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BowieNet: how David Bowie's ISP foresaw the future of the internet

Always a step ahead of the curve, he spotted the potential of the internet as a venue in which to make, share and expand upon art.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about skin

Your skin functions as a protective barrier, preventing pollutants and microbes from entering, and too much moisture from escaping.

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Lionel Messi: a genius and antidote to football’s bloated excesses

Fifa’s Ballon d’Or ceremony is undoubtedly overblown and overdressed but Barcelona’s talisman is a worthy winner of the celebrated award

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Eight of the most pointless emojis, from the curly loop to the levitating man

An emoji was named as Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year in 2015. It’s a visual language most of us use every single day. It can be a nuanced and creative means of communication. Certain demographics have their own emoji lingo. Think pieces abide.

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Five things we love: from a drone sidekick to a DNA scarf

Ever wanted to go to a nightlclub in a sound-sensitive animal mask? Ever wanted to decorate your bedroom with your own genome? These and more in this month’s roundup

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Netflix announces it will launch in 130 more countries

Announced at CES, the move will make the streaming service available in almost every country, with the notable exception of China – for now

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Intel launches x-ray-like glasses that allow wearers to 'see inside' objects

Smart augmented reality helmet allows wearers to overlay maps, schematics and thermal images to effectively see through walls, pipes and other solid objects

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Refugee urges thousands at hacker congress to use skills to help newcomers

Chaos Communications Congress, Europe’s largest hacker conference, opened with call to action from Fatuma Musa Afrah: ‘Things are solved by human beings’

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2015: the year the fingerprint sensor stopped being a gimmick

Smartphone security no longer has to be a chore thanks to effective biometrics that do their jobs and get out of your way without compromising your data

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Can Donald Trump's social media genius take him all the way to the White House?

He has millions of followers and likes on Facebook, Twitter, Vine and Instagram. He uses YouTube and Periscope. His polling numbers remain high. Could Trump’s social media strategy really win him the biggest job of all?

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Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams review – a failure to commit to pop

Despite roping in the production team behind hits by Rihanna and Katy Perry, Chris Martin and co can’t seem to help lapsing into the same old windy cliches and nondescript balladry

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China's stocks bounce back after emergency intervention by government

Stock markets in the country rise by by nearly 8% before slipping back as Beijing attempts to prevent more massive losses.