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Scientists reveal exactly what killed the dinosaurs – and it’s still around today

It's everywhere, actually. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/31/scientists-reveal-exactly-what-killed-the-dinosaurs-and-its-still-here-19746754/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Astronauts just took one giant leap towards having sex in space

Although no one knows quite how to do it. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/30/astronauts-just-took-one-giant-leap-towards-having-sex-in-space-19741379/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Major breakthrough in search for eternal youth – inspired by an immortal jellyfish

True anti-ageing may be on the horizon. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/30/major-breakthrough-in-search-for-eternal-youth-inspired-by-jellyfish-19740544/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Fellas, if you’re still thinking about the Roman Empire there’s something new to ponder

It wasn't just obsessed with power. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/27/spy-satellite-images-reveal-roman-empire-wasnt-what-we-thought-19728932/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Motorola’s bendy phone takes wearable tech to a whole new level

Yes, it's like a slapband. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/26/motorola-bendy-phone-takes-wearable-tech-to-a-whole-new-level-19722803/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Paedophiles are using AI to ‘de-age’ female film stars into kids

Singers and A-listers have been targeted. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/25/paedophiles-are-using-ai-to-turn-celebrities-into-children-19716390/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hackers can use ChatGPT to steal your private data

Experts were stunned by what happened when they asked AI specific questions. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/24/hackers-can-use-chatgpt-to-steal-your-private-data-says-new-study-19712353/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The UK’s UFO hotspots revealed – are you living in one?

There have been almost 1,000 sightings since January 2021. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/24/the-uks-ufo-hotspots-revealed-are-you-living-in-one-19711067/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Another partial lunar eclipse is heading for our skies – here’s how to watch it

Timing is everything. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/24/lunar-eclipse-2023-uk-time-date-how-to-watch-19711524/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Human skeletons found in rare 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb

Other rare finds have also been discovered in the tomb. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/24/scotland-rare-5000-year-old-neolithic-tomb-found-on-orkney-19710535/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists recreate Big Bang to help unravel mysteries of the universe

It's called Project Flamingo. Obviously. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/24/fake-big-bang-could-help-unravel-mysteries-of-the-universe-19710205/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK officials are using AI to make decisions on benefits

And marriage licences. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/23/artificial-intelligence-benefits-uk-ai-summit-19708043/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Greatest mystery of the Moon finally solved by tiny crystals

'A tiny piece in the wider puzzle.' https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/23/greatest-mystery-of-the-moon-finally-unravelled-19705837/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Simple cervical cancer treatment switch leads to ‘biggest discovery in 20 years’

The results could chance cancer treatment forever. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/23/cervical-cancer-treatment-switch-leads-to-biggest-discovery-in-20-years-19704907/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

You can thank Black inventors for GIFs, Google Maps… and the Super Soaker

From Google Maps to GIFs, Black inventors have paved the way for making life that little bit easier. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/22/black-history-month-10-black-inventors-who-changed-history-19694162/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Real-life Robocop’ car uses facial recognition to catch criminals and can deploy drones

21st century policing is here. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/20/dubai-robocop-car-and-drone-sidekick-ready-to-patrol-the-streets-19694256/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A long-awaited WhatsApp feature has finally been announced

But iOS users may have to wait. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/19/new-whatsapp-feature-two-accounts-one-phone-19687211/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tap water contains 10 times more chemicals than your body can handle, scientists warn

They've been linked to cancer. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/18/tap-water-contains-10-times-more-chemicals-than-your-body-can-handle-19681059/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

iPhone users who spent more than £1,000 on new model have a major complaint

The screens are suffering from 'burn-in'. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/17/iphone-15-pro-max-hit-with-burn-in-as-users-screens-malfunction-19677263/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The Mona Lisa has been hiding a toxic secret

It turns out Da Vinci liked playing with chemicals. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/17/the-mona-lisa-has-been-hiding-a-toxic-secret-19675327/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

£32,000-a-year school ‘hires’ AI headteacher

But can a robot give detention? https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/16/32000-a-year-prep-school-hires-ai-chatbot-as-headteacher-19670970/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A hunting ban saved these Antarctic icons – now global warming is starving them

It doesn't bode well for other species either. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/16/antarctic-fur-seals-being-starved-by-global-warming-after-hunting-ban-19669642/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It’s not just a lump: Doctors warn over ‘unknown’ breast cancer symptoms

Plus: How to check yourself. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/16/breast-cancer-symptoms-doctors-warn-over-unknown-signs-of-disease-19668626/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hackers stole a million people’s DNA. What they’ll do with it is baffling

Is your DNA safe? https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/15/hackers-stole-a-million-peoples-dna-but-what-will-they-do-with-it-19659803/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

X under fire over spread of ‘terrorist content and hate speech’

The platform faces fines if it doesn't comply. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/13/eu-investigates-x-over-spread-of-terrorist-content-and-hate-speech-19656820/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Treatment on the horizon for painful condition affecting millions

It gets worse in winter. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/12/raynauds-disease-treatment-on-the-horizon-for-painful-condition-19650339/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The pros and cons of being a little bit Neanderthal

Thick hair, good. Allergies, bad. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/11/the-telltale-signs-you-may-be-a-little-bit-neanderthal-19645807/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Forget bedbugs – a much better animal has been spotted in London (for the first time in 400 years!)

They're dam cute. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/11/climate-change-beavers-london-rewilding-19646194/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Blood types fuel global conspiracy theories about alien life on Earth

But do you know yours? https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/10/alien-life-on-earth-blood-type-19638766/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Solar storms are pummelling Earth and screwing with swans

The Sun is very active right now. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/10/solar-storms-disrupt-earths-magnetic-field-causing-a-big-problem-19635788/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Silent threat risks half of the world’s future medicines, scientists warn

Nine out of ten medicines originate outside the lab... https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/10/new-drugs-at-risk-as-plants-and-funghi-face-extinction-19633155/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stunning hoard of silver coins help tell grisly tale of Scottish massacre

They were found hidden under a fireplace. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/09/glencoe-massacre-silver-bronze-coins-19630422/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A massive solar storm blasted Earth. The next one could be catastrophic

The radiation could wipe out communications. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/09/solar-flare-storm-cme-internet-blackout-19629456/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Don’t underestimate our Stone Age ancestors — we could learn from them

Time for the Wood Age? https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/08/dont-underestimate-our-stone-age-ancestors-we-could-learn-from-them-19625486/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What is ‘monk mode’, and how can you find it?

Give these apps a go to achieve zen. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/07/what-is-monk-mode-and-how-can-you-find-it-19609177/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Origins of ginger hair found in surprising 10 million-year-old animal

Why the pigment evolved is a bit of a mystery. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/06/origins-of-ginger-hair-found-in-surprising-10-million-year-old-animal-19616129/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Can’t face being a vegetarian? There may be one big reason why

It may be out of your control... https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/05/cant-quit-meat-your-genes-may-be-to-blame-19608539/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists unravel the mystery of why cats purr

It's a big noise for a little cat. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/04/scientists-unravel-mystery-of-why-cats-purr-19602478/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A simple – enjoyable – everyday habit can slash the risk of type 2 diabetes

Do you do it? https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/03/how-to-prevent-type-2-diabetes-drinking-tea-19594144/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple blames Instagram for iPhones that are ‘too hot to handle’

Uber is also to blame. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/02/iphone-15-plus-pro-overheating-instagram-apple-fix-19589064/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Urgent call for vaccinations as swine flu poses winter threat

The NHS is braced for winter. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/02/urgent-call-for-vaccinations-as-swine-flu-poses-winter-threat-19587885/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

These harmless eating habits could be giving you food poisoning, warns microbiologist

Buffets and bagged salads could be a health hazard. https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/01/common-eating-habits-give-you-food-poisoning-warns-microbiologist-19580228/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists just made a huge leap forward in bringing animals back from the dead

The Tasmanian tiger has unlocked a secret. https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/30/de-extinction-will-we-ever-bring-animals-back-from-the-dead-19577423/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger