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Amazon will begin free drone deliveries in a rural California community of approximately 3,500 residents.

Amazon has announced that its free drone delivery service will debut in the tiny California town of Lockeford, answering a long-standing question over where the Prime Air service would be introduced initially. The company's long-promised drone delivery service, which it had previously stated will begin "within months" in 2019, has...

A drug could cut cancer risk in women with the ‘Angelina Jolie gene.’

Angelina Jolie elected to have both of her breasts removed in order to reduce her cancer risk, which is an option now available to women with the BRCA1 gene mutation. Research shows that women with the "Angelina Jolie gene" could be regularly monitored for their breast cancer risk and given...

The rocket manufacturer Astra again destroys NASA satellites in a disastrous launch.

In February, the company's CEO expressed regret for accidentally destroying four small NASA satellites after another botched orbital launch. NASA has lost two satellites designed to track hurricanes due to a malfunctioning rocket. A Livestream broadcast showed the Astra launch vehicle safely take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida before suffering...

Scientists have discovered tsunami-like’s tarquakes’ that are similar to earthquakes.

They were discovered by chance using data from the Gaia space observatory's collection of nearly two billion stars in our galaxy. Starquakes, which are similar to earthquakes on Earth, has been discovered by scientists. Starquakes, also known as non-radial oscillations, are powerful tsunami-like movements on stars' crusts that change the shape...

President Macron will choke on his croissants as the United Kingdom surpasses France in tech investment.

The government is praising the UK's IT sector despite widespread warnings that the economy faces a protracted period of poor growth due to an intensifying cost of living crisis in the coming months. According to official data, British tech companies attracted more venture capital investment in the first five months...

Engineer at Google placed on administrative leave after saying chat bots can express emotions

Google argues that Blake Lemoine's claims that the chatbot is conscious are not supported by the evidence. Blake Lemoine, age 41, stated that the company's LaMDA (language model for dialogue applications) chatbot had engaged him in discussions like rights and personhood. He told the Washington Post, "If I didn't know it...

Scientists in Scotland examine the influence of “primate versions” of Spotify and Netflix.

The monkeys could view movies of worms, underwater sceneries, and abstract shapes and colors, as well as rain sounds, music, and traffic noises. Researchers are investigating the impact of technology that effectively provides zoo animals with their own Spotify and Netflix accounts. Scientists from the University of Glasgow have developed a...

Google agreed to pay $118 million to female employees who were paid less than male counterparts.

The technology giant is settling a five-year-long case that will result in around 15,500 California-based female employees receiving unpaid wages. In 2017, former Google employees in California asserted they were paid less than their male counterparts and filed a claim against the internet giant. In addition to the money, which will...

NASA assembles a team of scientists to investigate unidentified flying objects despite ‘reputational risk’

NASA's preparations to investigate unexplained celestial objects are unable to account for several observations, according to US Pentagon sources. NASA has revealed plans to gather a team of scientists to investigate "unidentified aerial phenomena," also known as UFOs, despite reputational worries. Thomas Zurbuchen, the head of NASA's research mission, admitted that...

According to a palaeontologist, humans may shrink as the temperature warms.

"This is not a scare tactic. This involves examining the fossil record and stating, "Look, the Earth's temperature has fluctuated significantly throughout its history." "Steve Brusatte, professor When the Earth has warmed in the past, "mammal species have frequently shrunk in reaction." A fossils specialist has indicated that in the...

Climate change: the Ukraine conflict causes a “gold rush” for fossil fuels – report

According to a new report by prominent climate change researchers, the global fossil fuel industry is experiencing a "gold rush." Enhanced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, soaring energy prices have prompted new investments in oil and gas. According to a report by Climate Action Tracker (CAT), global warming may be irreversible. There...

Antarctica’s Southern Ocean floor has been mapped in unprecedented detail.

Scientists have created the most accurate map to date of the mountains, canyons, and plains that make up the floor of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. Covering 48 million sq km (18.5 million sq mi), this chart reveals for the first time a new deepest point: the Factorian Deep, a...

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US college protests: Hundreds arrested in Gaza solidarity rallies

As demonstrations against the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalate on college campuses, law enforcement has apprehended hundreds of additional demonstrators all over the United States.  Boston police reported 108 arrests at Emerson College.  A total of 93 individuals were apprehended earlier today at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles on suspicion of trespassing.

UK weather: Why is it chilly now and when will it warm up?

Parts of the United Kingdom are expected to experience temperatures that fall to or below zero tonight and possibly again tomorrow. A portion of England experienced temperatures approaching 22 degrees Celsius earlier this month, which could have led some to believe that spring had arrived. However, as May approaches, temperatures have fallen precipitously, compelling some to reapply their winter coats and others to reactivate the heating system.

Premier League announces £40m Guinness partnership

Twenty premier clubs have been informed of a proposed four-year agreement with FTSE-100 beverages behemoth Diageo that would cost more than £41 million.  The Premier League of English football is celebrating a £40 million sponsorship agreement with Guinness, which the Diageo-owned brand secured after Heineken withdrew its competition.

What follows pro-China Maldives leader, massive win?

The decisive victory of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party in Sunday's parliamentary elections was not anticipated by many. This individual's victory in the presidential election the year prior was due to an accident.  During that period, the 45-year-old mayor of the capital Male abruptly registered as a proxy candidate for the presidency, after the opposition leader, former President Abdulla Yameen, was disqualified from running by the Supreme Court on account of a bribery conviction.