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Is our model of the universe wrong? – podcast

17 December at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

For the past 10 years cosmologists have been left scratching their heads over why two methods for measuring the universe’s rate of expansion provide totally different results. There are two possible solutions to the puzzle, known as the Hubble tension: either something is wrong with the measurements or something is wrong with our model of the universe. It was hoped that observations from the...

Our Martian heritage must be preserved, say leading scientists

16 December at 19:08 PM, via The Guardian

Academics agree that by protecting robotic vehicles and landing sites we will help archaeologists of the future

Just as the outline of an iron-age hut or remains of a Roman sword cause excitement today, archaeologists of the future could be brushing Martian dust off metal and marvelling at one of Nasa’s rovers.

Researchers have said that such instruments, as well as other forms of human...

7 Payment Options Commonly Chosen By Gamblers In South Africa

16 December at 18:39 PM, via Tech Financials

Any gambler in South Africa wants their payments to be quick and safe. After all, nobody wants their money lost or stolen. That’s why you should approach choosing your preferred payment method with as much scrutiny as possible. This article is about to help you. What seven methods are favored by SA gamblers? Read on […]

EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink

16 December at 17:49 PM, via The Guardian

UK not part of Iris2 project, described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’

The EU has launched an ambitious €10bn (£8.3bn) space programme with a constellation of 290 satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink, further widening the post-Brexit security gap with the UK.

The constellation is intended to ensure the bloc’s security for governments and...

Tortured by an earworm? How to get it out of your head

16 December at 16:46 PM, via The Guardian

Scientists explain why the music of Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga and Wicked sticks in our minds – and the best ways to ditch an unshakeable tune

Something has changed within me and it’s really bloody annoying!

Ever since Wicked stormed the global box office last month, many people have been holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity – which is to say, unable to get them out of their head.

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UK social media crackdown intensifies

16 December at 16:18 PM, via MyBroadband

Failure to comply can bring fines of up to 10% of a platform’s worldwide revenue or, “in very serious cases,” a court order to block access to its service in the UK, according to the regulator.

More ‘discreet’ Viagra-type drug could soon be available in Britain

16 December at 15:56 PM, via The Guardian

US company Viatris has applied for a UK trademark for wafer-like film that dissolves in the mouth

It is a little blue pill that has transformed male health and the sex lives of millions.

But while Viagra’s success has made the erectile dysfunction drug famous, a less conspicuous form could soon become available.

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Lisa Kudrow says Tom Hanks movie Here is ‘an endorsement for AI’

16 December at 15:07 PM, via The Guardian

The former Friends star criticised the film which makes extensive use of an AI-driven tool called Metaphysic Live to de-age and face-swap actors

Tom Hanks’ new film Here has been criticised as “an endorsement for AI” by former Friends star Lisa Kudrow.

Kudrow was discussing the implications of ageing with host Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast and pointed to Here as the harbinger of...

Broadcom joins the trillion-dollar club

16 December at 14:00 PM, via TechCentral

Broadcom is predicting a huge expansion in demand for chips that power AI – and the market, for now, is buying it all the way.

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