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Boy, seven, becomes first in UK to undergo pioneering robotic kidney surgery

'Reece was nervous about his operation before, but we showed him pictures and he was quite excited to know a robot was operating on him.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/01/boy-seven-becomes-first-uk-undergo-pioneering-robotic-kidney-surgery-21334137/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Shipwreck full of champagne found off the coast of Sweden

A new meaning to Bottoms Up. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/31/shipwreck-full-champagne-found-off-coast-sweden-21335567/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Bad news for fry-up fans as cutting these breakfast foods could lower dementia risk

Tofu, bean and nuts in a fry-up don't quite have the same appeal - but they could be better for your health. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/31/cutting-bacon-sausages-reduce-dementia-risk-study-suggests-21335343/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Wildfire smoke could be even more damaging to health than we thought

It 'greatly raises' the risk of a devastating condition. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/31/wildfire-smoke-damaging-health-thought-21332597/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microsoft hit by massive outage across Europe days after global IT meltdown

Microsoft is suffering its second outage in less than two weeks. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/30/microsoft-hit-massive-outage-across-europe-days-global-meltdown-21327202/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How brain parasites could be used in treatment against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

It's estimated a third of the global population already carry the parasites. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/29/parasites-used-treatment-alzheimers-parkinsons-21317330/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What would happen if an asteroid bigger than the Eiffel Tower hit Earth?

The European Space Agency has announced a 'planetary defence' mission to work out how we can avoid such a fate. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/28/happen-asteroid-bigger-eiffel-tower-hit-earth-21246353/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Cause of Microsoft global outage discovered as CrowdStrike chief speaks out

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has uncovered the cause of a major global IT outage that has plunged the world into chaos. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/19/crowdstrike-tell-windows-users-fix-blue-screen-error-catastrophic-outage-21257792/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Underground moon cave could be ‘future base for astronauts’

An underground cave system could be the perfect hideout for lunar scientists. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/15/underground-moon-cave-future-base-astronauts-21233130/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

We’ve just found an actual tunnel on the Moon

But how did it get there? https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/15/just-found-actual-tunnel-moon-21231758/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Elon Musk wants to build an Iron Man suit following Trump assassination attempt

He says two attempts have been made on his life in recent months. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/15/elon-musk-wants-build-iron-man-suit-trump-assassination-attempt-21229576/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Junior doctor reveals a shocking truth about dissecting bodies

It's a rite of passage for medical students. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/15/junior-doctor-reveals-a-shocking-truth-dissecting-bodies-21228645/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Map reveals the world’s mysterious eternal flames

From the Gates of Hell to the breath of a monster. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/13/map-reveals-worlds-mysterious-eternal-flames-2-21214707/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious red lights spotted over Earth by ISS astronaut

The rare phenomena are called red sprites. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/12/mysterious-red-lights-spotted-earth-iss-astronaut-21214664/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Suffering from burnout? Here’s what you should – and shouldn’t – be eating

And, surprisingly, where. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/12/suffering-burnout-shouldnt-eat-21214127/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Kids adopt classroom robot so boy battling cancer can read and play with his mates

Hello AV Howard. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/11/meet-av-howard-robot-helping-one-cancer-patient-stay-school-21208174/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A win for night owls over smug morning people

Don't feel bad about that lie in. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/11/a-win-night-owls-smug-morning-people-21206167/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Visa is down with payment problems reported across UK

Visa customers have been unable to make payments with several reports made across the UK. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/11/visa-customers-report-payment-card-system-issues-21206014/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

If I owned an Apple Vision Pro, here’s what I would use it for

You can try out the headset yourself from Friday. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/10/owned-apple-vision-pro-use-21201174/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Map reveals eight UFO hotspots around the world – is your country on the list?

UF-whoa. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/10/map-reveals-eight-ufo-hotspots-country-list-21200188/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Electric shocks linked to Northern Lights could lead to chaos on the ground

Space weather can be fierce. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/10/electric-shocks-linked-northern-lights-lead-chaos-21197759/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Europe’s shiny new rocket will help find source of mystery radio signals

It launches for the first time tonight https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/09/ariane-6-launch-date-time-watch-21193442/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tesla is testing out a ‘parent mode’ for its cars

It includes a speed limiter. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/09/tesla-testing-a-parent-mode-cars-21191359/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nasa’s simulated Mars habitat ends after a year – how did it look inside?

Would you live on Mars? https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/08/nasas-simulated-mars-habitat-ends-a-year-look-inside-21187191/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The smell of another world has been revealed – and it stinks

Whiffy. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/08/smell-another-world-revealed-stinks-21186226/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How three girls started an epidemic that swept the nation

It was no laughing matter. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/08/three-girls-started-epidemic-swept-nation-21185873/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mars has been sliced open and it’s left scientists baffled

Another Martian mystery. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/08/mars-sliced-open-leaving-a-scar-surface-dont-know-21184232/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Can’t stop daydreaming or feeling sluggish? This could be why

Help could be at hand. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/08/cognitive-disengagement-syndrome-21183246/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Time is running out for the world’s rarest sea animal

They are on the brink. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/06/time-running-worlds-rarest-sea-animal-2-21172064/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stunning pictures show Mount Etna explosion in detail as flights disrupted

Explosive. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/05/stunning-pictures-show-mount-etna-explosion-detail-flights-disrupted-21172305/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ChatGPT is officially funnier than humans – but what do you think of its jokes?

LOL while you can, before it takes over. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/05/chatgpt-officially-funnier-humans-like-jokes-21170391/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Penis cancer is on the rise and can lead to amputation – here are the risk factors

If you're unsure, get checked. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/05/penis-cancer-rise-can-lead-amputation-risk-factors-21169470/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How 30 years of Amazon changed our lives: ‘It made me a millionaire’

It hasn't been all good. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/05/amazon-30-changed-lives-it-made-a-millionaire-21163424/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Was a manhole cover really launched into space?

It's (inter) stellar. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/05/a-manhole-cover-really-launched-space-21154249/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Summer has been rubbish – but the government isn’t controlling the weather

Online conspiracy theories blame shadowy forces for the chilly June. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/04/summer-rubbish-government-isnt-controlling-weather-21160998/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Very old and very weird, this shark could hold the secret to anti-ageing

They can live up to 500 years. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/04/old-weird-this-shark-hold-secret-anti-ageing-21158561/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Monster with a ‘toilet seat-shaped head’ ruled the sea before the dinosaurs

Attractive. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/03/monster-a-toilet-seat-shaped-head-ruled-sea-dinosaurs-21154047/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

An epidemic caused people to fall asleep for months – we still don’t know why

It was also deadly. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/03/epidemic-caused-people-fall-asleep-months-still-dont-know-21153781/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Man stung by a bee in the most horrific place – but not where you think

Getting stung in such a delicate area requires specialist tools. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/03/man-stung-a-bee-horrific-place-not-think-21150851/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to spot an election bot as fake accounts flood social media

Beware these red flags. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/02/spot-election-bot-fake-accounts-flood-social-media-21143917/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Warning for England fans heading to the pub for Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Be careful. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/02/expert-warning-england-fans-heading-pub-euros-quarter-finals-21146121/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A healthy diet in one particular decade can help prevent dementia

Food and brain health are closely linked. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/02/a-healthy-diet-one-particular-decade-can-help-prevent-dementia-21145314/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to spot an election bot as fake accounts flood social media

Beware these red flags. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/02/spot-election-bot-fake-accounts-flood-social-media-21143917/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Physicists have designed the world’s trickiest maze – can you solve it?

We couldn't. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/02/physicists-designed-worlds-trickiest-maze-can-solve-21144248/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tiny robots can track down and kill cancer cells

It might sound like sci-fi, but it's real. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/01/tiny-robots-can-track-kill-cancer-cells-21139948/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This is how politicians can convince you to vote for them

Have you decided yet? https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/01/three-feelings-determine-vote-general-election-21138069/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Three mobile customers warned over dangerous text scam

Never click on suspicious links. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/01/three-mobile-customers-issued-warning-dangerous-new-text-scam-21137748/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Chinese rocket bursts into massive fireball after crashing during accidental launch

It promptly crashed into a mountain. https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/01/hot-test-goes-wrong-china-accidentally-launches-a-rocket-21136675/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger