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/01/nasa-astronaut-snaps-stunning-picture-of-northern-lights-from-space-18368504/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk retakes his position as world’s richest person again

His current net worth is £154 billion. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/01/elon-musk-retakes-his-position-as-worlds-richest-person-again-18367572/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Twitter down for thousands of users in sudden outage

If your tweets aren't loading, you're not alone. https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/01/twitter-down-for-thousands-of-users-in-sudden-outage-18366985/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger