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Facebook security probe reveals China cyber spies in malware attack on US-based Uyghurs Mar 26, 2021

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An investigation by Facebook security researchers shows Chinese hackers used spyware to target Uyghur activists and journalists living in the United States. Twitter’s Jack Dorsey launches own online poll during Congress grilling. Six-month-old babies are youngest participants in Pfizer’s trials of children’s Covid vaccine. Rare elephant breeds being driven to extinction by ivory poachers, conservationists warn. Three-minute gadget deliveries by drone being tested. Facial recognition: 700-year-old Scottish skulls found in graveyard dig have faces reconstructed. Do not try this at home - the video game streamer online for 10 days.

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Anti-vaxxer myths: US states urge Facebook and Twitter to improve misinformation fight Mar 25, 2021

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Attorney generals for 12 US states accuse Facebook and Twitter of failing to stop misinformation spreading about coronavirus vaccines. Computer says you’re fired: union warning over rise of the AI boss. Digital self-defence classes lead online fightback for women and non-binary people. Nasa’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity has a tiny piece of Wright brothers’ first plane stowed aboard. Stop sign where no-one stops is Twitch sensation. Knights who say NFT...John Cleese hopes to make fortune from ‘absurd’ digital art token boom. Wool not pulled over medieval eyes after sheepskin discovered as anti-fraud weapon.

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Colorado mass shooting: anger over YouTube 3hr livestream Mar 24, 2021

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YouTube is being criticised for allowing a lengthy, graphic livestream of the tragedy in Boulder, Colorado, as Twitch deleted the footage. Scientists warn there’s a rising risk of wildfires in colder countries from climate change. Cyberpunk 2077 in 8K over Steam? If you’ve got the bandwidth now you can, maybe. It’s Mars or bust for SpaceX rockets by 2030, says Elon Musk. You can buy a Tesla now with bitcoin instead of olde worlde cash or credit. ‘I’m no longer a Mac’...as Noughties computer ad actor defects to PC. Get ready for District 10 as long-awaited dystopian sci-fi thriller sequel is being written right now.

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Dark web warning over Covid-19 shots and fake vaccine cards Mar 23, 2021

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Security researchers have revealed that fake vaccine cards and what are claimed to be Covid-19 shots are being offered for sale on the dark web. Nasa’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity gets first taste of Red Planet atmosphere ahead of historic maiden flight. Hot ticket: Thousands flock to see Iceland volcano eruption aftermath. ‘Just setting up my twttr’: Twitter boss sells first-ever tweet as NFT for £2 million. Zoom meetings: A third of WFH staff wore pyjamas or no trousers to chat with their boss, survey finds.

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Elon Musk denies Tesla cars spy on China ‘after military base ban’ Mar 22, 2021

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The Tesla boss - or ‘Technoking as he likes to be known - has spoken out after reports the electric cars were banned from Chinese military bases because of their surveillance camera capabilities. Social media Covid-19 fraud warning after thousands scammed by hackers. Study finds hearing could be loss another indicator of coronavirus infection. Research reveals -195C post-match ice chambers aren’t as good as claimed...you might just get a cold. WFH consumers ‘let down’ by biggest broadband providers during pandemic. Sophia the humanoid robot has drawn an artwork due for auction as a non-fungible token.

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World’s first mission to clean up space junk set for launch Mar 19, 2021

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The world’s first mission to clean up space junk is ready for launch. Dr Jason Forshaw from Astroscale, the firm behind the mission, tells us how they’ll go about tackling the enormous clean up. Plus, a new study shows the massive fires in Australia led to record pollution levels in the atmosphere, while ESA says they’re research shows smaller fires could be having more of an impact than first thought, and Richard Garriott becomes the first person to travel to the North Pole, South Pole, ISS and the deepest point on Earth.

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Listen to Nasa’s first recordings of its rover driving on Mars Mar 18, 2021

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The clangs and rattles of Nasa’s Perseverance rover driving across the surface of Mars have been recorded for the first time. The audio also contains an unexpected high-pitched scratching noise and engineers are investigating whether its been caused by electromagnetic interference. Plus, Super Mario comes to life at Super Nintendo World in Japan, Gorillas are the real winners of the GameStop stock surge, scientists attempt to get a better view of space by going deep underwater and, a new study finds if there’s a link between toddlers’ screen time and behavioural issues.

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What water trapped on Mars means for Nasa's mission Mar 17, 2021

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The discovery that several oceans’ worth of ancient water may reside in minerals buried below the surface of Mars could help the current mission looking to find evidence of life on the red planet. Planetary geologist at London’s Natural History Museum Dr Joel Davis says the new study fills a gap in knowledge of where water on early Mars disappeared to. Plus, could lightning strikes occurring over a billion years have provided the spark of life for early Earth, scientists grow miniature tear glands capable of crying and, why the regent honeyeater has lost its tune.

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Future battlefields of space and cyber tackled in Boris Johnson’s defence review Mar 16, 2021

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Boris Johnson is setting out plans to radically boost the UK’s military cyber capabilities, which he says will be comparable to the emergence of military air power a century ago. Global Cyber Academy boss Richard Bingley says the UK’s been slow to react to new threats, which are hard to overstate. Plus, News Corp strikes pay deals with Facebook for its news, cheerleader's mum accused of making deep fakes of rivals to get them kicked off the squad and, Elon Musk will now be known as Technoking of Tesla.

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Oxford scientist insists Covid-19 jab is safe after some countries suspend use Mar 15, 2021

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One of the scientists behind the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is insisting the jab is safe, after several countries suspended its use. Professor Andrew Pollard, from Oxford University, says with 11 million doses given there has been no increase in the number of blood clots they would normally expect. Plus, the largest asteroid to pass by Earth this year will be at its closest this week, the worst sandstorm in a decade is choking China’s north and Beijing's air quality index has reached its max, and Epic Games teases a Neymar skin for Fortnite.

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