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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp are DOWN: Social media platforms crash worldwide leaving MILLIONS of users frustrated Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are down worldwide The outage hit around 5pm ET and is impacting tens of thousands of users  Some users are experiencing…

Two physicians said they recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for all pregnant and breastfeeding people.  The only exception is that people who’ve had a serious reaction to a vaccine or part of the COVID-19 vaccine should consult their doctor first.  If you’re “super…

Dr. Fauci told Insider how his behavior has and has not changed after getting his COVID-19 vaccine. He hosts gatherings at home but still won’t go to crowded indoor places where people are maskless. Although the CDC now says vaccinated Americans can…

NASA explains mystery ‘rainbow’ on Mars Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino joins ‘America’s Newsroom.’ NASA has debunked speculation over an image from Mars that appeared to show what many believed to be a “rainbow” or “dustbow.” In a Tuesday tweet, the NASA…

Modern human brains are ‘relatively young’ and only evolved 1.7 million years ago after the earliest humans first dispersed from Africa, study finds  Scientists in Switzerland say the human brain as we know it is relatively young  They performed computed tomography analyses of…

There’s concern coronavirus variants can partially evade vaccines made to target the original virus. But research suggests the parts of our immune system activated by vaccines can still fight variants. Experts say to think of vaccines like an elite athlete: They can…

Airline passengers may be able to securely connect to their families and browse the internet mid-flight via LASER systems as early as mid-2022, European Space Agency claims The UltraAir system will see lasers transmit data via satellites to the ground It could…

The UK is to offer alternatives to the AstraZeneca vaccine to under-30s over reports of blood clots. Officials say the “suspected” side effect is very rare, and vaccine benefits still outweigh risks. But they said the decision was made as young people…

‘This is our Mars rover landing moment’: Physicists reveal ‘tantalizing’ results from particle experiment that could rewrite the laws of physics Muons traveled  around the 50-foot track of a 15-ton electromagnet for the study The study was to measure the wobble of…

‘Until we meet again’: The Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter snap a selfie as the copter prepares for its first flight on Mars that is compared to the ‘Wright Brothers’ moment on Earth NASA released an image snapped by Perseverance with Ingenuity…

Were Bronze Age dogs vegetarians? Protein in 3,000-year-old bones reveal domesticated canines had a diet of primarily cereal grains Early domesticated dogs fed off meat scraps from hunter-gatherers As farming took over, their diet shifted to plants and mainly cereals Researchers in…

SpaceX launches TENTH batch of new Starlink satellites into orbit for 2021 bringing the firm one step closer to meeting Elon Musk’s goal of sending 1,500 into space this year SpaceX launched its 10th batch of Starlink internet satellites for 2021 The…

All three US-authorized coronavirus vaccines can have similar side effects, though they vary slightly. Injection-site pain is the most common side effect of all three shots. More than 60% of participants in Moderna’s and Pfizer’s trials also reported fatigue. See more stories…

Approval granted for clinical trials of an AI THERAPIST working alongside psychedelic drugs to treat depression and addiction Researchers will begin clinical trials to test a new machine learning therapy tool  The brain computer interface will monitor a patient and provide feedback…

Rare ‘cuckoo wasp’ species discovered in Norway learns the ‘language’ of other insects before laying eggs in a host’s nest so their young can feast on the other offspring Cuckoo wasp larvae hatch faster than their hosts’ offspring, and will devour their…

The coronavirus variant found in the UK was discovered outside London last year, The CDC director said it’s now the dominant strain in the US.  Research has suggested that it’s likely associated with higher mortality than other variants. See more stories on…

Evidence is mounting that a tiny subatomic particle called a muon is disobeying the laws of physics as we thought we knew them, scientists announced on Wednesday. The best explanation, physicists say, is that the muon is being influenced by forms of…

Women’s PAIN is not taken as seriously as men’s – even when they experience identical injuries, study warns Pain responses may be perceived differently by others based on a person’s sex  Experts found women’s pain is perceived as less severe by both…

Sperm whales changed their behavior to dodge whaling ships in the 1800s, according to a study. That behavior spread among sperm whales and disrupted the whaling industry, scientists found. This could be an example of animal “culture”, the lead author of the…

‘Portrait of the Artist as a Young Bot’: NASA’s Perseverance rover snaps adorable selfies of its ‘head’ and ‘face’ as it explores Mars’ Jezero Crater Images show Perseverance’s remote sensing mast, which is laden with cameras   Perseverance arrived on Mars on…

It is telling, the entomologist Eleanor Spicer Rice writes in her introduction to a new book of ant photography by Eduard Florin Niga, that humans looking downward on each other from great heights like to describe the miniaturized people we see below…

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in India and northern California. It has a combination of mutations that may help it spread more quickly or evade vaccines.  But there’s no evidence yet that the variant is “doubly scary” or “doubly transmissible,”…

Climate change has sparked a mass exodus of nearly 50,000 marine species from warming waters at the equator toward the poles, study reveals A new study has uncovered a mass exodus of marine species from the equator  A total of 48,661 species moved…

Is Spotify’s algorithm sexist? Streaming platform is more likely to recommend songs by male musicians than females, study reveals Music streaming services like Spotify ‘give much more exposure’ to male artists Researchers analysed the listening habits of 330,000 people over nine years…

Matt Hancock says social distancing may become ‘social norm’ When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we…

The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox The idea of an asteroid careening towards Earth is the subject of many sci-fi fantasies, but NASA's solution to the problem is even wilder…

Blood type does NOT affect a person’s risk of getting severe Covid, study finds – debunking previous research Various previous studies have found people with type A blood are more at-risk  But new findings from US-based researchers debunk these now outdated results Most…

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Are you part of the ‘Emojification resistance’? Scientists urge people to pull faces at their phone as part of a new game that exposes the risks of ’emotion recognition technology’ Technology uses artificial intelligence to determine how a person is feeling  Algorithms scan a…

Expert calls for BAMBOO to be sold with a warning as the highly-invasive oriental plant can damage houses and break through bricks, mortar and concrete just like Japanese knotweed EXCLUSIVE: Invasive plant expert is calling for bamboo to come with a warning  …