Eight Roads Ventures Europe appoints Lucile Cornet to Partner
Lucile Cornet has been appointed Partner with Eight Roads Ventures Europe, a firm focusing on startups in Europe and Israel. Cornet is its first female Partner. Eight Roads is backed by Fidelity and has over $6 billion assets under management globall.....»»
Asbury not the only company to battle the FTC instead of settle, attorney says
Jean Noonan, a partner at the Hudson Cook law firm and a former Federal Trade Commission regulator, discusses settling FTC investigations versus fighting them as the car dealer Asbury Automotive Group has done......»»
Archaeologists challenge theory of violent Steppe invasion in Iberia Peninsula
A study by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Murcia (UM) challenges the theory that warrior groups with a "Steppe" genetic component originating from Eastern Europe violently replaced the male population of the Iberia.....»»
Strawberry disease could threaten Hampton Roads" spring harvest
In a few weeks, strawberry growers in southeast Virginia will plant their crop to be harvested in May. But many are concerned about a disease that could drastically reduce next year's yield......»»
The best Android phones in 2024: the 15 best ones you can buy
If you’re an Android fan in search of a new smartphone, then allow us to find the perfect partner. Here are the best Android phones at various prices......»»
Neolithic bones reveal isolated Yersinia pestis infections, not pandemics
Since the catastrophic pandemics of the Middle Ages, one disease has almost proverbially symbolized contagion and death: the plague. It is now known that the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis has been present in Central and Northern Europe for more th.....»»
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner
Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner.....»»
Domestic violence in sub-Saharan Africa could triple by 2060, warns report
Tens of millions of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa will experience catastrophic levels of intimate partner violence because the world is failing to make progress on the climate crisis, according to new projections by UNFPA, the UN sexual and r.....»»
The world’s thinnest foldable phone just came to Europe at IFA 2024
In mid-July, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 impressed me with its size and weight. It’s thinner than previous models and much more comfortable to hold. … The post The world’s thinnest foldable phone just came to Europe at IFA 2024 appeared fir.....»»
New breed of used-car dealer caters to the fast and furious generation
Legal imports of 25-year-old cars from Japan and Europe have grown from fewer than 300 in 2009 to around 20,000 per year. A new breed of used-car dealer is catering to the fast and furious generation......»»
New Waymo data shows self-driving tech drives safer than humans
Self-driving technology company Waymo said its robotaxis are making roads safer in the markets where it operates — and sharing data to back those claims......»»
Report documents paths to prison for those experiencing intimate partner violence
A new study provides extensive documentation of the "IPV-to-Prison Pipeline"—the pathways through which women who are survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) find themselves serving long prison sentences for acts of survival......»»
Europe"s Vega rocket launches in French Guiana
Europe's Vega rocket launched Wednesday from French Guiana, an AFP journalist said, carrying a satellite which will help combat natural disasters......»»
The Vega rocket never found its commercial niche. After tonight, it’s gone.
The larger Vega-C will take over, primarily to launch European government satellites. Enlarge / The final Vega rocket on its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: European Space Agency) The final flight of Europe.....»»
Meet the aerospace engineer helping guide Honda Racing Corp. USA"s future
It's a notable time at Honda Racing both in the U.S. and in Japan. Honda will supply engines and partner with Aston Martin's Formula One team starting in 2026......»»
Scientists present Europe"s new greenhouse gas budget
The goals outlined in the Paris Agreement on climate include limiting climate warming to below 2°C and reaching a global peak of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. To meet these targets, scientists need comprehensive accounting of the gre.....»»
Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges
Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention.....»»
Google expands the Pixel Thermometer availability to Europe
If you’re living outside the US and want to use the Pixel Thermometer feature on your phone, Google is expanding availability to Europe. The post Google expands the Pixel Thermometer availability to Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Ba.....»»
Facebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversations
If you ever thought that Facebook was listening in on your conversations to hit you with targeted advertising, you may have been right.Meta and Google were allegedly clients of an advertiser's open-mic surveillance program.The advertising industry ha.....»»
EPOCH: A Poetic Psy-Phi Saga
Are you interested in AI? Do you enjoy science fiction? Do you have an opinion about how AI will impact the human species? Are you enthusiastic about it or worried about it? Or do you think you know the answer? Dave Jilk (my first business partner an.....»»
Combining tech and tradition to revive Europe"s endangered languages
The quest is on to save endangered European languages, some with only a handful of speakers left......»»