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Bodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’ (Simon Dawson/PA)
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Bodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’

The findings may go some way to explaining why people with mental health problems tend to have shorter lifespans, the researchers say.
Other people’s body odour can help treat social anxiety, study suggests (Anna Gowthorpe/PA)
Science

Other people’s body odour can help treat social anxiety - study

Social anxiety is a mental health condition where people worry excessively about participating in social situations

Tech

TikTok to be blocked on City Hall devices

The move by the Greater London Authority came after the UK Government banned ministers from using the video-sharing app on their work phones

Science

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.
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

Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

The Scottish Government also announced that it will follow ministers in Westminster by banning the video-sharing app from official devices.
Tech

Why Apple should bid for Premier League football rights

This would see matches streamed on the Apple TV platform, joining Amazon, BT Sport and Sky Sports as Premier League broadcasters

Science

University of Cambridge scientist wins world’s top neuroscience award

Professor Christine Holt shares the Brain Prize with two other neuroscientists.
Gaming

How does Amazon Luna compare to its rival after its UK launch?

A smattering of games are available to Prime subscribers, but big names require an additional subscription

Gaming

UK to host its first major Fortnite tournament in June

A £100,000 prize pool is up for grabs at the Red Bull Contested event in Edinburgh where top international players are expected

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

TikTok bans some forms of AI-generated content

TikTok has introduced new rules on ‘synthetic’ AI content in an attempt to avoid abuse of its platform

Tech

Robot ‘shark’ is eating plastic waste in London’s Thames river

The aquatic droid can gobble up 22,700 plastic bottles per day

Science

Moon missions will help to pave the way for humans on Mars, astronaut says

Kayla Barron could potentially be the first woman to step foot on the lunar surface as part of Nasa’s Artemis missions.
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