Farm animals may soon get new features through gene editing
Cows that can withstand hotter temperatures. Cows born without pesky horns. Pigs that never reach puberty.
Biotechnology
Nov 15, 2018
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Nepal's first robot waiter is ready for orders
"Please enjoy your meal," says Nepal's first robot waiter, Ginger, as she delivers a plate of steaming dumplings to a table of hungry customers.
Robotics
Nov 15, 2018
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Uber loss tops $1 bn as it seeks to diversify
Ride-share company Uber on Wednesday said that its net loss topped a billion dollars in the recently ended quarter as it pumped money into bikes, scooters, freight and food delivery.
Business
Nov 15, 2018
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Does not compute: Japan cyber security minister admits shunning PCs
A Japanese minister in charge of cyber security has provoked astonishment by admitting he has never used a computer in his professional life, and appearing confused by the concept of a USB drive.
Other
Nov 15, 2018
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Lockheed Martin awarded $22.7 billion Pentagon contract
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it had awarded Lockheed Martin a $22.7 billion contract for 255 F-35 fighter jets.
Business
Nov 15, 2018
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Japan's SoftBank invests in US office space-sharing WeWork
American office space-sharing company WeWork has obtained $3 billion in funding from Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp.
Business
Nov 15, 2018
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Electronic driving systems don't always work, tests show
Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 15, 2018
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Study helps city ban large trucks
For decades, heavy diesel trucks taking cargo from container ships at the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal used a residential street in Elizabeth to avoid the tolls between Exits 13 and 13A on the New Jersey Turnpike. ...
Environment
Nov 15, 2018
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A world without brick-and-mortar stores? Even avid online shoppers say, 'no, thanks'
It has been dubbed the "retail apocalypse—the widespread shuttering of brick-and-mortar stores across America in the wake of online shopping's skyrocketing popularity. But how do consumers feel about this changing retail ...
Economics & Business
Nov 15, 2018
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