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NASA’s Lucy mission: A space rock received a moon after a sun-triggered earthquake

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news of fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. CNN — Astronomers were in for a surprise when NASA’s Lucy mission flew past an asteroid named Dinkinesh in November and spotted a contact binary system — two smaller space rocks touching each other — … Read more

Trial results for new lung cancer drug ‘off the charts’, doctors say | Lung cancer

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Doctors are hailing “off-the-charts” trial results that show a new drug has halted the progression of lung cancer for longer than any other treatment in medical history. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.8 million deaths each year. Survival rates for those with advanced forms of the disease, … Read more

Residents spray litter with disinfectant daily as Suez bin crisis continues in Ashford, Swale and Maidstone

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Neighbors plagued by bin problems for almost two months say their road has become a “slum” due to the amount of uncollected rubbish. Some homeowners in Longbridge, Willsborough Lees, Ashford, even sprayed the festering waste with disinfectant every day. David Cossey, of Willesborough Lees, Ashford, now sprays his bin with disinfectant every day. Photo: Joe … Read more

Another chance to see the aurora borealis, plus another solar spectacle

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Another coronal mass ejection from the sun could make the northern lights visible again over parts of New England on Friday night. Even if the geomagnetic aurora borealis isn’t lighting up the skies over Massachusetts, there’s still an incredible opportunity to see a different solar phenomenon. Three weeks ago, a solar storm erupted from a … Read more

Microsoft’s new AI tool that takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds has been called a ‘privacy nightmare’ by experts

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Microsoft’s latest AI-based tool gives your PC a ‘photographic memory’ – but experts are concerned it could harm your privacy. A new tool called “Recall” automatically takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds, which you can review later. Microsoft says that the screenshots are stored locally on your computer and cannot be accessed by … Read more

Charles Clinkard is to close two Teesside shoe stores, including the original Middlesbrough store

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North East shoe company Charles Clinkard has announced plans to close two stores, including its original store in Middlesbrough, which opened 100 years ago. Bosses at Charles Clinkard say the closure comes as the company needs to respond to changing spending habits on the high street and in the wider retail sector, forcing it to … Read more

Ring delays UK launch of Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera

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All products are independently selected by our experts. To help us provide free unbiased advice, we’ll earn an affiliate commission if you buy something. Click here to learn more The launch of a next-generation security camera from Ring has been delayed in the UK. The delay appears to be caused by a problem in the … Read more

A new lung cancer pill has been hailed as an off-the-charts success

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By Kate Pickles Chicago Health Editor 13:01 31 May 2024, updated 15:29 31 May 2024 Patients with incurable lung cancer could have their lives extended by several years by a drug hailed as the “best ever” treatment for the disease. About six in ten patients given a daily tablet treated with lorlatinib survived five years … Read more

Hull-born toy designer’s incredible collectible ‘Aladdin’s cave’ stuns at auction

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A huge collection of antiques, curios and collectables amassed over a lifetime by renowned Hull-born toy designer Patrick Rylands has fetched tens of thousands of pounds at auction. Over five decades, Patrick, 81, the creative mind behind some of the UK’s best-loved toys, from PlayPlax to ‘Rocky Jocky’, has collected an eclectic mix of objects … Read more