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SpaceX rocket booster bursts into flames after toppling over during landing

It brings an end to a remarkable run of over 200 successful landings for the commercial space company, and was this particular booster's 23rd launch. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/28/spacex-rocket-booster-bursts-flames-toppling-landing-21502349/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Aliens have definitely been to Earth and could be back soon, space boss says

The truth is very much out there, apparently. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/27/theres-no-doubt-earth-visited-aliens-says-space-agency-21495162/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘There’s no doubt Earth has been visited by aliens,’ says space agency boss

The truth is very much out there, apparently. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/27/theres-no-doubt-earth-visited-aliens-says-space-agency-21495162/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Micro-monsters’ uncovered in the depths of Loch Ness

Researchers have finally found Nessie.. sort of. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/26/holographic-camera-sent-loch-ness-already-spotted-micro-monsters-21491080/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Second person to be fitted with Musk’s brain chip reveals what he can now do

The quadriplegic man said he was 'super impressed' with the device. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/26/second-person-fitted-musks-brain-chip-reveals-can-now-21489135/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Urgent smartphone warning to parents of children under 11

The mobile network operator has released new guidelines. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/25/ee-issues-smartphone-warning-parents-under-11s-21485349/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How man-bats, unicorns and mini zebras were ‘discovered on the moon’

'They averaged four feet in height, were covered, except on the face, with short and glossy copper-coloured hair.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/25/moon-hoax-man-bats-unicorns-featured-sun-new-york-21467536/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Microplastics found in the brain could be linked to rise in Alzheimer’s cases

12 brain samples from people that died with dementia or Alzheimer's were shown to contain up to 10 times more plastic by weight than healthy samples https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/23/microplastics-found-brain-linked-alzheimers-cases-21475758/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New lung cancer-fighting jab tested on UK patient for first time

48,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer each year in the UK, with another 35,000 dying each year from the disease. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/23/new-lung-cancer-fighting-jab-tested-uk-patient-first-time-21470284/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Alzheimer’s ‘wonder drug’ won’t be available on NHS because it’s too costly

It estimates about 70,000 adults in England would have been eligible for treatment. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/22/alzheimers-wonder-drug-wont-available-nhs-costly-21468700/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This everyday lunch snack could raise your risk of diabetes by 15%

Bad news for sandwich fans. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/21/this-everyday-lunch-snack-raise-risk-diabetes-15-21466058/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The underwater robots used by rescuers in sunken yacht search

An ROV can go well beyond 300 metres below sea level. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/21/remotely-operated-vehicle-used-bayesian-yacht-search-21462145/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious ‘failed star’ spotted hurtling through space at over 1,000,000 mph

The mysterious object is over 27,000 times bigger than Earth. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/20/mysterious-failed-star-hurtling-space-1-000-000-mph-21458524/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists analysing the cloth ‘Jesus was buried in’ make huge breakthrough

The linen cloth is said to be the cloth that Jesus was buried in after his crucifixion, and features a faint image of a bearded man. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/20/scientists-analysing-cloth-jesus-buried-in-make-huge-breakthrough-21454792/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Ancient Babylonian tablet makes 61 terrifying predictions for planet earth

The tablet contains 61 newly-translated predictions. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/19/ancient-babylonian-tablet-makes-61-terrifying-predictions-planet-earth-21451721/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

This all-metal 5G smartphone is creating a buzz around the world – here’s why

In a world of boring-looking smartphones, the all-metal OnePlus Nord 4 truly stands out - and there’s a few surprises inside that unique metal casing. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/19/all-metal-smartphone-creating-buzz-around-world-21384227/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Warning issued over harmful chemicals found in books

Scientists have discovered they could be toxic and unsafe to handle. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/18/warning-issued-harmful-chemicals-found-books-21445708/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Calculator predicts when you’ll die – and it’s scarily accurate

It's nearly 80% accurate. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/18/ai-calculator-can-predict-die-scarily-accurate-21435324/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

It’s almost 50 years since Russia’s ‘last moon digger’

Luna 24 landed on the Moon in 1976 and brought back samples, but there has not been a successful Russian mission there since. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/18/almost-50-years-since-russias-last-moon-digger-21422405/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Experts reveal high-fat diets have an ‘extraordinary’ effect on anxiety

Definitely not ideal. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/17/experts-reveal-high-fat-diets-extraordinary-effect-anxiety-21426220/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Everything you need to know about the new iPhone 16

Another year, another iPhone. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/16/everything-need-know-new-iphone-16-21437085/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The 10-year quest to stop the banana apocalypse

A lethal fungus is spreading 'like wildfire' through crops, rotting roots and blocking stems so the plants wilt and die. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/16/10-year-quest-stop-banana-apocalypse-21421368/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why do people get bitten by insects more than others?

Experts have weighed in to the debate. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/15/people-get-bitten-insects-others-21430546/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists reveal the two ages when the ageing process spikes

The new research suggests ageing isn't a gradual progression over time. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/15/scientists-reveal-two-ages-ageing-process-spikes-21426705/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pancreatic cancer cells ‘starved’ by keto diet, new study finds

It is hoped these new findings will help people suffering from the cancer. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/pancreatic-cancer-cells-starved-keto-diet-study-finds-21421921/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New suction-mouthed species which lived in UK 1,700,000 years ago discovered

Ontocetus posti might have died out when it got trapped in our waters during the Ice Age. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/new-suction-mouthed-species-lived-uk-1-700-000-years-ago-discovered-21418767/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Tragic story behind one of the UK’s worst maritime disasters

It turned the life of poet William Wordsworth upside down. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/14/tragic-story-behind-one-uks-worst-maritime-disasters-links-wordsworth-21416882/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

WhatsApp users warned over cash scam as criminals exploit group messaging

Cyber criminals target big group chats to exploit victims. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/13/whatsapp-users-warned-cash-scam-criminals-use-group-messaging-21416049/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Keir Starmer and Prince William AI deepfakes used to scam social media users

The deepfake PM and the Prince of Wales sound just like their real-world counterparts. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/13/keir-starmer-prince-william-deepfakes-scam-social-media-users-21413033/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Northern Lights dazzle skies above UK – and you could be treated to meteors tonight

Stargazers who stayed up late on a Monday night were well rewarded. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/13/northern-lights-dazzle-skies-uk-treated-meteors-tonight-21411510/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight – Where and how to watch it

Up to 100 shooting stars could be seen every hour. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/12/perseid-meteor-shower-watch-tonight-21410358/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Oceans of water ‘that could harbour life’ found 12 miles beneath Mars’s surface

Water has been detected on Mars that could harbour life 12 miles beneath the surface, according to new research. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/12/oceans-water-that-harbour-life-found-beneath-marss-surface-21407937/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google, Gmail and YouTube users unable to access accounts after outage

Other Google services including Maps, Calendar, Cloud, Drive and Meet experienced issues. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/12/google-users-unable-access-youtube-gmail-accounts-21408126/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Stunning image of black hole swallowing its surroundings captured by James Webb telescope

Terrifying but pretty. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/12/stunning-image-black-hole-swallowing-surroundings-captured-james-webb-telescope-21405992/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Rare ‘bearcat’ that died in UK zoo to be frozen

There are now only two left in Europe. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/11/rare-bearcat-died-uk-zoo-frozen-21402669/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Traffic lights could be getting a new colour

It would be a major change. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/11/traffic-lights-getting-a-new-colour-3-21379750/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How a mystery disease almost wiped out the UK’s seal population

The mystery disease baffled scientists at the time. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/10/mystery-disease-almost-killed-seals-uk-21380068/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

What’s it like to live on the International Space Station?

And yes, that includes how they use the toilet. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/09/like-live-international-space-station-21391400/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New bombshell lawsuit reveals ‘terror and mental anguish’ of Titan passengers

The family of the doomed sub's victims are suing the company for $50,000,000 https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/08/bombshell-lawsuit-reveals-terror-mental-anguish-titan-crew-21385325/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The world’s favourite scent is in danger of dying out and taking sponge cake with it

One of the alternatives if it did die out is a musky goo called castoreum found in glands near a beaver's anus. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/06/worlds-favourite-scent-danger-dying-taking-ice-cream-21372391/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Fire clouds’ that spit lightning are now something we need to worry about

It's important we understand 'fire clouds' better, as we are going to see a lot more of them. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/06/fire-clouds-spit-lightning-now-something-need-worry-21370070/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How NHS ‘soup and shakes’ diet puts type 2 diabetes into remission

'Total diet replacement' isn't for everyone, but it has had dramatic results on the NHS. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/06/nhs-soup-shakes-diet-puts-type-2-diabetes-remission-21368817/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists reveal the one method to stop seagulls stealing your chips

'Animals that steal are aware of the attention of the individual they are trying to steal from.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/05/scientists-reveal-one-method-stop-seagulls-stealing-chips-21364943/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists plan ‘Noah’s Ark’ on the Moon where they will freeze rare animals

The ark would serve as a frozen vault. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/01/scientists-plan-build-noahs-ark-moon-21339574/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why is an iceberg bigger than London just spinning in place in the ocean?

The not-so-catchily named A23a got caught in the world's most powerful ocean current in April, which should have seen it speeding it away towards the southern Atlantic. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/05/iceberg-bigger-london-just-spinning-place-ocean-21363661/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Carcass of woolly rhino extinct for 14,000 years found by miners digging for gold

With a bulldozer in the background, one of the men gave the thumbs up crouching over it as he posed for for a phone photo. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/05/carcass-woolly-rhino-found-gold-miners-kolyma-russia-21361296/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The unassuming British botanist worshipped as a Goddess in Japan

Kathleen Drew-Baker, also known as the 'Mother of the Sea' is celebrated with a festival in her honour every year in Japan. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/04/unassuming-british-botanist-worshipped-a-goddess-japan-21348666/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mystery behind ‘screaming’ mummy may finally be solved

The 3,500-year-old woman was found open mouthed in a burial chamber during excavations in Egypt in 1935. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/02/mystery-behind-screaming-mummy-may-finally-solved-21350591/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists plan ‘Noah’s Ark’ on the Moon where they will freeze rare animals

The ark would serve as a frozen vault. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/01/scientists-plan-build-noahs-ark-moon-21339574/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Online dating is more dangerous in summer, experts warn

New analysis shows that scams are on the rise again. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/01/online-dating-dangerous-summer-barclays-warns-21341214/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger