UK blocks chipmaker's sale to Chinese firm, citing security
The British government has blocked a Chinese-owned company's takeover of a Wales-based microchip maker, calling it a risk to national security.
Nov 17, 2022
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House panel to hold hearing on crypto exchange FTX collapse
Lawmakers plan to investigate the failure of FTX, the large crypto exchange that collapsed last week and filed for bankruptcy protection, leaving investors and customers staring at losses that could total in the billions ...
Nov 16, 2022
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'Bike boxes' can improve urban intersections for cyclists, research shows
A roadway setup known as the "bike box," a painted-off area for bicyclists at the front of an intersection, can help them stay safe at urban, signalized intersections, research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Studies find automatic braking can cut crashes over 40%
Two new U.S. studies show that automatic emergency braking can cut the number of rear-end automobile crashes in half, and reduce pickup truck crashes by more than 40%.
Nov 15, 2022
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Tesla recalls more than 40,000 vehicles for possible loss of power steering
Tesla is voluntarily recalling more than 40,000 vehicles that could experience a loss of power steering.
Nov 14, 2022
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Our buildings are driving us closer to 'climate hell'—how do we get back on course to net zero?
More and more of the world's people are feeling the impacts of climate change. As United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said when COP27 opened this week: "We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on ...
Nov 10, 2022
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EXPLAINER: World Cup host Qatar relies on desalination
Arid and surrounded by the salt waters of the Persian Gulf, World Cup host Qatar is among the world's most water-stressed countries. The nation of 2.9 million people has no rivers, and receives less than four inches (10 centimeters) ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Twitter job cuts: What are digital layoffs and what do they mean for employees and companies?
Elon Musk is progressing plans to slim down Twitter since he bought the 396 million-member platform for US$44 billion (£38 billion) on October 27. Musk's deal has taken Twitter private, dissolved the platform's board and ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Fresh-water scarcity prompts hunt for more from the air and sea
As supplies of fresh water shrink around the world, efforts are under way to extract more of it from the air and sea. European research projects and companies are at the forefront of this technological challenge.
Nov 7, 2022
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Musk's past tweets reveal clues about Twitter's new owner
He may be good with rockets and electric cars, but don't turn to Elon Musk for public health predictions.
Nov 6, 2022
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