Bolt raises $182M to expand its on-demand transportation network in Europe and Africa
In the midst of a major second wave of coronavirus infections across Europe, an Estonian startup that’s building an on-demand network to move food and people around in cars, on scooters and on bikes across developed and emerging markets in EMEA.....»»
Super-resolution imaging of living tissues achieved by multi-confocal image scanning microscopy
There is a growing demand for non-invasive insights into the complex three-dimensional subcellular dynamics within living tissues at the frontier of biological research. Professor Xi Peng's group at Peking University has developed a novel imaging tec.....»»
An analysis of Storm Boris and European flooding during September 2024
Between Friday, 13 and Monday, 16 September 2024, a low-pressure system named Boris brought record-breaking rainfall to central Europe, leading to severe flooding in parts of Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Romania and Hungary. The flooding cause.....»»
Advancing drug delivery: New framework links lipid nanoparticle structure to immune response
A new framework bridges a gap in understanding RNA therapeutics by linking the structure of lipid nanoparticles to immune response. It can help scientists and engineers expand the use of RNA medicines beyond vaccines to other therapeutic applications.....»»
The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for.....»»
Concentric AI raises $45 million to expand go-to-market strategies
Concentric AI has secured financing of $45 million in a Series B round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $67 million. The funding round was led by Top Tier Capital Partners and HarbourVest Partners. CyberFuture, a global CISO inves.....»»
Hyundai Q3 earnings slump on lower demand
The earnings were hurt by warranty costs of 320 billion won ($231 million) for its Santa Fe crossover engines in the United States......»»
Europe"s top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case
Europe"s top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case.....»»
Nanomedicine advances deliver precise antibiotic doses to fight infections and drug resistance
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed a new technology that can hold an entire course of antibiotics in one tiny dose and deliver on demand just the right amount of medication that a particular patient needs to fight an infection.....»»
Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties
Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»
San Francisco to pay $212 million to end reliance on 5.25-inch floppy disks
Muni Metro also plans to ditch super-slow loop cable communication system. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) board has agreed to spend $212 million to get.....»»
The Vision Pro reportedly suspended because of ‘weak demand’
A new report indicates that the production for the Vision Pro may have halted as early as this summer......»»
Mammalian fossils reveal how southern Europe"s ecosystem changed during the Pleistocene
Fossils from more than 600,000 years ago reveal how Southern Europe's animal community shifted between warm and cold climate fluctuations, according to a study published October 23, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Beniamino Mecozzi from t.....»»
Ground nesting birds declining faster than any other bird species in Europe
Ground-nesting bird populations are more likely to be in decline than any other European bird species, warns new report......»»
This TP-Link mesh router is $100 for a limited time
It’s time to outfit your home with the Wi-Fi network it deserves! Save $100 when you purchase the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro at Best Buy......»»
Ford Bronco sales slide unconcerning to dealers after 2 years of markups
U.S. sales of the Bronco SUV are down 16 percent this year, but dealers and analysts say it's a function of supply and demand finally normalizing. Accessories and other add-ons remain lucrative......»»
Iowa rolls out support for driver"s licenses, IDs in Wallet app
Those living in the Hawkeye State can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints, venues, and businesses.Image Credit: AppleOn Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that state resi.....»»
Protesters demand end to sex trafficking task force in Queens
Protesters demand end to sex trafficking task force in Queens.....»»
Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus
Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future. Apple’s suppliers have.....»»
Stream.Security raises $30 million to boost cloud security
Stream.Security closed a $30 million Series B funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners, with participation from new investors, Citi Ventures, and existing investors, Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Cervin Ventures, TLV Partners, and Glilot Capital Pa.....»»
Climate change worsened deadly Africa floods, scientists say
Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published on Wednesday......»»