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Why Earth is about to get a ‘second moon’ for 57 days

We'll be flirting with a new natural satellite, but not for very long. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/24/earth-will-get-a-second-mini-moon-later-this-month-2-21665617/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mysterious ancient patterns found in desert including ‘Wall-E’ and alien figures

The lines were etched into the desert some 220 miles south of Lima between 500 BC and 500 AD. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/24/mysterious-ancient-patterns-found-desert-including-wall-e-alien-figures-21663787/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists test plot from 90s film to combat asteroids – but does it work?

It has been hailed 'a national priority'. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/24/scientists-test-premise-90s-film-combat-asteroids-work-21660587/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Astronauts return to Earth after longest ISS stay – this is how they found it

All three had to be carried out of the spacecraft after it landed in the Kazakhstan Steppe, due to the toll their time in orbit had taken on their bodies. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/24/astronauts-return-earth-longest-iss-stay-this-found-21660322/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

X/Twitter set to make huge change to the block feature

It will soon be impossible to users to prevent blocked users from seeing their posts. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/23/x-twitter-set-make-huge-change-block-feature-21658952/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Remember Tamagotchi? The iconic 90s toy is making a major comeback

Those of a certain vintage will remember their first virtual pet. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/21/iconic-90s-toy-gets-first-uk-store-massive-comeback-21646812/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Fears of a ‘tripledemic’ of Covid, flu, and RSV this winter

Those eligible for Covid and flu jabs have been urged to start getting vaccinated as soon as possible to be protected. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/23/vaccine-push-amid-fears-a-tripledemic-covid-flu-rsv-21653157/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why office workers could soon be filmed all day at their desks

BT is researching 'continuous authentication via facial recognition' with software that can also analyse if employees look tired or stressed. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/22/office-workers-soon-filmed-day-desks-21650922/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

I started surfing the dark web – then I saw a cannibal’s request

Initially, I assumed it was a joke, but my police colleagues said it was sadly all too real.  https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/22/started-surfing-dark-web-saw-a-cannibals-request-21636603/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier on the verge of collapse, experts warn

Thwaites Glacier is 'exceptionally vulnerable' because of its position. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/21/antarcticas-doomsday-glacier-verge-collapse-experts-warn-21647415/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to fix Sky Glass smart TV after update glitch

'We are sorry that some Sky Glass and Stream customers are currently experiencing issues.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/21/sky-glass-not-turning-fix-smart-tv-update-glitch-21647222/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mystery of ‘alien song’ coming from one of Earth’s deepest points finally solved

It's taken more than ten years for scientists to finally confirm. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/20/mystery-alien-song-coming-one-earths-deepest-points-finally-solved-21644004/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

We were losing £26,000 to shoplifters each year until we made one change

Stealing isn’t the only issue – there’s a risk of violence, too. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/20/losing-26-000-shoplifters-year-made-one-change-2-21644127/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The silent killer that could wipe out 40,000,000 people in just 25 years

There could be 2,000,000 death a year by 2050. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/19/silent-killer-wipe-40-000-000-people-25-years-21634135/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

An ancient underwater event wiped out more than 90% of life – and it wasn’t a tsunami

It's one that is happening today too. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/19/ancient-el-nino-event-killed-90-life-earth-21628755/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The widespread scam half of us don’t even know is possible

Scammers have levelled up and they're not just sending typo-laden emails anymore. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/18/widespread-scam-half-us-dont-even-know-possible-21622363/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How to see the rare supermoon partial eclipse in the UK tonight

Look up! https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/17/see-rare-supermoon-partial-eclipse-tonight-21623259/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Instagram launches default parental control for under-16s – how does it work?

Meta said parents will be able to see who their teenagers have been messaging, set time limits, and block app use for specific periods. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/17/instagram-launches-default-parental-control-under-16s-works-21618563/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Drones to fly blood over London in emergencies in latest NHS trial

It cuts travel time from 30 minutes to just two. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/17/drones-fly-blood-london-emergencies-latest-nhs-trial-21615635/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Runners on Strava are ‘paying mules’ to impress followers with fake workouts

Prolific users can win badges and even brand deals. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/16/runners-strava-paying-mules-impress-followers-fake-workouts-21616866/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Our bodies don’t die when we do as scientists discover ‘third state’ of life

It could 'redefine legal death'. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/16/bodies-dont-die-scientists-discover-third-state-life-21614609/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Earth will get a second ‘mini-moon’ later this month

We'll be flirting with a new natural satellite, but not for very long. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/16/earth-will-get-a-second-mini-moon-later-this-month-21613966/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Student dies from highly dangerous incurable virus

The virus is on a priority watchlist from the WHO (World Health Organization) as it has the potential to cause a deadly epidemic. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/16/student-dies-highly-dangerous-incurable-nipah-virus-21610222/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Google is deleting Gmail accounts – here’s how to keep yours

The company is doing a major purge. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/13/google-deleting-gmail-accounts-keep-21602029/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Mystery solved over why the Earth vibrated for nine days

Experts had been left puzzled by the seismic wave. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/13/mystery-earth-vibrated-nine-days-revealed-21600228/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

‘Smiley face’ on Mars could be key to finding alien life

It's not the first time scientists have found faces staring at them from Mars. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/13/smiley-face-mars-key-finding-alien-life-21600380/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How new AI traffic lights could give priority to cyclists over cars

It's being trialled on a UK street. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/12/new-ai-traffic-lights-give-priority-cyclists-cars-21594105/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Man accidentally finds an ancient meteor crater on Google Maps

The site could join nearly 200 confirmed impact craters worldwide. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/12/a-man-accidentally-discovered-ancient-meteor-crater-google-maps-21590913/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Billionaire makes first ever spacewalk on SpaceX’s Dragon capsule

'This sure looks like a perfect world'. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/12/billionaire-become-first-person-ever-take-part-private-spacewalk-21592183/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How did Jared Isaacman, billionaire behind first-ever private spacewalk, make his money?

The billionaire was command a team of four astronauts during the first-ever commercial spacewalk. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/12/jared-isaacman-billionaire-behind-first-ever-private-spacewalk-21591723/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

13 cities that could be underwater by 2050

The world could look very different in less than three decades. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/11/13-cities-underwater-2050-21585164/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

China refuses to sign agreement which bans AI from controlling nuclear weapons

Russia was also not at the summit. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/10/china-refuses-sign-agreement-banning-ai-rule-nuclear-weapons-21581585/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

How a dropped bag of crisps caused ‘world changing’ chaos in a US cave

'Great or small we all leave an impact wherever we go,' https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/10/a-dropped-bag-crisps-caused-world-changing-chaos-a-us-cave-21579208/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Apple to unveil new iPhone 16 – and this is all that has been leaked so far

The 'It's Glowtime' event will be held at 6pm UK time. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/09/apple-unveil-new-iphone-16-this-leaked-far-21572214/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A fiery satellite will plummet back to Earth this evening

Salsa is expected to burn up on entry, leaving a fiery trail and giving rare clues about how we can reduce space debris in future. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/08/esas-salsa-satellite-will-plummet-back-earth-this-evening-21568170/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Police across US given new UFO handbook as they ‘pose significant safety risks’

The document was created to protect officers from the 'unknown threat they may pose.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/08/police-across-us-given-new-ufo-handbook-warn-craft-pose-significant-safety-risks-21568204/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Pensioners sign up for double suicide pod instead of waiting for NHS treatment

'I don't want to go into care, to be lying in bed dribbling and incontinent.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/08/pensioners-sign-suicide-pod-instead-waiting-nhs-treatment-21566933/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Two astronauts left stranded in space as empty capsule returns to Earth

'It will take a little time to determine the path forward.' https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/07/two-astronauts-left-space-return-boeing-capsule-deemed-too-risky-21564402/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amazon Fire Stick users have found a genius trick to control their TVs

Happy days! https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/07/amazon-fire-stick-users-found-a-genius-trick-control-tvs-21543969/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Scientists prove granny’s gargle does help children get over a cold faster

The cheap and easy solution can shorten colds by days. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/06/study-shows-saline-solution-shortens-childrens-cold-two-days-21559851/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Final screams of mummified miners frozen in time for 2,500 years

Eight Salt Men mummies have been discovered so far. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/04/horrific-moment-2-500-year-old-salt-men-iran-mummies-died-frozen-time-21544553/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

New Titanic images show how famous ship is decaying and falling apart

But there was also an exciting discovery. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/02/new-titanic-images-show-extent-recent-decay-iconic-wreck-21530810/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Major banking app goes down leaving customers unable to see transactions

Customers have also been having problems with Virgin Money's app. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/02/lloyds-banking-app-goes-leaving-customers-unable-see-transactions-21531082/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Why the mystery of the black hole still remains unsolved 85 years later

Black holes remain to this day one of the biggest mysteries of the universe. https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/01/mystery-black-holes-85-years-landmark-oppenheimer-discovery-21509175/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Natwest banking app down with customers locked out of accounts

More than 1,000 complaints have been made. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/30/natwest-banking-app-customers-locked-accounts-21516551/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

You can buy a real-life Barbie phone now, but it’s a brick costing £99

Customers can have one painted any colour they want, as long as it is pink. https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/28/can-buy-a-real-life-barbie-phone-now-a-brick-costing-99-21501456/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger