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Meet the kowari: Why this cute native Australian animal could soon be extinct - and why everyone should care The ultimate British meal deal: The 5 best main, snack and drink combos, according to AI - so, do YOU agree with its selections? Revealed: The most terrifying sound in the world that mimics the 'scream of a thousand corpses' - so,are you brave enough to listen to it? Advertisem*nt Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location America's secretive $745M nuclear bomber takes flight in first aerial test Mysterious Russian radio signal that's been transmitting for 40 years baffles scientists - amid claimed links to UFOs and nukes Here's what happens to the human body when you don't have sex or masturbat* for months Advertisem*nt How to make your iPhone battery last longer with little-known settings change Instagram suffers widespread outage with users reporting issue viewing stories 4 more years! Intelsat, Northrop Grumman extend satellite servicing contract I'm a financial influencer - Here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet Trilateral Anthony Blinken Does Not Commit To Submitting W.H.O. Pandemic Treaty To Senate For Confirmation Hundreds of thousands of iPhone users can get $350 FREE from Apple - here's how Glue pizza and eat rocks: Google AI search errors go viral Urgent rabies warning to pet owners as disease-riddled bats are discovered across US Blink and you'll miss it! Record-breaking robot can solve a Rubik's Cube in 0.305 seconds - 10 times faster than the quickest human One of the deadliest spiders in the world is resurfacing in the US - here's what to look out for Government wins court case over River Wye pollution Revealed: The countries where people unwittingly eat and inhale the most microplastics - and it's bad news for Britons Why gorillas have such small penises: Scientists uncover the genetic mutation behind apes' 'modest' 1.1-inch genitalia - and it could explain why some men are infertile Fin-tastic stuff! Shark swims 17,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean - smashing the previous record almost six-fold Google to make Pixel phones and drones in India Japan's space agency enlists train operator's AI to foresee in-orbit failures Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars China reveals space weather radar it claims represents a breakthrough Why technology has not transformed building Number of young adults who vape TRIPLES in two years: Shock data show almost a third of 18 to 24-year-olds have used e-cigarettes as experts urge Ministers to sign off landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill before the election I'm a financial advisor - here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet I'm a financial advisor - here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay FAQs
  • 20-05-2024 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk

    Asian hornet hotspots revealed: Interactive map shows the full list of areas at risk - as experts warn the UK will be hit with record numbers this summer - Sci-Tech news - NewsLocker (1)

    This interactive map reveals whether your town is at risk of becoming an Asian hornet hotspot as experts warn record numbers could reach the UK this summer.

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  • Meet the kowari: Why this cute native Australian animal could soon be extinct - and why everyone should care

    25-05-2024 17:18 via dailymail.co.uk

    Asian hornet hotspots revealed: Interactive map shows the full list of areas at risk - as experts warn the UK will be hit with record numbers this summer - Sci-Tech news - NewsLocker (2)

    This animal was once common inland but is now found only in the deserts of southwest Queensland and northeastern South Australia , in less than 20 per cent of its former range.

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  • The ultimate British meal deal: The 5 best main, snack and drink combos, according to AI - so, do YOU agree with its selections?

    25-05-2024 10:02 via dailymail.co.uk

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    What is the ultimate British meal deal? To answer this burning question, MailOnline turned to AI chatbot, ChatGPT, which came up with a list of five top combinations.

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  • Revealed: The most terrifying sound in the world that mimics the 'scream of a thousand corpses' - so,are you brave enough to listen to it?

    25-05-2024 10:02 via dailymail.co.uk

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    The Aztec Death Whistle is somewhere between aspooky gust of whistling wind and 'the scream of a thousand corpses', according to experts.

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  • Extinct ‘mountain jewel’ plant returned to wild - in secret location

    25-05-2024 02:02 via bbc.com

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    A plant picked for its beautiful flowers then wiped out in the UK mainland makes a dramatic return.

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  • America's secretive $745M nuclear bomber takes flight in first aerial test

    25-05-2024 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk

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    New images show America's highly secret, $745-million stealth nuclear bomber taking to the air for what is apparently its first, publicly acknowledged, flight test

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  • Mysterious Russian radio signal that's been transmitting for 40 years baffles scientists - amid claimed links to UFOs and nukes

    25-05-2024 00:51 via dailymail.co.uk

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    The mystery of UVB-76, a decades-old Russian mystery broadcast, has left some believing it might be used for anything from spying to communication with secret alien overlords

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  • Here's what happens to the human body when you don't have sex or masturbat* for months

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    The human body can develop temporary and long-term metal health and medical issues from abstaining from sex, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, experts have warned.

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  • How to make your iPhone battery last longer with little-known settings change

    24-05-2024 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk

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    The evolution from 1G through 4G and individuals who own an iPhone 12 or later may unintentionally be draining their phone's battery.

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    24-05-2024 22:19 via dailymail.co.uk

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    Instagram suffers widespread outage with users reporting issue viewing stories

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  • 4 more years! Intelsat, Northrop Grumman extend satellite servicing contract

    24-05-2024 21:35 via go.theregister.com

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    Mission Extension Vehicle to fuel up helpless but functional sats Northrop Grumman has signed a four-year contract renewal with Intelsat to continue providing on-orbit extension services for satellites.…

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  • I'm a financial influencer - Here is why you should NEVER link your bank account to digital payment apps like Apple Pay and Samsung Wallet

    24-05-2024 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk

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    Consumers should never link their personal bank accounts to Apple Pay, a TikToker warned in a video, noting the issue arises if your smartphone is stolen.

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  • Trilateral Anthony Blinken Does Not Commit To Submitting W.H.O. Pandemic Treaty To Senate For Confirmation

    24-05-2024 17:53 via technocracy.news

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    Since 1973, eleven of the sixteen Secretaries of State have been members of the Trilateral Commission—almost seventy percent! The rest were closely aligned with the Commission. The current Secretary is Trilateral Anthony Blinken. This article hints at Blinken’s intention: HE WILL NOT SUBMIT the WHO “treaty” to the Senate for 2/3 confirmation. Why not? It is not Trilateral policy!
    The Trilateral Commission has also dominated the positions of U.S. Trade Representative (who

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  • Hundreds of thousands of iPhone users can get $350 FREE from Apple - here's how

    24-05-2024 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk

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    A 2019 lawsuit charged that faulty audio chips in some iPhones led to major issues with calls, Siri, apps, and more. Apple has settled for$35 million but admitted no wrongdoing

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  • Glue pizza and eat rocks: Google AI search errors go viral

    24-05-2024 16:16 via bbc.com

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    Google has defended the answers given by AI Overview, describing them as "isolated examples".

  • Urgent rabies warning to pet owners as disease-riddled bats are discovered across US

    24-05-2024 15:06 via dailymail.co.uk

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    'Groups of bats can move into people's homes and that underscores the importance of knowing the ways of keeping bats out,'public health officials said this Monday

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  • Blink and you'll miss it! Record-breaking robot can solve a Rubik's Cube in 0.305 seconds - 10 times faster than the quickest human

    24-05-2024 15:05 via dailymail.co.uk

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    The Rubik's Cube is light work for one robot, which has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest robot to solve a rotating puzzle cube.

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  • One of the deadliest spiders in the world is resurfacing in the US - here's what to look out for

    24-05-2024 14:50 via dailymail.co.uk

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    Females black widows can strike with a neurotoxin venom, 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake bite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe amid'black widow summer'

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  • Government wins court case over River Wye pollution

    24-05-2024 14:06 via bbc.com

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    The High Court ruled that the Environment Agency and the UK government were implementing the law properly.

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  • Revealed: The countries where people unwittingly eat and inhale the most microplastics - and it's bad news for Britons

    24-05-2024 14:05 via dailymail.co.uk

    Asian hornet hotspots revealed: Interactive map shows the full list of areas at risk - as experts warn the UK will be hit with record numbers this summer - Sci-Tech news - NewsLocker (20)

    The UK and Ireland are in joint third place in a study of 109 countries estimating the amount of plastic people around the world unwittingly eat and breathe.

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  • Why gorillas have such small penises: Scientists uncover the genetic mutation behind apes' 'modest' 1.1-inch genitalia - and it could explain why some men are infertile

    24-05-2024 12:03 via dailymail.co.uk

    Asian hornet hotspots revealed: Interactive map shows the full list of areas at risk - as experts warn the UK will be hit with record numbers this summer - Sci-Tech news - NewsLocker (21)

    Gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, with the average member measuring just 1.1-inches long.

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  • Fin-tastic stuff! Shark swims 17,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean - smashing the previous record almost six-fold

    24-05-2024 11:04 via dailymail.co.uk

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    A silky shark has broken the world record after swimming a staggering 17,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

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  • Google to make Pixel phones and drones in India

    24-05-2024 08:00 via bbc.com

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    The tech giant is set to manufacture advanced versions of the smartphone in Tamil Nadu state.

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  • Japan's space agency enlists train operator's AI to foresee in-orbit failures

    24-05-2024 05:53 via go.theregister.com

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    Shinkansen maintenance tricks boost reliability on the ground, so why not? Japan's space agency JAXA has teamed up with West Japan Railway Company to apply the latter's AI-powered failure-prediction technology to operating spacecraft.…

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  • Musk opposes US tariffs on Chinese electric cars

    24-05-2024 05:11 via bbc.com

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    He previously warned Chinese car makers would "demolish" rivals if there were no trade barriers.

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  • China reveals space weather radar it claims represents a breakthrough

    24-05-2024 03:50 via go.theregister.com

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    Might share tech and data with the world sometime … maybe China says it has created its own radar technology to help it forecast space weather, and claimed it made breakthroughs along the way.…

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  • Why technology has not transformed building

    24-05-2024 01:07 via bbc.com

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    New technology has yet to transform homebuilding which is still largely a manual task.

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  • Number of young adults who vape TRIPLES in two years: Shock data show almost a third of 18 to 24-year-olds have used e-cigarettes as experts urge Ministers to sign off landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill before the election

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    Researchers from University College London (UCL) said the use of disposable vapes among people aged 18 to 24 is driving the use of highly-addictive nicotine in England.

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    FAQs

    Do I need to report Asian hornets in the UK? ›

    If you think you have seen an Asian hornet, please notify the Great British Non Native Species Secretariat (NNSS) immediately. In the first instance sightings should be reported through the free Asian Hornet Watch App, available for Android and iPhone.

    How to get rid of Asian hornets? ›

    If you spot an Asian Giant Hornet, call your local Department of Agriculture to report the sighting. Otherwise, you can use Sylo Insecticide and D-Fense Dust to control this pest.

    Where in the US have Asian giant hornets been found? ›

    The only confirmed northern giant hornet sightings in North America are in the Pacific Northwest, in the State of Washington (Whatcom County) and British Columbia (Canada). Identification: The northern giant hornet is the world's largest species of hornet, measuring up to 1.5 inches.

    Where have Asian hornets been spotted in the UK? ›

    Last year most hornet sightings were in Kent, but they were also spotted here in Plymouth with two nests destroyed in July 2023. They were also spotted in Dorset, Essex, Hampshire, London, Sussex, and Surrey, and as far north as Yorkshire and even Northumberland.

    What happens if you get stung by an Asian hornet? ›

    Abdominal pain. A weak and rapid pulse. Runny nose and sneezing, or swollen tongue or lips. arrest, though rarely there can be failure of kidneys or multiple organs, typically after a relatively large number of stings.

    Should I report an Asian giant hornet? ›

    Protecting Pollinators from A New Threat – First-Ever U.S. Sightings of Asian Giant Hornet. UPDATE: Please consult the APHIS' Asian Giant Hornet and Lookalikes Guide. If you believe the specimen is an Asian giant hornet, please report your potential sighting to the state apiary inspector .

    What animal kills Asian hornets? ›

    The Asian giant hornet has very few natural predators. However, V. mandarinia nests are attacked by conspecific colonies, and honey buzzards may prey on this hornet. Besides the Honey Buzzard and each other, there are also instances of other insects such as the praying mantis killing Asian giant hornets.

    What to do if you see an Asian giant hornet in your house? ›

    ASIAN GIANT HORNET TIPS

    If you see live Asian giant hornets or suspect a nest, notify your state department of agriculture or state apiarist immediately. Don't attempt to treat an Asian giant hornet nest on your own. If you find a dead Asian giant hornet, carefully collect the insect for the authorities.

    Are Asian giant hornets aggressive? ›

    Like any other social wasp, they will defend their nest if the colony is disrupted. But in most cases they will not do anything if people aren't aggressive toward them. Giant hornets have longer stingers than a honeybee's, and hornets do not break off their stingers when they sting.

    How long can a hornet remember you? ›

    All three hornet castes exhibited olfactory learning and memory, and gynes and drones were able to retain this memory for a long period of time, up to 30 days. Because of the evidently shorter life spans of the workers, we could not assess whether they possess such long-lasting memory.

    Are hornets worse than wasps? ›

    Some may find hornet stings more painful, while others may have a stronger reaction to a wasp sting. However, it really depends on the individual person and the species of the insect. It's important to avoid getting stung in the first place by wearing protective clothing and staying away from nests or hives.

    Are Asian hornets invasive? ›

    Invasive Asian hornets are spreading across the world, making bees their victims. After the attack, when the hornet is left with just the protein-rich flight muscles, it takes its kill back to its nest. Asian hornets are intensive predators of native bees and other pollinators.

    Do Asian hornets live in Florida? ›

    Since the Asian giant hornet is not in Florida, residents of the Sunshine State should worry about other stinging insects.

    Does a hornet sting or bite? ›

    Wasps and hornets may sting when threatened and to defend their nest. Hornets are a specific type of wasp that are usually rounder, fatter and larger than the common wasp. Hornet stings are more painful than wasp stings, but hornets are generally less aggressive if unprovoked.

    Do Asian giant hornets have a queen? ›

    With queens that can grow to two inches long, Asian giant hornets can use mandibles shaped like spiked shark fins to wipe out a honeybee hive in a matter of hours, decapitating the bees and flying away with the thoraxes to feed their young.

    Are hornets protected in the UK? ›

    And even though the European hornets are not protected in the UK, they are becoming critically endangered. So, unless found nesting in a place which poses danger to humans, please leave the European hornets be.

    Can Asian hornets survive in the UK? ›

    Asian hornets could be here to stay in the UK after DNA testing confirmed they survived winter for the first time. The invasive species, which has the scientific name vespa velutina, dismembers and eats bees and poses a threat to local pollinators and ecosystems.

    How do you deal with hornets UK? ›

    Like wasps, hornets that come indoors can be treated by using an insecticidal aerosol spray. Hornets are noisy when in flight and this makes it easy to trace their nest site. They are incredibly defensive of their nest and this is when they are most likely to attack.

    How big is an Asian hornet UK? ›

    An Asian hornet is often 25 mm to 30 mm in length (approximately 1 inch), compared to our native hornet that is 30 mm to 35 mm in length.

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