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Is the metaverse finally dead and buried? What's really going on with the embattled idea of living in virtual worlds. By - Drew Turney - published - 25 March 26 - Touted as the next big thing just a few years back, the development of and hype fueling the metaverse have spluttered to a halt. Is it headed for the scrapheap of history?
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How many moons are in the solar system? By - Harry Baker - last updated - 25 March 26 - The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?58 minutes ago
Critically endangered hare spotted in surprising location for the first time in 40 years - but it was already dead - By - Aristos Georgiou - published - 25 March 26 - Scientists in China have announced the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Hainan hare in part of its native range in four decades, after spotting its completely flattened carcass on a roadside.1 hour ago
Scientists are racing to save Australia's 'zombie tree' from a fast-spreading fungal disease - By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 25 March 26 - A fast-spreading fungal disease has left the newly named Australian "zombie tree" unable to produce flowers, fruit or seeds, and scientists warn that 16 other species may be heading down the same path.2 hours ago
Massive Iron Age hoards discovered in England may be from funeral of powerful Celtic queen - By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 24 March 26 - Two lavish Iron Age hoards unearthed in England may have been burned in honor of a queen's royal ancestor, a new study finds20 hours ago
Cannonball-size meteorite crashes through roof of Texas home as multiple 'fireballs' rain down on the US - By - Harry Baker - published - 24 March 26 - A suspected space rock, around the size of a cantaloupe, was found in the bedroom of a Houston home after crashing through the building's roof. It is likely a fragment of one of several "fireball" meteors that exploded over the U.S. in the past week.23 hours ago
Iran war has already released a staggering amount of CO2 - and the destruction of schools, homes and buildings is the biggest source - By - Sascha Pare - published - 24 March 26 - In a new analysis, researchers estimated direct, indirect and future greenhouse gas emissions that were created in the first two weeks of the Iran war, between Feb. 28 and March 14.1 day ago
AI compressed billions of years of evolution into seconds to create 'Lego-like robots' that can recover even when they lose limbs - By - Alan Bradley - published - 24 March 26 - Modular robots are easily expandable, know when they're upside down or stuck, and can march forward across all kinds of terrain.1 day ago
Chemistry student develops clear polish that turns your fingernail into a touch-screen stylus - By - Kristina Killgrove - published - 23 March 26 - Researchers have developed a prototype nail polish to help more people access electrically-charged touch screens.1 day ago