CEO of recruiting software company focuses on diversity
At first glance, Jon Bischke would seem an unlikely spokesman for diversity.
Business
Feb 9, 2017
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Newly discovered beetle species catches a ride on the back of army ants
A new species of beetle has been spotted hitchhiking on the back of army ants as a means of transportation, according to research published in the open access journal BMC Zoology.
Plants & Animals
Feb 9, 2017
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Apoorva Mehta had 20 failed startups before Instacart
The gig: Apoorva Mehta, 30, is the founder and chief executive of San Francisco grocery delivery startup Instacart. Over the last four years, he has grown the company to more than 300 full-time employees and tens of thousands ...
Business
Feb 9, 2017
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Snapchat's young users are at once its greatest asset and one of its biggest risks
Kids don't use email any more. Facebook is for Mom and Dad. And Yik Yak is so 2015. When it comes to communication in 2017, Snapchat is where it's at.
Internet
Feb 9, 2017
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Kuri: Startup's personal robot designed to touch your emotions
If you've been dreaming for years about having your own R2-D2 or BB-8, get ready. Just don't expect your new robot companion to do too much, because you might be disappointed.
Robotics
Feb 9, 2017
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Microsoft lawsuit vs. secret government searches moves ahead
A judge refused the U.S. government's request to throw out a lawsuit from Microsoft that claims a federal law is unconstitutional because it prohibits technology companies from telling customers when the government demands ...
Security
Feb 9, 2017
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Celebrity megaphone fails to lure ordinary users to Twitter
Many people have heard of Twitter. Not enough of them are signing up to use it.
Internet
Feb 9, 2017
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Gaping hole in spillway for tallest US dam keeps growing (Update)
A gaping hole in the spillway for the tallest dam in the United States has grown and California authorities said they expect it will continue eroding as water washes over it but the Oroville Dam and the public are safe.
Environment
Feb 9, 2017
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Virtual assistant Cortana holds people to promises
Microsoft virtual assistant Cortana began holding people to their promises on Thursday.
Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 9, 2017
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Packy, Oregon's beloved elephant, dies at 54
Packy, the Asian elephant who drew international attention when he was born, including an 11-page spread in Life magazine, died Thursday at the Oregon Zoo. He was 54.
Ecology
Feb 9, 2017
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