84: Mysterious Fast Radio Burst Known Population Doubles

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*Mysterious Fast Radio Burst known population doubles

Astronomers have just doubled the number of known Fast Radio Bursts – mysterious millisecond flashes of powerful radio waves from deep space.

*BepiColombo blasts off to explore the mysteries of the planet Mercury

The European Space Agency’s BepiColombo mission has blasted off on a seven-year journey to explore the mysteries of the planet Mercury.

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*Intriguing new target on Mercury for BepiColombo

As the BepiColombo mission speeds on its epic journey to the planet Mercury – two new studies have shed light on when the rock closest to the Sun formed and the puzzle of its chemical composition.

*Scientists identify three key factors causing Earth’s spin axis to drift

Scientists have confirmed that anthropomorphic climate change – that is global warming caused by man’s use of fossil fuels – is now so profound – it's affecting the Earth’s spin.

*The Science Report

Eating green leafy vegetables and beetroot could reduce early-stage age-related macular degeneration.

Flexible new semiconductor brings bendable smartphones and televisions a step closer.

Doubt cast over whether 3.7 billion-year-old fossils are evidence of early life or just rocks.

Microsoft Windows 10 update blamed for computer problems worldwide.

Alex on Tech fake news on Facebook.

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