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One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives
Skype is dead. What now?This post was originally published on this site
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AI-powered ‘ulrb’ uncovers Earth’s hidden microbial gems
A team of researchers has created a novel machine learning tool that’s cracking open one of biology’s trickiest puzzles: finding the rarest microbes on Earth. Think of it like finding a needle in a haystack, […]
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How dogs and cats are evolving to look alike and why it’s humans’ fault—new research
Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike—with serious implications for their health and welfare, new research shows.This post was originally published on this site
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Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026
Fans of the hugely popular video game series Grand Theft Auto will have to wait a little longer to play the latest version.This post was originally published on this site
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Japan dating app uses govt data to verify unmarried status
A popular Japanese dating app has introduced a feature allowing it to verify users’ marital status through government records, in a bid to prevent married cheaters pretending to be single.This post was originally published on […]
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Tick-borne diseases widespread in horses: Many infections go undetected, study finds
In a study led by the University of Agder (UiA), published in Microorganisms, researchers examined 331 horses from four counties. The results show that a full 66% of the horses have been exposed to one […]
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Road traffic accidents leading cause of pet cat deaths in UK, study finds
Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are the leading cause of death among UK pet cats who are 8 years old or younger, new research has found. This is the first UK-wide study to assess mortality and […]
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Why do dogs eat poo? A canine scientist explains
When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo Island, experts speculated she survived partly by eating other animals’ poo.This post was originally published on this site
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Purpose Mode browser extension helps social media users stay focused
Doom-scrolling, instinctively clicking on ad-based notifications or getting sucked into targeted content—all of these distractions can disrupt focus, increase screen time and ultimately make someone forget why they intended to log on to a social […]
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Once bitten, animals develop resistance that shrinks tick population
Just in time for tick season, new research is shining a light on how animals develop resistance to tick bites, which points toward the possibility of developing more effective vaccines against the tiny, disease-carrying bloodsuckers.This […]