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Scientists can now cause people to hear phantom voices and ‘feel a presence in the room’

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By Science Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 22:25 BST, 20 October 2023 | Updated: 22:28 BST, 20 October 2023 Scientists can now cause people to hear phantom voices.  Generally, 5-10 percent of healthy individuals hallucinate, according to a recent series of psychiatric surveys conducted in Norway. But to understand why, a team of scientists in Switzerland … Read more

iPhone users say their smartphones are mysteriously turning off in the middle of the night – here’s what to do if your device is affected

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Users say they’ve been prompted to enter their PINs first thing in the morning This suggests an iPhone reboot has happened on its own accord  By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 13:45 BST, 12 October 2023 | Updated: 15:18 BST, 12 October 2023 iPhone users have swarmed social media this week amid concerns their smartphones … Read more

Last month was Earth’s hottest September EVER, data reveals – and forecasters say 2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record

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September 2023 saw an average surface air temperature of 16.38°C This officially makes las month the hottest September on record By Colin Fernandez Environment Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 05:00 BST, 5 October 2023 | Updated: 09:44 BST, 5 October 2023 Last month was Earth’s hottest September ever, data reveals – and forecasters say … Read more

‘Mega’ spider five times bigger than normal arachnids is discovered in Australia (but fortunately it went extinct 11 million years ago)

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By Nathan Schmidt For Nca Newswire Published: 08:00 BST, 29 September 2023 | Updated: 09:37 BST, 29 September 2023 A horrifying trapdoor spider measuring more than 20mm in length roamed regional Australia millions of years ago, scientists have discovered. The spider, named Megamonodontium mccluskyi, was unearthed by a group of scientists working at a renowned … Read more

The most annoying crisps to eat in public, revealed: Hula Hoops are as noisy as a vacuum cleaner, scientists say as they reveal the brands with the loudest crunch

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Scientists used a decibel meter to analyse the crunch of ten popular crisps Hula-Hoops were found to be the noisiest, while Skips were the quietest  By Shivali Best For Mailonline Published: 11:09 BST, 15 September 2023 | Updated: 14:23 BST, 15 September 2023 Whether it’s a tangy Dorito or a cheesy Wotsit, crisps are one … Read more

Apple begins selling adaptors, wires and other gizmos just moments after announcing the iPhone 15 and new AirPods will require a NEW charging cord

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Apple just unveiled the new iPhone 15 – and the tech giant has not wasted time cashing in on the announcement. Within minutes after the company’s ‘Wonderlust’ event concluded, consumers spotted a new $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter for sale in the Apple Store.  While some praised Apple for the ‘affordable’ price, others are in … Read more

Study finds women who have just given birth are more likely to see faces in everyday objects – so can YOU see them?

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Face pareidolia is when people see faces in random objects or light patterns Women who have just given birth are most likely to experience the occurrence By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Published: 22:37 BST, 12 September 2023 | Updated: 14:51 BST, 13 September 2023 Whether it is a cloud formation, piece of tree bark … Read more

The ambulance of the future? Spaceship-like flying vehicle can zip through the air at 288mph – and could reach patients within eight minutes

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It may look like something out of the classic science-fiction series Thunderbirds. But this spaceship-like flying vehicle could well be an ambulance of the future. That’s because it has been designed to speed to emergencies at 288mph (250 knots), with the target of arriving at the scene within just eight minutes. Although it is currently just … Read more

Who will win the 2023 Rugby World Cup? Scientists use an algorithm to predict the champion (and it’s not looking good for England!)

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The moment that rugby fans have been waiting for is finally almost here, with the 2023 Rugby World Cup set to begin this Friday. The tournament is being held in France this year and will see 20 countries battle it out across 48 matches. While South Africa took home the trophy at the 2019 World … Read more

iPhone 15 pro max to cost $3,195 in Australia – more expensive than a MacBook

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Apple’s new iPhone 15 models are tipped to be the tech giant’s priciest yet and set Aussies back at least $3,000 for the top end smartphone version which will be the first ever to have two terabytes of storage. Industry insiders report that the highly anticipated iPhone 15 Max 2TB could start from A$3,195. That’s … Read more