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Tinder’s £5,000 feature criticised for putting women at risk of harassment

Members can send unsolicited messages on Tinder twice a week. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/29/tinders-5000-feature-criticised-for-putting-women-at-risk-19578384/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spider venom that causes excruciating erections could be the next Viagra

You'll have the 'banana spider' to thank. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/29/spider-venom-that-causes-prolonged-erections-could-be-the-next-viagra-19577771/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK to build £85 million laser ‘million billion billion times’ brighter than Sun

It will be completed in 2027. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/28/uk-to-build-laser-million-billion-billion-times-brighter-than-sun-19571566/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Owlet Sock 3: A monitor that tracks baby’s vitals in real time

The sock is intended to alert parents if their child needs help while they are sleeping. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/28/owlet-sock-3-review-a-monitor-that-tracks-babys-vitals-in-real-time-19330664/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Students made Oxford the murder capital of late medieval England

The homicide rate in Oxford was higher than late medieval London or York. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/28/students-made-oxford-the-murder-capital-of-late-medieval-england-19568247/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elvie and Medela review: Which is the best breast pump for new mums?

Battle of the breast pumps! https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/26/are-elvie-or-medela-breast-pumps-the-best-product-review-18864049/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Experts warn over-50s with ADHD are being ‘overlooked and misdiagnosed’

Doctors need 'urgent' help to help spot the disorder. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/20/adult-adhd-diagnosis-experts-warn-doctors-miss-disorder-in-over-50s-19524184/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Parasite that turns ants into zombies is even more nightmarish than we thought

Imagine waking up high above the ground with no idea how you got there... https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/19/parasite-that-turns-ants-into-zombies-is-more-nightmarish-than-thought-19522743/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Doctor insists ‘aliens are real’ after examining corpses of strange creatures

Meanwhile, Peru is mad about them leaving the country. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/19/aliens-mexico-real-fake-verdict-peru-19521013/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Best time of day to work out for weight loss revealed by scientists

Or midday? https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/19/scientists-reveal-best-time-to-workout-for-weight-loss-19519746/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New diabetes drug that is ‘better’ than Ozempic and Wegovy set for use in UK

It has been approved for use in England and Wales. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/ozempic-wegovy-diabetes-weight-loss-new-drug-mounjaro-19517836/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Incurable dog disease on the rise and now three humans have caught it

Numbers are soaring due to imports from Eastern Europe. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/an-incurable-dog-disease-is-on-the-rise-now-three-people-have-it-19516372/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Three crucial factors children need to grow tall (and it’s not just a good diet)

And they're all free. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/expert-reveals-three-crucial-factors-for-children-to-grow-up-healthy-19514653/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa leak reveals a bit too much about what astronauts get up to

TMI? https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/nasa-leak-reveals-a-little-too-much-information-about-astronaut-life-19514140/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pandas in zoos suffer ‘jet lag’ – making their notoriously low libido worse

It could be another reason they rarely mate. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/18/pandas-in-zoos-suffer-jet-lag-making-their-low-libido-worse-19513267/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review: It’s cool, it’s sleek, it’s the best on the market

You get half an extra phone's worth of screen space. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/17/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-review-cool-sleek-and-the-best-on-the-market-19500571/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Strikingly beautiful images reveal the 11 species currently fighting for survival

But there is hope. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/16/strikingly-beautiful-images-reveal-11-species-fighting-for-survival-19505388/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Patients near death may enter a ‘new dimension of reality’

Life could literally flash before your eyes. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/15/patients-near-death-may-enter-a-new-dimension-of-reality-19506959/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Experts give verdict on three-fingered ‘alien bodies’ unveiled in Mexico

Fact or fiction? https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/15/aliens-mexico-bodies-congress-expert-view-19504060/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today’s Wordle answer? Some people have a sneaky advantage

And it makes them a certain five-letter word. Cheat. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/15/todays-wordle-answer-some-people-have-a-sneaky-advantage-19503595/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Gold particles that trick tumours into ‘self-destruct mode’ annihilate most aggressive form of cancer

The revolutionary new treatment has been described as 'hugely exciting'. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/14/gold-that-tricks-tumours-to-self-destruct-annihilates-brain-cancer-19499617/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Thousands of police officers’ details hacked in cyber attack

It is similar to a hack that impacted the Met Police just last month. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/14/greater-manchester-police-cyber-attack-hack-19500121/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa will make a major UFO announcement today – here’s how to watch

You can tune in from 3pm UK time. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/14/nasa-ufo-uap-livestream-how-to-watch-19497519/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Meet the ‘bloodthirsty’ beast that ruled 40 million years before the dinosaurs

It was a 'gnarly-looking' predator. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/14/meet-the-bloodthirsty-beast-that-ruled-40m-years-before-dinosaurs-19497085/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious flashes light up the sky moments before Morocco earthquake

No, it's not aliens. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/13/mysterious-flashes-light-up-the-sky-moments-before-morocco-earthquake-19494652/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK’s top UFO expert gives his verdict on Mexican ‘alien’ corpses

Nick Pope led the government's UFO programme. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/13/mexican-alien-bodies-ufo-expert-uk-19493470/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK isn’t ready for ‘imminent full-scale invasion’ by deadly flying insects

They can kill bees, people and threatening cycling, jogging and wine. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/13/asian-hornet-uk-invasion-deadly-allergic-reaction-19491546/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

1000-year-old ‘alien bodies’ unveiled in Mexico

Yes, you read that right. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/13/alien-bodies-unveiled-in-mexican-parliament-19491228/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple unveils iPhone 15 series alongside Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2

The big one is still to come. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/12/iphone-15-release-date-price-colour-apple-watch-9-ultra-19489001/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Venomous spider named after British actor – because it looks like him

Meet the Venomius tomhardyi. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/12/poisonous-spider-named-after-tom-hardy-marvel-hero-venom-19486450/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Watch the final moments of a dead satellite falling to Earth

It made history. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/12/watch-the-final-moments-of-a-dead-satellite-falling-to-earth-19485582/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A faulty Russian rocket left an astronaut stranded in space. Now he is a record breaker

Dr Frank Rubio is coming up on his one-year anniversary in orbit. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/12/a-faulty-russian-rocket-left-an-astronaut-stranded-in-space-19482440/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists issue health warning to anyone who wears a smartwatch

PSA to clean your smartwatch. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/scientists-issue-health-warning-to-anyone-who-wears-a-smartwatch-19479153/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Creator of Dolly the Sheep Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

Dolly was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/creator-of-dolly-the-sheep-ian-wilmut-dies-aged-79-19482039/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Major Nasa breakthrough on Mars will change human space exploration forever

For now it can sustain a small dog for 10 hours. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/nasa-breakthrough-on-mars-will-change-human-space-exploration-forever-19479683/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New iPhone 15 expected to get biggest change in years

Your old chargers could be useless. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/new-iphone-15-expected-to-get-biggest-change-in-years-19478895/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tropical islands fight for survival as ‘catastrophe unfolds before their eyes’

Rising sea levels threaten their existence. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/11/climate-change-islands-fight-for-survival-as-catastrophe-unfolds-19469431/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

An asteroid is heading straight for Earth… and other fun space rock facts

Nuclear physicist Tim Gregory explains why meteorites are marvellous. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/10/an-asteroid-is-heading-for-earth-and-other-fun-space-rock-facts-19468509/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Asteroid behaving weirdly after Nasa crash

It was spotted by a team of high school students. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/08/asteroid-behaving-weirdly-after-nasa-crash-19468023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Robot dog enters dangerous Cold War site where humans cannot

Nobody had been able to go inside for several years. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/08/robot-dog-goes-into-dangerous-cold-war-facility-where-humans-cannot-19467422/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious golden orb found on ocean floor baffles scientists

Guesses include a yellow hat, a face, an egg casing or dead sponge. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/07/mysterious-golden-orb-found-on-ocean-floor-baffles-scientists-19460653/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Weight loss ‘miracle’ drug Ozempic was inspired by monster venom

It was inspired by an actual monster. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/06/wegovy-ozempic-semaglutide-weight-loss-drug-origins-19454089/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I’ve seen people self-medicate with psychedelics and the effects worry me

I treated a young man whose 14-year battle with personality disorder began when he ate psilocybin truffles in Amsterdam on a lads’ holiday.  https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/05/ive-seen-people-self-medicate-with-psychedelics-and-the-effects-worry-me-19406893/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mystery objects could be from another planet – or even alien technology

But scientific opinion is divided. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/04/mystery-objects-could-be-from-another-planet-or-even-alien-tech-19442959/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Relentless’ Russian cyberattacks on UK nuclear base raise risk of World War Three, expert warns

Recent hack compromised top secret information on sensitive military sites. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/04/expert-warns-risk-of-world-war-three-amid-relentless-russian-attacks-19442026/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Thousands of babies at risk this winter due to life-saving vaccine delay

An RSV vaccine for babies has not yet been rolled out (Picture: Getty) Government delays to a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine programme will mean thousands of babies and infants need hospital treatment this winter – putting added pressure on the NHS. Dr Camilla Kingdon, president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) told The Independent she is frustrated with the delay. The virus, which affects both children and adults, causes 30,000 hospital admissions each winter and leads to dozens of deaths. ‘We’re frustrated [beacuse] if we had acted sooner, we might have at least reduced the extent of the impact this winter and we’ve missed an opportunity there,’ said Dr Kingdon. ‘One of the aspects of winter that always fills us with dread is that we know that we’ll end up having to stop elective surgical lists because our hospitals are at full capacity with all the infections that we see in winter. ‘You’ve got to get ahead of the game. We’re

UK patients to receive ‘miracle’ weight loss jab despite global shortage

But it should only be used for two years. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/04/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-available-uk-nhs-19441224/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

From Lego servers to almost starting a war: 25 years of Google

It's the tech giant's birthday. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/03/google-at-25-from-lego-servers-to-almost-starting-a-war-19426825/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Lost flights, exploding rockets and death: when data goes wrong

The smallest mix-up can have massive consequences. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/02/lost-flights-exploding-rockets-and-death-when-data-goes-wrong-19432563/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pentagon questioned after opening UFO tracking website

It will be sharing declassified information. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/01/alien-sighting-ufo-uap-us-government-19429767/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger