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Scientists are turning rhinos radioactive to help beat poachers

Move over Hulk. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/27/scientists-turning-rhinos-radioactive-help-beat-poachers-21114536/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists once hid their identity – is life in STEM better today?

'I felt threatened.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/30/scientists-hid-identity-life-stem-better-today-21117893/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This philosopher wanted his mummified body on display – then his head disappeared

Nice. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/29/this-philosopher-wanted-mummified-body-display-head-disappeared-21117828/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The surprising truth behind gay love in the animal kingdom

They're not hard to find. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/25/lots-gay-animals-scientists-ignoring-21094937/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How Lego-style moon bricks could help build space bases in the future

We're building our hopes up. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/28/lego-style-moon-bricks-help-build-space-bases-future-21123408/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Panic on the International Space Station after satellite broke up forcing crew to shelter

They had to stay inside for an hour. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/28/astronauts-forced-take-cover-a-russian-satellite-shatters-21122652/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tents are the new single-use plastic – could cardboard be the answer?

70% of people abandon their tents. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/27/tents-new-single-use-plastic-cardboard-answer-21109883/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

World spends more than £70 billion on nuclear weapons as WWIII threat grows

That's £2,288 a second. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/26/world-spent-2-288-a-second-nuclear-weapons-last-year-21106994/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Planet killer asteroid ‘the size of Mount Everest’ to skim past Earth today

And it's not alone. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/26/asteroid-the-size-mount-everest-skim-past-earth-tomorrow-21107892/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How a Game of Thrones dragon could really breathe fire

Perhaps by lighting vomit? https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/26/dragons-real-fire-breathing-work-21106073/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Almost half of people on antidepressants could quit

The study is the latest in a seven-year research programme named REDUCE https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/26/almost-half-people-antidepressants-quit-21100071/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

All the theories why Elon Musk has hidden likes on X

Stealth porn? https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/13/theories-elon-musk-hidden-likes-x-21028981/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa accidentally aired audio of a ‘serious emergency’ on the ISS

Yikes. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/13/nasa-accidentally-aired-audio-a-serious-emergency-iss-21024959/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Take studio-quality pictures with the HONOR H200 Pro AI-powered camera (plus a free speaker worth £279.99)

There’s nothing that this phone can’t do. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/12/transform-photography-skills-new-ai-powered-honor-200-21018443/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Experts discover earliest record of a young Jesus performing a miracle

It's in Greek. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/12/experts-discover-earliest-record-jesus-christ-performing-a-miracle-21020745/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spotify is planning an even more expensive subscription

Would you pay? https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/12/spotify-planning-even-expensive-subscription-music-fans-21019948/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Map reveals common quicksand hotspots across the UK

Be vigilant. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/12/map-reveals-common-quicksand-hotspots-across-uk-21018776/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Outdated’ advice putting men’s lives at risk, charity warns

It's Men's Health Week. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/12/outdated-advice-putting-mens-lives-risk-charity-warns-21016987/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Vegan diets aren’t as healthy as we thought

Vegan food is getting more popular. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/11/vegan-diets-high-processed-food-lead-heart-disease-death-21012896/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

US at risk of devastating earthquake and tsunami from underwater fault

Tsunamis could reach 30 metres. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/11/us-risk-devastating-earthquake-tsunami-underwater-fault-21011522/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Inside the creepy Chinese factory where humanoid robots come to life

You have been warned. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/11/inside-creepy-chinese-factory-humanoid-robots-come-life-21011594/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WWDC 2024 – our favourite new features for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Oh, and some big AI news. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/11/ios-18-iphone-ai-favourite-new-apple-features-wwdc-2024-21011256/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

AI reveals what elephants are saying – and it’s very human

And they won't forget it. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/10/ai-reveals-elephants-names-answer-back-21004857/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Holidaymakers warned over airline scams on X

And how to spot them. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/10/holidaymakers-warned-scammers-target-airline-customers-x-21004214/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

NHS makes urgent call for blood donors following major cyberattack

One particular blood type is most needed. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/10/nhs-makes-urgent-call-blood-donors-following-major-cyberattack-21003172/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WhatsApp may reveal who recently has been online

Would you chat to someone new? https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/08/whatsapp-may-reveal-recently-online-20992981/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

SpaceX launches world’s largest rocket – but could it really reach Mars by 2029?

Blast-off. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/07/spacex-launches-worlds-largest-rocket-will-reach-mars-2029-20991030/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Spotify is down with listeners unable access playlists

The streaming platform is down for hundreds of users worldwide. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/07/spotify-users-experiencing-widespread-outage-20991292/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Breakthrough’ cause of IBD found – with hopes of treatment

It provides hope for IBD sufferers. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/06/breakthrough-cause-inflammatory-bowel-disease-found-20986480/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The finalists for the world’s first AI beauty contest have been unveiled

Welcome to 2024. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/06/finalists-worlds-first-ai-beauty-contest-unveiled-20983184/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Exact date we could find out all the hidden secrets of aliens

All may soon be revealed... https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/06/exact-date-find-hidden-secrets-aliens-20984611/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Their fate is unknown’ – one year on from the Kakhovka dam collapse

Ukraine's biggest environmental disaster since Chernobyl. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/06/their-fate-unknown-one-year-kakhovka-dam-collapse-20961921/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brain size could have a major impact on autism severity

A study has made a surprising find. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/06/brain-size-a-major-impact-autism-severity-20983320/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Most fridges are unsafe – what temperature should yours be?

Chilling. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/05/fridges-unsafe-temperature-20975222/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Rumours that sperm counts are falling ‘is a load of balls’

Good to know. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/05/good-news-men-sperm-counts-20975028/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Children born deaf now dancing to music after ‘astounding’ treatment

An incredible breakthrough. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/05/children-born-deaf-can-hear-thanks-astounding-treatment-20974068/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Deadly diets could be fuelling rise in colon cancer in the young

Cases are soaring in the under 50s. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/04/deadly-diets-fuelling-rise-colon-cancer-young-20969377/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT outage leaves thousands unable to use the chatbot

People are having to 'use their own brains'. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/04/chatgpt-openai-users-reporting-issues-20968451/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Run streaks are all the rage – but is it safe to run every day?

Move over Duolingo. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/04/run-streaks-rage-safe-run-every-day-20968113/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Finger up the bum’ prostate cancer tests are over – but almost half don’t realise

And the fear is putting them off getting tested. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/04/men-risk-fears-finger-bum-prostate-cancer-test-20967135/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Desperate for summer to arrive? Bronze Age Brits had a grisly trick to help

Don't try it. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/03/desperate-summer-arrive-bronze-age-brits-a-grisly-trick-help-20963781/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UK’s top UFO expert shares one major fallout from finding aliens

If – or when – it happens, there will be major consequences. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/03/uks-top-ufo-expert-reveals-one-major-fallout-finding-aliens-20960694/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram is testing a new feature that ‘makes users want to scream’

People are not happy. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/03/instagram-testing-a-new-feature-makes-users-want-scream-20959335/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

From Homer Simpson to Cher, this clever trick has saved countless of lives over 50 years

The Heimlich manoeuvre turns 50. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/01/homer-simpson-cher-this-trick-saved-countless-lives-20942494/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Boeing is about to launch a rocket into space despite a ‘catastrophic’ warning

Better late than never. https://metro.co.uk/2024/06/01/boeing-launch-a-rocket-despite-catastrophic-warning-20948869/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger