Hearing offers peek at what Uber stands to lose in Waymo trial
With three weeks to go until the explosive Waymo v. Uber trial begins, court-watchers got a peek Wednesday at the hefty price tag Uber could face if it loses.
Business
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A new recruiting platform combines talent-seeking tech with psychology
Celectiv, a recruiting platform that combines talent-seeking tools with analytical tech like organizational psychology assessments, is coming out of stealth mode to launch.
Business
Sep 21, 2017
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Caricatures become an obsession
For Anokhy Desai, a new haircut or outfit requires more than a trip to the shopping center. These days, she also finds herself also diving into the Bitmoji app to chop hair and replace clothes.
Software
Sep 21, 2017
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Facebook to give Russian ads to Congress, boost transparency (Update)
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday Russia-linked ads on the huge social network aimed at inflaming tensions around last year's US presidential election will be given to Congress.
Internet
Sep 21, 2017
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NASA measures Hurricane Maria's torrential rainfall, sees eye re-open
Hurricane Maria has caused catastrophic flooding in Puerto Rico and left a wake of heavy rainfall that NASA measured using a fleet of satellites in space. NASA satellite imagery also saw Maria's eye close up as it tracked ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 21, 2017
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Neanderthal boy's skull grew like a human child's: study
The first analysis of a Neanderthal boy's skull uncovered in Spain suggests that he grew much like a modern boy would, in another sign that our extinct ancestors were similar to us, researchers said Thursday.
Archaeology
Sep 21, 2017
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In space capsules, little room but big improvement
In 1961, an American astronaut reached space for the first time and soared through the heavens in a gumdrop-shaped capsule.
Space Exploration
Sep 21, 2017
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Ozark grasslands experience major increase in trees and shrubs
Woody vegetation, such as trees and shrubs, has increased dramatically in Ozark grasslands over the past 75 years, according to a study published this week in the journal Landscape Ecology.
Environment
Sep 21, 2017
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New technique accurately digitizes transparent objects
A new imaging technique makes it possible to precisely digitize clear objects and their surroundings, an achievement that has eluded current state-of-the-art 3D rendering methods. The ability to create detailed, 3D digital ...
Optics & Photonics
Sep 21, 2017
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Mayo Clinic offers first aid assistance via Amazon's Alexa digital assistant
Alexa, forget my grocery list and morning traffic reports. Tell me about CPR.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 21, 2017
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