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Archaeologists on ‘first-of-its-kind’ mission to map sunken ancient landscapes

Dr Simon Fitch and Professor Richard Bates will travel to Croatia to begin a five-day long survey of the Adriatic seabed.
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Gaming

Why is Microsoft keen to buy Activision Blizzard?

Why Microsoft’s proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard is so controversial

Science

Asteroid passing by Earth will be visible through small telescope

An asteroid of this size passes near Earth about once every decade

Insider

Friends in the city: Top apps for platonic dating

Even traditional dating apps such as Bumble and Tinder have introduced friendship features

Tech

ChatGPT can now browse the web, book holidays, and find restaurants

The chatbot can fetch up-to-date information and access services such as Expedia and OpenTable

Tech

Watchdog drops games console concerns over £56bn Microsoft-Activision deal

The CMA said the ‘transaction will not result in a substantial lessening of competition in relation to console gaming in the UK’.
Tech

Twitter to remove legacy verified badges on April Fool’s Day

The only way to get a blue checkmark after that date will be to pay for Twitter Blue

Tech

‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy checkmarks

Accounts will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue to keep their verification.
Science

Scientists reveal how deceptive daisy creates ‘fake lady flies’ to attract males

Gorteria diffusa is the only daisy known to develop structures on its petals that look like female flies.
Science

European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

The findings suggest that mixing between the two groups resulted in mosaics of genetic variation that were acted upon by natural selection.
Gaming

Counter-Strike 2 is real, and coming this summer

This is a free upgrade to Counter-Strike GO and could be the ‘largest technical leap forward in Counter-Strike’s history’

Science

Human infrastructure in 80% of global biodiversity sites, study finds

At least three-quarters contain roads while hundreds face new extractive or fossil fuel energy developments in future.
Science

‘Fifth of UK hospitals cancelled operations’ during three days of 2022 heatwave

The findings are based on surveys from surgeons, anaesthetists and critical care doctors working during the heatwave from July 16-19 2022.
Science

Study describes new ‘safe’ technique for producing babies of the desired sex

However, experts are concerned about the ethical implications of the findings.
Tech

AI images of imagined Donald Trump arrest shared on Twitter

One tweet, which features three images of Trump tussling with police, has been viewed more than eight million times

Science

Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

The condition is known as misophonia, and is a strong negative reaction to common sounds, which are usually made by other people.
Science

James Webb Space Telescope spots scorching swirling clouds on remote planet

The researchers also made clear detections of water, methane and carbon monoxide on the planet which orbits two stars.
Science

Photosynthesis ‘hack’ could ‘lead to new ways of developing renewable energy’

An international team, led by experts from the University of Cambridge, studied the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.
Science

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

The German composer and pianist began to suffer progressive hearing loss in his 20s.
Tech

Your iPhone calls are about to get clearer thanks to new iOS 16 update

A new feature called voice Isolation can block out background noise during calls

Gaming

Microsoft gives Sony a decade to build a Call of Duty rival

PlayStation owners are facing a bleak future without the hit game

Tech

Parts of London left behind as Openreach fibre hits 10 million homes

While parts of the country have almost universal full-fibre coverage, fewer than one in 10 homes and businesses in London have access to full-fibre broadband

Tech

Amazon raises minimum starting pay for thousands of workers by 50p to £11

The online giant employs more than 50,000 people across the UK.
Science

Any type of hormonal contraceptive ‘may increase breast cancer risk’

But experts suggest the benefits of taking the contraceptives may outweigh the risk of taking the pill

Tech

Google rival to ChatGPT begins rollout across UK

Bard will become available to a small number of UK and US users from Tuesday
Science

Scientists use 3D printer to make dessert from seven ingredients

Researchers in the US wanted to understand more about how 3D-printed food technology could enhance the culinary experience.
Tech

This portable speaker is made from waste plastic and batteries

Sustainable design studio gomi’s ‘collection one’ speakers contain the equivalent material of 44 plastic bags

Tech

First-generation iPhone sells for almost £45,000

The original series device has sold for almost 100 times its original cost at auction

Science

Astronomers observe aftermath of Nasa mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid

As well as a test of planetary defence, the Dart mission gave astronomers a chance to learn more about the Dimorphos asteroid.
Tech

This tool stops AI copying your art style

Glaze subtly changes an artist’s work to make AI see it completely differently

Gaming

Microsoft wants to put an Xbox app store on your phone

With a bit of help from EU lawmakers it may become possible to play Xbox and third-party content on any screen, threatening Apple and Google’s dominance of app stores

Tech

Volkswagen ID.5 - stylish, easy-driving ‘coupe SUV’

Electric family car offering kerb appeal and zero emissions

Gaming

Netflix reveals big push into mobile gaming this year

A total of 40 new games are on the way, with a further 70 in development

Tech

Diablo IV beta: Early access review of the dark fantasy game

Blizzard’s latest version goes further into horror territory with countless undead and demons to be slaughtered, it is also less linear, with a huge gamescape to explore

Science

Researchers identify a new taste receptor in flies for alkaline food

Scientists suggest their findings could provide a basis for future studies on alkaline taste in other animals.
Tech

iPhone passcode theft – what can you do?

Some tips to protect your iPhone from thieves who know your passcode

Tech

Amazon to axe another 9,000 jobs globally

The cuts come on top of 18,000 job cuts the business had already announced in January.