'What's special about this experiment is we've seen quantum effects on something as large as a human'
'Spooky' quantum movements seen happening to large objects, scientists say
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Parler reveals strange things it bans as people suspended from Twitter head to rival app
Included in the list is pornography, swearing, obscene user names, and spamming photos of faecal matter
DuckDuckGo down in India: Private browser mysteriously stops working
The error can be bypassed by users changing their DNS server
Coronavirus immunity levels ‘higher than antibody tests suggest’, claims study
More people have got immunity to coronavirus than antibody tests suggest, according to new research from Sweden.
Facebook bans extremist Boogaloo groups after profiting from their adverts 'for months'
The Boogaloo movement is an US-based anti-government group which has gained momentum against the Black Lives Matter movement
Facebook bans hundreds of profiles trying to incite second civil war in the US
Facebook has banned 315 accounts which it said belonged to "Boogaloos" - participants in an extremist movement in the US which believes a second civil war is inevitable or desirable.
Exotic particle that has never been seen before found at CERN
Discovery likely to be first of a previously unknown class of particles, researchers say
US designates Huawei and ZTE as ‘national security threats’
The US has officially designated Huawei and ZTE as threats to national security, blocking American companies from spending federal subsidies on their equipment.
'Extraordinary' amber fossils reveal how ancient insects used colour for camouflage
The bright colours could be used as camouflage, or to help maintain body temperatures
Scientists investigate how Arctic plant was brought back to life after 32,000 years
Scientists are investigating how an Arctic plant was brought back to life after 32,000 years.
Companies ‘virtue signalling’ over Facebook advertising boycott
Sir Martin Sorrell has accused some companies of "virtue signalling" as Facebook faces a growing advertising boycott over concerns that it is not doing enough to tackle hate speech.
Google buys smart-glasses company North
North's own products, the Focal 1.0 and Focal 2.0, will be discontinued
Facebook tells users how to stop false stories in their news feed
Facebook has launched a new campaign to help people spot false stories and misinformation.
Facebook changes news feed to prioritise original reporting
It is being tested for English-language content first, before being rolled out globally
Electric bicycle buying guide: Everything you need to know about ebikes, from motors to batteries
Wondering about the future of transportation? Well, these may just be the answer
Microsoft suspended Facebook and Instagram advertising but is not a part of the global boycott
The company does not want to be advertising alongside 'hate speech, pornography, [and] terrorist content'
YouTube removes three prominent white supremacist channels
The company also terminated over 25,000 channels for violating hate speech policies
Apple’s iPhone 12 might be sold without a charger or plug adaptor in the box
Apple could sell the iPhone 12, its first device capable of 5G connections, without headphones, a charger or a plug adaptor in the box.
Scientists astonished as 'monster star' mysteriously disappears
'This would be the first direct detection of such a monster star ending its life in this manner'
Facebook defends itself as advertisers rush to boycott platform
Site has come under criticism for its response to Donald Trump posts and other inflammatory content
Twitch bans Trump accounts for 'hateful conduct'
Twitch said that it does not 'make exceptions for political or newsworthy content'
Tenth-brightest star dims ahead of potentially imminent supernova
Betelgeuse, normally one of the brightest stars in the night sky, has dimmed 60% ahead of what some astronomers think is a potentially imminent supernova.
New swine flu found in pigs in China with ‘human pandemic potential’
A new strain of swine flu which has the potential to spread to humans and cause another pandemic has been identified by researchers in China.
Trump suspended from Twitch as Reddit shuts down supporters’ forum
Donald Trump has been suspended from livestreaming platform Twitch for "hateful conduct" and Reddit has shut down a forum for the president's supporters.
India bans 59 mostly Chinese apps following border clash
India has banned 59, mostly Chinese, apps including TikTok, WeChat and Weibo, its government says.
TikTok banned in India along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps amid border tensions
TikTok has been banned in India, along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps, as tensions between the two countries continue.
Huawei P40 Pro Plus review: the closest yet to a Google-free life
Going without US companies is both a blessing and a curse
AI experts warn against crime prediction algorithms, saying there are no 'physical features to criminality'
The experts say that such research could encourage a feedback loop of racially-biased data developing racially-biased algorithms
Mysterious face emoji trend used as fundraiser for Black Lives Matter campaigns
The website directs users to three organisations: the Loveland Foundation, the Innocence Project, and the Okra Project
Apple reveals its best apps and games of the year as part of design awards
Event usually a key part of Apple's annual software conference – which took place virtually this year
Apple Watch sleep tracking: How new update encourages you to get to bed
In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Apple exec Kevin Lynch reveals the company's newest Apple Watch feature, sleep tracking
Google Meet adds new features to video call app as it takes on Zoom
Background blur, hand-raising, and Google Assistant will be coming to Meet
Facebook tests dark mode for select iPhone users
Instagram and WhatsApp, also owned by Facebook, already have dark modes
Apple could launch iPhone 12 without headphones or a charger, expert says
The move will cut production costs of new smartphone
Nasa releases time lapse footage of the sun from 2010 to 2020
The agency took 425 million high-resolution images over a decade
Betelgeuse: 'Large spots' explain star's recent unusual behaviour, scientists say
The recent unusual behaviour of the star Betelgeuse could finally have been explained, after new work by astronomers.
Trump retweets video featuring supporter shouting ‘white power’
President Trump has retweeted a video featuring a supporter shouting "white power" at other demonstrators in Florida.
‘The nation is counting on you’: CIA’s thrilling advert to recruit more diverse candidates
The CIA has launched a recruitment campaign across online video streaming websites, emphasising the value that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds bring to the agency.
Facebook to flag ‘newsworthy’ posts that violate terms, including Trump’s
Facebook has said it will flag posts from "newsworthy" politicians that break its rules, including those from US President Donald Trump.
Facebook to label inflammatory posts from Trump and other politicians after advertisers boycott site
Mark Zuckerberg is 'optimistic that we're going to be able to make progress on these challenges'
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