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ScienceThe IndependentGreen comet 2023 – live: How best to see ‘awesome’ E3 in sky as it passes Earth at closest point
C/2022 E3 (ZTF) comet is visible with the naked eye from certain locations
NewsBBCLog burner rule change in England could land users with £300 fines
The tightening of regulations may lead to criminal records for those flouting them, a new policy says.
ScienceThe IndependentMicroplastics from food packets and paint discovered in human veins
Scientists say it’s not yet clear what the implications are for human health
SciencePA Media: UK NewsStudy finds first solid scientific evidence Vikings brought animals to Britain
The findings indicate Vikings were not only stealing animals when they arrived in Britain, but brought some with them.
ScienceBBCHorses and dogs sailed with Vikings to Britain, say scientists
A Viking leader probably chose his favourite animals to board a longboat to England, scientists say.
TechnologyUSA TODAYSamsung vs. Apple's iPhone Pro Max: Can the S23 Ultra deliver the 'best pictures and video in the world'?
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a 200-megapixel primary camera, more than any other device in the US, including iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
ScienceThe GuardianVikings brought their animals to England, research suggests
Experts find evidence at Derbyshire cremation site of horses and dogs originating from the Baltic Shield
SciencePA Media: UK NewsMicroplastics used in packaging and paint discovered in human veins
A new study suggests microplastics can pass through blood vessels to vascular tissue
ScienceThe TelegraphOur Viking ancestors loved dogs and horses just like us, new study discovers
The Vikings have gained a reputation as fierce, merciless raiders but new research suggests they also had a soft spot for animals.
HealthPA Media: SciencePrescribing antidepressants for chronic pain lacks evidence, experts say
Existing guidelines say the drugs may help with quality of life, pain, sleep and psychological distress.
ScienceThe Canadian PressRace to vaccinate rare wild monkeys gives hope for survival
SILVA JARDIM, Brazil (AP) — In a small lab nestled in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, researchers with gloved hands and masked faces cradle four tiny golden monkeys so a veterinarian can delicately slide a needle under the thin skin of each sedated animal’s belly. The next morning, biologist Andréia Martins brings them to the precise spot where they were caught. She opens the wire cages and the monkeys dart out, hopping to a tree or the ground, ascending the canopy and regrouping as a family. They cha
NewsBBCBuilth Wells man watched daughter, 5, on Alexa app from pub
The 30-year-old loses custody of his daughter after leaving her home alone to go drinking.
ScienceThe Daily BeastHow to See the ‘Green Comet’ Soar Across the Sky
Dan Bartlett via NASAA dazzling green comet is stopping by Earth to say hello on its roundtrip orbit around the sun—giving stargazers a chance to see it in all its glory.The comet, dubbed C/2022 E3 (ZTF), will be making its closest approach on Feb. 2, offering some of the best chances to spot it in the sky with your naked eye (though you’ll have a much better chance with a pair of binoculars or a telescope). To see it, simply look towards the northern hemisphere at night near the North Star and
NewsThe Canadian PressHalifax university's technology to help U.S. find missing soldiers on ex-battlefields
HALIFAX — An archeological team from Saint Mary’s University will travel to France this summer to use ground-penetrating radar and other technology to assist a United States defence agency recover and identify military personnel missing since the Second World War. The team from the anthropology department at the Halifax university has agreed to work with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which is responsible for identifying the remains of missing soldiers, sailors and aircrew from past conf
LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping'Just as good as Galaxy Buds': These CXK wireless earbuds are a whopping 70% off — just $18
'Honestly, better than my AirPods.' More than 2,500 people love these budget-friendly earbuds!
NewsThe StateShort phone video played in court could put Alex Murdaugh at scene of 2 murders
The video found on Paul’s cellphone could be clearest evidence placing his father, Alex Murdaugh, at the scene of the murders shortly before his wife and son were killed, despite his claims to have been somewhere else at the time.
SciencePopular MechanicsScientists Have Built the First Modular Body—a Living Being That Isn't Alive
A biologist is using human cells to create a living organism powered by technology. The modular unit offers independent modules that can connect and detach.
BusinessBusiness InsiderSnap was once the hottest app. Now it's getting crushed.
The social-media company reported a bleak revenue outlook as it battles to rescue its ad model operating under Apple's watch.
SciencePA Media: ScienceGreen comet making its closest approach to Earth in 50,000 years
The last time it went past the planet was during the Stone Age – when Neanderthals roamed the Earth.
EntertainmentBusiness InsiderTikTokers love jamming to Home Depot's theme song – and the home improvement chain is leveraging the trend to bring in younger buyers
The Home Depot is using a viral TikTok sound of its theme song to connect with Gen Z and other young consumers and attract them to the store.
LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping'Sound as good as AirPods': These JBL earbuds deliver — and they're 50% off!
The noise-cancelling headphones go toe-to-toe with pricier brands in terms of audio quality, and they're just $50!
NewsBBCMrBeast: Why has YouTuber faced criticism for blind surgery video?
The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations.
LifestyleBusiness InsiderAn unopened first-generation iPhone from 2007 is going up for auction, and it's expected to fetch at least $50,000 — more than 80 times its original price
In 2007, Karen Green got a first-generation iPhone, which cost $599 at the time, but she never opened it. Now, it could auction for $50,000 or more.
NewsBBCArnold Clark customer data 'stolen in cyber attack'
The car retailer said data that may have been stolen included bank details and ID documents.
TechnologyEvening StandardSamsung hikes price of new Galaxy S23 phones as it unveils premium range of devices
It also debuted pricey new laptops that can control its phones and tablets.
