The long road to autonomous vehicles
Back in 1995, the NavLab 5 team at Carnegie Mellon University launched an autonomous vehicle on a trip from Pittsburgh to San Diego.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 9, 2017
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'Asia's Seattle' draws startups to buck trend in aging Japan
From the fifth-floor office of his internet startup, Kazz Watabe can see the sea bass jump in the bay as he works on his fishing website to the sound of jazz and the waves washing on the beach below.
Business
Apr 9, 2017
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Survey: Americans have shallow understanding of cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, Americans recognize the need for strong passwords and know that public Wi-Fi hotspots aren't necessarily safe for online banking or e-commerce.
Security
Apr 9, 2017
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Inside the car-eat-car world of self-driving technology
First, it was just a dream. Then it became a quirky research project undertaken by a handful of the nerdiest engineers in the robotics industry.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 9, 2017
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A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats in Northeast has spread to Texas
Bad news for bats: White-nose syndrome, a disease caused by a fungus that has been killing millions of bats across the Northeast, has reached Texas.
Ecology
Apr 9, 2017
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Softball-sized spider species discovered in Baja California caves
In the hills of Baja California, Michael Wall and Jim Berrian found a creature that's the stuff of nightmares for most people: a cave spider nearly the size of a tarantula.
Plants & Animals
Apr 9, 2017
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No perfect way to protect privacy
Now that Congress has given internet service providers the green light to keep tabs on your online activities and do as they wish with that information, you might be wondering what you can do about it.
Security
Apr 9, 2017
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Ethiopia park tries to relocate settlers to protect wolves
Thousands of Ethiopian wolves once roamed much of this country's mountainous north but their number has fallen dramatically as farmers encroach on their habitat and introduce domestic dogs that carry rabies.
Ecology
Apr 9, 2017
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Thousands pack Europe's first VidCon for online stars
Thousands flocked to Amsterdam from around Europe this weekend to meet their online video heroes and mingle with young fans, eager to learn how they too can become a YouTube star.
Internet
Apr 9, 2017
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France enshrines decision to close oldest nuclear plant
The French government on Sunday published a decree for closing the country's oldest nuclear plant, fulfilling a campaign-trail pledge made by President Francois Hollande who is now in the final weeks of office.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 9, 2017
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