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Uber is selling its self-driving car panic as a toll booth, collecting a cut from every trip without building the hardware, and lobbying to make itself the middleman in autonomous services. The company's strategy involves mandating hybrid networks that pair human drivers with robotaxis, creating a… Read MoreContinue reading, Uber's Sly Scheme To Rule The Driverless World

NASA is launching a mission to send humans around the Moon, which will drive innovation and lead to everyday upgrades. The mission will also help scientists address major questions about lunar ice and deep space survival. Read MoreContinue reading, NASA's Artemis Moon Missions: Tech, Ice, And Axiom Space Safety Gear

Veterans now use virtual reality headsets during routine primary care checkups to quiet their minds and address the root cause of stress-related health issues. The VA Whole Health model treats both mind and body in one setting, helping to protect the body from long-term harm. Read MoreContinue reading, VA Adds Virtual Reality To Routine Veteran Checkups Using Military-Developed Technology

Local leaders in Crook County declared a state of emergency to combat fast-moving wildfires threatening rural neighborhoods, bringing in state teams and resources to fight the blazes. The unique terrain of Central Oregon, with low juniper trees and dry grass, poses a significant danger as flames… Read MoreContinue reading, Crook County Declares Emergency As Fast Wildfires Threaten Rural Oregon Communities

Tiny air pollutants, like PM 2.5, can slip into our bloodstream and trigger swelling and stress in vital organs, including the brain. Chronic exposure to these airborne toxins has been linked to increased rates of Parkinson's disease and other neurological health problems. Read MoreContinue reading, Cambridge Study Links PM 2.5 Air Pollution To Parkinson's Disease And Brain Damage

Dimension Capital's third fund is 60 percent larger than its previous one, thanks to high-profile portfolio wins in the field of combining biology and computer processing. The firm's investments in startups like Chai Discovery and New Limit have paid off with massive valuations, leading to rapid… Read MoreContinue reading, Dimension Capital Raises $800M As AI-Biology Convergence Reshapes Venture Investing

Amazon and the British state have invested $330 million in CuspAI, a Cambridge-based firm valued at $2.6 billion, to develop a search engine for new materials that can be designed and simulated using AI. Read MoreContinue reading, Bezos And The British State Bet Big On Cambridge Material Finder

Hackers, known as UNK_MassTraction, are targeting US and Canadian researchers studying astrophysics and engineering, stealing sensitive information with custom malware. Read MoreContinue reading, Chinese Hackers Target U.S. And Canadian University Researchers With IceCube Malware

Fast-moving modern residential fires, fueled by synthetic materials and lightweight construction, leave homeowners with less than three minutes to escape after the smoke alarm sounds. The actual catalyst for these fires is often introduced directly by consumers through cheap, unregulated gadgets… Read MoreContinue reading, Modern Homes Burn Faster: Redmond Fire Reveals Danger Of Synthetic Materials, Sprawl, And Cheap ...