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Why are scientists getting excited about nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion is the process that is at work in the stars and sun. American scientists say they could be on the verge of harnessing it for clean energy.

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Is Boston Dynamics’ parkour performing robot fitter than you?

Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot shows off its parkour skills in a near faultless routine.

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Looking for love? Tinder will need to see your ID

The company said a new option to verify users' ID would be voluntary at first. Japanese users have had to prove their identities since 2019.

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This is what farms could look like in the future

This is a 'Farm of the Future'. In the Netherlands, researchers and farmers are using technological innovations to create an agriculture that is both sustainable and competitive. #EUFarm2Fork

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Net-zero means removing CO2 from the air. That's easier said than done

The experts say carbon capture and storage will be a big part of stopping global warming. The problem is it's difficult and controversial.

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Apple defends new anti-child abuse measures after backlash

Critics penned an open letter, which was signed by 5,000 people and organisations, raising concerns over privacy.

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Belarus Olympic runner used Google Translate to alert Tokyo police

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who arrived in Poland on Wednesday, says the translation app helped convince Japanese police she was in danger.

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Move over TikTok, YouTube Shorts is here to stay

YouTube launched a new $100 million creator fund for their new short form content section. But is it too little too late as they play catch up to the likes of TikTok?

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Why have COVID tracing apps been unsuccessful?

Privacy. Trust. Poor implementation. A new study says these are some of the reasons why contact tracing apps haven’t helped us beat the pandemic.

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Could vibrating shoes improve daily life for the visually impaired?

The new device aims to make navigation safer and easier for people who are visually impaired and travelling alone.

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What does it take to time an Olympic event? Short answer: innovation

With motion sensors and touchpads, official Olympics timekeeper Omega, is striving to record more accurate data.

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Could this South Korean sleep technology be the stuff of dreams?

The COVID pandemic has wreaked havoc on our sleep. Can sleep technology help us drift off?

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Movements of Olympic athletes inspire robot art in a Tokyo zen garden

The robots, which once made cars, are mesmerising visitors to Tokyo 2020 with their peaceful tracing movements.

Mobility

Global chip shortage 'worst in 30 years' for European carmakers

Over 80 per cent of German carmakers and their suppliers are now being directly impacted by the ongoing semiconductor shortage.

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The self-destructing website that you can tell your deepest secrets to

With unexpected beginnings, this self-destructing website caught the imaginations of hundreds of thousands of people during COVID.

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Tech this week: Pegasus saga, big tech small fines, Facebook in court

The French finance minister's phone is being investigated as a potential victim of the Pegasus spyware and Google was fined €35,560 for a Russian data law breach.

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Olympic athletes are using CBD. Here's why it's controversial

US footballer Megan Rapinoe promotes CBD products as part of her training regime. At the same time, Sha’Carri Richardson was barred from Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for marijuana.

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The robot scientist searching for a COVID-19 cure

Eve can take on everyday experiments, freeing up human scientists to take on more creative tasks.

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Can I get a seat on the train? Google Maps crowding predictions expand

The search giant says it will show crowding information for "over 10,000" transport agencies as travellers look to maintain social distancing.

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Tech this week: Social media fines and offence scales, Kaseya's key

What happened in tech this week? Facebook and Twitter were fined in Russia and Instagram launched an offensive content scale.