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Uber reveals the most weird and wonderful objects left in its vehicles this year - from a

NEW There's nothing worse than travelling home in an Uber, only to discover when you walk through the door that you've left a phone or bag in the vehicle. But rest assured if that has happened to you - you're not alone. Uber has revealed the most weird and wonderful objects left in its vehicles this year. While items of clothing, luggage, headphones and wallets are the most frequently forgotten items, it seems that some Uber riders didn't just leave the usuals behind.

Meet Atlas 2.0! Boston Dynamics reveals new robot after retiring legendary humanoid - as terrified viewers claim it 'looks like something out of The Exorcist'

Boston Dynamics has announced today that it plans to sell the new version of its humanoid Atlas robot to manufacturers. The old version grew famous for dancing, running, jumping, and even doing parkour in viral videos, but it was never sold commercially. The new robot is majorly overhauled from the previous version.

EXCLUSIVETesla's Cybertruck disaster: Insider reveals 'serious safety issues' behind scenes of EV rollout - as drone footage shows hundreds of unfinished trucks backed up at Texas factory

Current Tesla staff have disclosed 'serious safety issues' to an ex-Tesla employee. The ex-Tesla engineer and whistleblower is now suing for Tesla for defamation. 'Good engineers,' ex-Tesla engineer says, 'are afraid to say something is wrong'

Microplastics have been found in the brains and gallstones of mice, according to a pair of new studies. Experts warn that microplastics are most likely never going away, remaining in our bodies.

A new video of researchers communicating with a humpback whale in Alaska over 20 minutes. The researchers hope the breakthrough could lead to communication with aliens.

Scientists found that fool's gold in the Appalachian Mountains contains an unexpected metal that's needed to produce green energy like electric vehicles, phones and laptops, and e-bikes.

What is cloud seeding? Step-by-step graphic reveals how the weather modification technique

On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates was hit with a year and a half of rain in a single day, leaving much of Dubai underwater. Now, experts have questioned whether the desert city's sudden deluge might have been caused by climate meddling. Since the early 1990s, the UAE has used a technique called cloud seeding to boost its annual rainfall and boost supplies of drinking water. This technique sees specialised salt flares released from planes, before flying inside clouds to trigger rainfall. So, as Dubai faces its most severe rain on record MailOnline takes a step-by-step look at how the controversial technique works.

Tesla reportedly halts ALL Cybertruck deliveries due to fatal flaw that causes EV to accelerate to top speeds

An analysis told DailyMail.com that all Cybertruck deliveries have been put on pause. The recall is due to a potentially fatal issue with the accelerator pedal. Dan Ives, managing director at New York's Wedbush Securities, told DailyMail.com 'We are not confident this will be resolved the next few weeks.' Ives also said it appears that all Cybertruck deliveries have been put on pause. The recall comes after a new Tesla owner shared the design flaw in a video , claiming the pedal cover slipped forward and wedged the accelerator under the interior that was held down 100 percent.

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Vikings may have practiced ancient form of plastic surgery 1,000 years ago, study suggests

Viking women intentionally deformed their skulls 1,000 years ago, according to a new study. The researchers found the elongated skulls of three women from an island in the Baltic Sea. The skulls were likely altered when the women were babies because of the soft bones that could be elongated using bandages.

Utah wildlife officials have found nine dead beavers contracted tularemia, also called rabbit fever. The disease can spread to humans, becoming fatal if its left untreated and antibiotics aren't taken.

With millions of jobs at risk from AI in the future, a survey of 16,000 workers found nearly half admit the technology can already outperform them in 'routine tasks' - and pays better attention to detail.

The enormous stellar black hole hiding in Earth's backyard: Scientists discover a huge

A black hole called Gaia BH3 is 'extremely' close to us, astronomically speaking, according to experts at the Paris Observatory in France. It is a mere 2000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Aquila. This makes it the second-closest known black hole to Earth, after Gaia BH1, which is about 1,500 light-years away. If this sounds worrying, Pasquale Panuzzo, an astronomer at the Paris Observatory, assures us 'there is no reason to be scared'.

Bacteria like E. coli and salmonella can home in on blood, a process called 'bacterial vampirism.' In people with IBD who have small cuts in the gut, these bacteria can easily find their way into the blood.

Researchers in France and the US discovered there is a link between menstrual cycles and the full moon. The moon affects the body's circadian rhythms, syncing the cycles.

Humane's tiny, $700 wearable computer, AI Pin, vowed to be user's virtual personal assistant and a veritable 'iPhone killer.' But savage reviews blasted its AI for wrong answers

NASA announced it needs help bringing rock samples back from Mars that Perseverance Rover had collected in its search for signs of life. The existing plan is 'too expensive' and would take 'too long.'

Pandas are NOT all black and white - and now scientists know why some are different

Hailing from forests nestled within mountain ranges across China , the iconic giant panda has long captivated the world with its distinctive black and white coat. Yet, amidst the sea of monochrome fur, a rare sight occasionally emerges - a panda adorned in rich shades of brown. For years, the origins of these unconventional pandas have puzzled scientists and conservationists alike, with experts previously attributing their mutation to inbreeding or environmental factors. Now, a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers in Beijing, China, has shed light on this captivating phenomenon, uncovering the genetic underpinnings behind the existence of brown pandas and dispelling the notion of inbreeding as the cause. After examining the genetics of pandas in the wild and in captivity, scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Zoology in Beijing have suggested that pandas with brown-and-white coats are the result of natural variation

Experts found that 51% of adults said they are 'often overwhelmed' from moment they get out of bed. The new survey, which polled 2,000 adults found 47% feel busier now than they ever have before

TikTok shared extensive user data with Chinese-based parent company ByteDance, a new investigation claims, even after TikTok said it had cut most ties with ByteDance, raising privacy concerns.

Scientists from Flinders University have discovered three species of giant kangaroo that roamed Australia five million years ago, with the biggest growing to twice the size of a human.

The design of a new train station in the Chinese City of Nanjing has been relentlessly mocked on social media, with internet users comparing the shape to a sanitary pad.

Earth's fourth global coral bleaching event is CONFIRMED: Scientists warn once brightly-coloured reefs across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans have been bleached white by record water temperatures

A report, published by the International Coral Reef Institute (ICRI), reveals that since 2023 there has been confirmation of mass bleaching of coral reefs in at least 53 countries, territories and local economies. This includes Florida, the Caribbean, the Eastern Tropical Pacific including Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, large areas of the South Pacific including Fiji, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Kiribati, and the Samoas, the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Aden.

Users have been left furious following a subtle change within the app. 'Online' and 'Typing' - words displayed under the other user's name in your chats - now have a capital 'O' and a capital 'T'.

EXCLUSIVEDark circles, extra wrinkles and sagging skin: Terrifying images reveal what can happen to your face if you don't get 7 hours of sleep a night

We're all regularly reminded that we should be getting at least seven hours of sleep every night. But whether it's laying awake with stress or being kept up by the children, in reality, many Britons get significantly less than this. Now, experts have warned that your face could be paying the price. Sleep tech firm Simba has used AI to reveal what can happen to your face if you don't get enough sleep. From dark circles to extra wrinkles, the images may serve as a reminder of the importance of getting a decent kip.

Six endangered smalltooth sawfish were found dead, washed up on shore in the Florida Keys in the last week. The anomaly is baffling researchers and coincides with reports of spinning fish.

The looped towers of pink plasma, each called a 'solar prominence,' are 10 times the length of Earth's diameter. Anchored to the Sun's surface, each one can last for months

Charlotte the stingray, who apparently became pregnant without a male, has begun growing a new barb after dropping hers in February. This is a sign that she's in good health, said her caretakers.

See inside the Titanic like NEVER before: Incredible video reveals a cross section of the doomed liner in its former glory before it sank in 1912 - as one billionaire prepares to recreate it

Posted to YouTube by US animator Jared Owen, it shows Titanic from every angle, exactly as it appeared just before it set sail from Southampton 112 years ago. The video may prove helpful to Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, who has promised to recreate the famous ship at an estimated cost of £1 billion. 'Titanic II', to be ready by 2027, will closely mimic the original ship's specifications, while including modern 21st navigation and safety systems.

Tesla's Cybertruck has sparked concerns for one owner who said a malfunction with the accelerator has turned the vehicle into a 'death trap' after the pedal got stuck while driving.

An astronomical event that only occurs once every 18.6 years could prove a theory about Stonehenge, say experts at the universities of Oxford, Leicester and Bournemouth.

NASA is preparing to make a big announcement about the future of the Mars Sample Return mission which was called into question by a damning report last year.

A jaguar savaging an alligator, adorable yawning bats and a VERY human orangutan are among

Sony and the World Photography Organisation announced the winners of their 2024 photography awards. Winners in the Natural World & Wildlife category captured tender and brutal moments, including a jaguar killing a caiman, a whale nursing its calf, and a majestic herd of horses in the snow.

Emma Wedgwood, an aesthetic nurse compares the initial side effect of bumpy skin to 'bee stings'. TikTok videos showing the procedure say it gives you bumps and bruising before rejuvenating effects show.

More than 30m Americans could face drinking water crisis as officials find major flaws in

The pipes in Glen Canyon Dam that release water from Lake Powell to feed Lake Mead are too damaged to function, officials said. There will be no spring release, threatening water supply to Lake mead, a reservoir that supplies drinking and agricultural water to more than 30 million people in California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Mexico.

Mechanics who stripped the new EV down for an online video discovered that the steering motor has a sticker saying 'made in Mexico' - the piece is part of a system blamed for causing trucks to break.

Searches for eclipse-related porn skyrocketed earlier this week with terms like 'eclipse orgasm' and 'sex during eclipse.' But during totality, the number of viewers dropped by 68 percent.

Uranus has more gas than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers found that unlike previous findings that Uranus was made of ice, it's actually composed of 10% methane.

Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could widen, the polar ice caps are melting, and even some scientists developing artificial intelligence systems are worried about unleashing a monster.

Is Gen Z talking about you behind your back? Youngsters have started using video game

From 'beef' to 'bare', it's safe to say that many members of Generation Z have their own language. Now, a Harvard-trained linguistics expert has revealed how Gen Z (those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s) have started to use video game terms. Just as previous generations have used sports metaphors as part of everyday language, video games are now becoming part of how young people understand the world, according to Adam Aleksic. So whether you're being called an NPC, getting asked 'where we dropping?', or doing sidequests, it turns out that Gen Z could be talking about you behind your back. Thankfully, help is at hand, as we've compiled a list of some of the most common video game terms - and what they mean in Gen Z's modern dictionary.

Business leaders admit secretly using tools such as ChatGPT to carry out their daily responsibilities  - while passing it off as their own

Gates has recommended careers in artificial intelligence, energy and bioscience. 'I could even lose my job,' Gates said to ChatGPT maker and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

New York City is considering a bill that will use birth control to eradicate the rat population. The number of rats in the city stands at about three million, down from 10 million in 1967.

On a wing and a prayer! Watch the nail-biting moment hundreds of baby penguins jump from a 50ft ice cliff in Antarctica for their first ever swim - and miraculously survive

A National Geographic film crew was visiting Atka Bay on the Ekstrom Ice Shelf, when they spotted approximately 700 emperor penguin chicks gathering at the edge of a cliff. To their amazement, the chicks began to leap from the summit, before smashing into the icy ocean waters below. Thankfully, the chicks emerged from the stunt unscathed.

Baileys fans will no longer need to guess how much is left in the big black bottle. Rather than peering inside or guessing by the weight, drinkers can now simply blow on the top.

An American woman's opinion about pet care has divided owners from around the world on social media. She insists you should not take on 'life-altering medical debt' on behalf of an animal.

Pompeii's stunning secret is uncovered after 2,000 years: Archaeologists are amazed to

Archeologists have uncovered remarkably preserved 'fresco' paintings, on a wall at a former private residence along Via di Nola, one of Pompeii's longest streets. One of the stunning artworks depicts Helen of Troy, a beautiful woman in Greek mythology, meeting Paris, prince of Troy, for the first time. According to legend, the resulting elopement between the two sparked the Trojan War.

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Texting your flight's six-character 'flight number' opens Apple's 'Flight Preview.' The iPhone shortcut offers flight departure, arrival, and even baggage claim info

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which is larger than Mount Everest, should appear as a green blob with a hazy tail.

All seven bridges supported by vulnerable concrete island towers, called 'piers.' Baltimore's Francis Scott Key was destroyed by a mega-ship collision with a pier

A food scientist has revealed what makes McDonald's Coca-Cola taste better than any other establishment. The company uses filtered water and stainless steel containers.

A press conference hosted by ufologist Jamie Maussan showcasing 'alien mummies' in Peru took a bizarre turn after Peruvian officials attempted to seize a 'pregnant' new specimen.

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People around the globe are creating digital 'clones' to work, but still make their million-dollar salary. Companies said these digital creations 'artificial consciousness.'

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DailyMail.com spoke to Paul, 30, and Eddi, 20, who are using chatbots as 'wingmen' to generate nearly fool-proof conversations that they claimed have landed them up to five dates a week.

Burial 'barrows' were originally built in the British Neolithic and Bronze Ages, but now firms are building modern versions and charging thousands to store cremation urns.

A Canadian-based mining company is moving its operations to Michigan, receiving outrage from residents. The mining company will produce nearly 7,500 tons of copper per day.

A 20-person, Navy-led team is now mapping the bridge wreck through clouds of mud. The govt. hopes to remove enough to clear a 35ft-deep 'Limited Access Channel'

The £699 shield uses a precision engineered lens array to bend light, rendering objects behind it almost invisibile.

In a TikTok video, Daina Petronis, an English language teacher from Toronto, shows how she can easily spot AI essays.

Space debris fell through the roof of a Florida man's home last month, crashing through his roof and two floors, nearly hitting his son. NASA is investigating the crash to determine the origin of the object.

Dogs have 'general intelligence' just like humans do, report scientists at at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary.

Geese, falcons and hawks living in Manhattan's parks and green spaces have tested positive for the virus, officials say, warning cases could be more widespread.

The scientific instrument was fixed to the wall of Shackleton's private cabin on the ship R.Y.S Quest - where he died in 1922 during an expedition to the Antarctic.

Co-Op has become the first major supermarket to stop selling coconut milk from Thailand. It comes after an investigation revealed cruel treatment of monkeys used to pick coconuts.

New reports from US diplomats and spies describe loss of vision and chest pains. One FBI counterintelligence agent likened the 'attack' to 'a dentist drilling on steroids'

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was successfully launched out of Vandenberg Space Force Base in in Santa Barbara County, California, Monday night. The rocket was carrying 22 Starlink satellites.

First launched on April 1 2004, many people originally thought Gmail was an elaborate April Fools Day joke. And, as these nostalgic images reveal, the site has come a very long way since.

Tesla's Cybertruck Basecamp tent has sparked outrage as consumers say it looks like a regular tent. They have also complained that the accompanying 'tent mode' feature doesn't work.

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The UK is set to open the world's first drone superhighway this summer, stretching 165 miles across the country. However, critics say it poses a risk to public safety and privacy.

A security expert is warning travellers of the hidden dangers of charging their phones at the airport. An expert revealed that hackers can load them with viruses, reports Oxford Mail.

The baby orca that has been stranded in a Canadian lagoon since March 23 will be airlifted to rejoin her pod. The mission is set for two weeks as rescuers fear the whale will die.

The Israeli army has been using an AI system to populate its 'kill list' of alleged Hamas terrorists, despite a known 10% error rate, six Israeli intelligence officials told reporters

The revamped PS5 will signify a leap in console power according to experts after a supposed 'spec leak' speaks of a vastly improved graphics processing unit in time for GTA6 in 2025.

Locals in the Texas community of Kashmere Gardens knew for a long time that something was wrong as residents died of cancer. Now EPA testing revealed toxic chemicals in soil and water.

About a month after a bombshell 600-page report showed how Chinese scientists in a Winnipeg lab shared secret materials with China, Canadian MPs opened a new inquiry into the incident.

In their latest stunt, popular duo Josh and Archie, who have 1.5million followers, filmed fake ads and paid to post them on Instagram , TikTok and X.

Researchers have identified two plants that could offer the same weight loss results as Ozempic or Wegovy. The plant extracts mimic the hormone response that affects your eating habits.

Rare 'demon face' syndrome patient sees faces normally on paper, but not in life. The patient helped scientists illustrate what those with the syndrome really see

The maverick tech mogul - who previously called AI the 'most destructive force in history' - said there's still some chance it may wipe out humanity. But he was less gloomy than usual

On Tuesday the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore crumbled into the water after being struck by a ship, much like bridges in Georgia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, which met the same fate.

The New York State Assembly voted near-unanimously to approve the repeal of a 1907 law that made adultery illegal and punishable with 90 days in jail. It now faces the State Senate.

The Cybertruck has a long waitlist, so some owners are reselling their cars at a huge markup, in violation of the purchase contract. Tesla could sue resellers for $50,000 or the profit, whichever is higher.

Who would you see take to the Pyramid Stage in your dream line-up? MailOnline asked ChatGPT for its ultimate headliners.

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Human resources expert Natasha Kearslake, director of HR consultancy Organic P&O Solutions says that the key is to understand what your boss actually wants.

Under five percent of that plastic makes it to a recycling center, a new report by Public Interest Research Group found. The rest is on course to degrade into microplastics

Fukushima's operators, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings released 12 photos from inside the site, the first time the internal structures have been seen since the disaster 13 years ago

We all enjoy chattering about the latest rumour or scandal from time to time. But ladies, beware - as women who gossip about others are driven by jealousy and low self-esteem, a study suggests.

Taylor Swift's Eras tour concert in LA caused a 2.3 magnitude earthquake last summer, and now scientists know why. Fans jumping and moving to the beat rocked the stadium and shook the city.

The Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) experienced technical issues on Thursday for nearly three hours due to an outage with a third-party provider.

NASA has opened applications for potential astronauts who want to travel to the moon - and even Mars. Candidates need a master's degree in a STEM field like maths or computer science.

The two main types of Southern American accent are the inland, spoken by Matthew McConnaughey and Woody Harrelson, and the coastal, as heard from Reese Witherspoon and Walton Goggins.

Archaeologists have discovered the earliest evidence of body perforation in skeletons dating back 11,000 years.

Archeologists have uncovered knives, pottery and other artifacts at the site of an abandoned town in the 'Birthplace of Texas,' providing new insights to life as an early settler nearly 200 years ago.

iPhone's iOS 17 lets users share passwords in secured groups for the first time ever. But the new update also syncs with Apple TV, Apple Music and more in helpful new ways

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Do you know what a gyat is? What about if someone said you were skibidi? And how would you respond if asked to do something 'furda'? Gen Alpha have an array of baffling slang terms.

Japan's space agency JAXA is open to any, 'non-offensive' name under 16-characters. The winning name will join asteroids like Bennu - named after a mythical Egyptian bird

SpaceX released incredible images of its Starship rocket's 10-second launch test, marking the third time the company has tested the rocket since April of last year.

New method retains more polyphenols which are thought to benefit the heart and brain and may protect against disease.

Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10 died at the age of 93 on Monday. He commanded the dress reversal for the 1969 moon landing.

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