How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?.....»»
Wanted (by scientists): Dead birds and bats, felled by renewables
Collecting, studying, and storing the carcasses, scientists say, can unlock new insights. Enlarge / A Red-Tailed Hawk takes off from an idle turbine blade in 2013. (credit: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty Imag.....»»
Musk jury should be warned ahead of his testimony, lawyers tell judge
The Tesla CEO is scheduled to testify as early as Friday at the trial in San Francisco. In a pretrial ruling the judge handling the case determined Musk’s tweets were false and reckless – and instructed jurors to “assume” the same......»»
Musk lawyer argues false tweets were just “technical wordsmith inaccuracies”
Tesla investors' lawyer tells jury Musk's lies cost "regular people" millions. Enlarge / Alex Spiro, attorney for Elon Musk, arrives for the shareholder lawsuit trial at federal court in San Francisco on January 18, 2023. (credit.....»»
Elon Musk’s lies about Tesla deal cost “regular people” millions, jury hears
"There was no dispute that Elon Musk lied," Tesla investors' lawyer tells jury. Enlarge / Alex Spiro, attorney for Elon Musk, arrives for the shareholder lawsuit trial at federal court in San Francisco on January 18, 2023. (credi.....»»
You can bid for Twitter’s bird statue right now
Twitter is auctioning off a bunch of stuff from its headquarters in San Francisco, including a statue of its iconic bird motif......»»
“Talented but crazy”: Potential jurors give court their opinions on Elon Musk
Jury selection in Tesla trial proceeds as Musk lawyer expresses "grave concerns." Enlarge / Documents for the shareholder trial against Elon Musk and Tesla arrive at the federal courthouse in San Francisco on Tuesday, January 17,.....»»
Musk "funding secured" trial set to begin in San Francisco
Opening arguments could get under way later on Tuesday, after the jury is selected. Potential panelists were asked ahead of time about their opinions of Musk and whether they own a Tesla vehicle......»»
U.S. judge rejects Musk bid to move "funding secured" trial out of San Francisco
The decision means the high-stakes civil trial moves forward with jury selection next week. Musk argued the jury pool is biased against him......»»
Scientists identify how a biological pathway leads stem cells to die or regenerate
A new study led by Cedars-Sinai and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has determined that altering a cellular process can lead stem cells—cells from which other cells in the body develop—to die or regenerate......»»
Twitter sued by landlord for allegedly failing to pay rent
A commercial landlord is suing Twitter for breach of contract after the company allegedly failed to pay rent for one of its offices in San Francisco......»»
Lawsuit: Twitter failed to pay $136,000 in rent at San Francisco office tower
Musk-led Twitter faces at least three lawsuits alleging it failed to pay bills. Enlarge (credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto) The Elon Musk-owned Twitter is facing another lawsuit alleging that it failed to pay its bills. Th.....»»
Consortium to map senescent cells and their effect on aging and human health
Multiple researchers at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX) are taking part in an ambitious research program spanning several top research institutions to study senescent cells. Senescent cells stop dividing in response to stressors and seemingly have a rol.....»»
NHTSA probes two more Tesla crashes involving suspected driver assistance
The new crashes under investigation include an eight-vehicle crash in San Francisco in which the driver of a 2021 Tesla Model S reported the Full-Self Driving feature had malfunctioned, according to a police report......»»
YouTube is taking over the NFL Sunday Ticket package [Updated]
Don't expect a revolution in pricing for the $300-a-year sports package, though. Enlarge / SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: The San Francisco 49ers new star quarterback, Brock Purdy, celebrates during a blowout 35-7 win ov.....»»
YouTube is taking over the NFL Sunday Ticket package
Don't expect a revolution in pricing for the $300-a-year sports package, though. Enlarge / SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: The San Francisco 49ers new star quarterback, Brock Purdy, celebrates during a blowout 35-7 win ov.....»»
With Apple bowing out, YouTube is close to scoring NFL Sunday Ticket
Don't expect a revolution in pricing for the $300-a-year sports package, though. Enlarge / SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 11: The San Francisco 49ers new star quarterback, Brock Purdy, celebrates during a blowout 35-7 win ov.....»»
Elon Musk offloads another $3.6 billion of Tesla stock
Tesla’s share price is down 61% since start of 2022, trailing rivals Ford and GM. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers) Elon Musk has offloaded another tranche of Tesla stock, worth.....»»
Researchers recreate periodic structure of spine development without biological clocks
One of the most dramatic phases of fetal development occurs as previously unstructured collections of rapidly dividing precursor cells begin forming the embryo's spine......»»
San Francisco decides killer police robots aren’t such a great idea
Explosive robots were approved for the SFPD arsenal, then the protests started. Enlarge / The social media flyer for the "no killer robots" rally. (credit: EFF) The robot police dystopia will have to wait. Last week the.....»»
San Francisco makes U-turn on "killer robots" plan
San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons......»»