Jeeves emerges from stealth with $131M in debt and equity and a16z as a lead investor
Jeeves, which is building an “all-in-one expense management platform” for global startups, is emerging from stealth today with $131 million in total funding, including $31 million in equity and $100 million in debt financing. The $31 million in.....»»
Column: Market for decade-old vehicles is getting wild in its own right
A study by iseecars.com found rapid price increases, growing market share for 10-plus-year old vehicles, which lead lenders to reconsider underwriting rules......»»
Protecting your pig from diamond skin disease
Everybody wants to find a diamond in the rough, but no one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease—an infection that can cause pain and discomfort and may lead to death if left untreated......»»
Anthony Fauci Worries About the Next Pandemic—But Worries More About Democracy
The former public health lead opens up on serving under Trump, what dangers America faces right now, and what keeps him up at night......»»
China poised to lead global auto market, S&P Global says
BYD has emerged as a top 10 manufacturer, and evolving retail networks and new factories in Europe offer opportunities for Chinese automakers. Despite European and North American tariffs, they continue to push forward......»»
New research underscores the close relationship between Saharan dust and hurricane rainfall
Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect weather in North America. But thick dust plumes can also lead to heavier rainfall—and potentially more destruction—from la.....»»
Net effects of man-made nitrogen attenuate global warming, researchers find
Nitrogen fertilizers and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuels are known for their environmental damage: they pollute the air and drinking water, lead to over-fertilization of water and land ecosystems, reduce biodiversity and damage the ozone layer......»»
Vanta raises $150 million accelerate its AI product innovation
Vanta announced that it has raised a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.45 billion. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, in addition to new investors Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, J.P. Morgan and existing investo.....»»
"Floating duck syndrome" can trick people into working hard while failing to achieve their goals
When people present themselves as being effortlessly high-achieving or "perfect," this phenomenon can deceive onlookers into believing success is more easily achieved than it actually is—and lead them to underinvest effort towards their goals and t.....»»
Uncovering the link between meltwater and groundwater in mountain regions
An international group of experts in mountain hydrology argue that the traditional understanding of the mountain water cycle has largely ignored the role that cryosphere-groundwater interactions play. This oversight could lead to incomplete or inaccu.....»»
The Puzzle of How Large-Scale Order Emerges in Complex Systems
With a new framework, researchers believe they could be close to explaining how regularities emerge on macro scales out of systems made up of uncountable constituent parts......»»
Discovery of daphnane diterpenoids in Daphne pedunculata could lead to new HIV drugs
A research group led by Professor Wei Li of the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, in collaboration with Shenyang Pharmaceutical University in China and Duke University Medical Center in the United State.....»»
Lady in the Lake TV show starring Natalie Portman debuts on Apple TV+
The new limited series Lady in the Lake, based on the , debuts today on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes. The show stars Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in the lead roles, as Apple continues to invest in star power with big-budget streaming.....»»
Study finds facially expressive primates make better leaders
Facially expressive monkeys are more socially successful and lead better connected social groups, according to research by Nottingham Trent University which shows the benefits of facial communication in primates, including humans......»»
Mercedes-Benz taps U.S. sales vet to lead market comeback
Bart Herring takes over as vice president of sales and product at Mercedes-Benz USA as of Aug. 1. He replaces Senol Bayrak, who is moving into a senior global sales operation role......»»
Pindrop secures $100 million to further develop its audio, voice, and AI technologies
Pindrop announced it has secured $100 million in debt financing from Hercules Capital. This significant funding will enable Pindrop to further develop its audio, voice, and AI technologies, enhancing its offerings for customers in the banking, financ.....»»
Study identifies RNA molecule that regulates cellular aging
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has discovered a new way that cells regulate senescence, an irreversible end to cell division. The findings, published in Cell, could one day lead to new interventions for a variety of conditio.....»»
Kandji announces $100M funding round to continue Apple endpoint management expansion in the enterprise
Kandji, an Apple endpoint management and security platform, has announced that it has raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst. Of this $100 million, $50 million is allocated to equity financing and $50 million for go-to-market expansion.....»»
It doesn’t look like anyone can beat T-Mobile
T-Mobile still commands a healthy lead over its rivals, but 5G performance is skyrocketing in major U.S. cities......»»
Kandji announces $100M Series D round to continue Apple endpoint management expansion in the enterprise
Kandji, an Apple endpoint management and security platform, has announced that it has raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst. Of this $100 million, $50 million is allocated to equity financing for its Series D and $50 million for go-to-.....»»
Scientists develop new tool that could lead to noninvasive "liquid biopsies"
Biopsies are clinical tools commonly used to diagnose a variety of diseases or to monitor tissue for abnormal growth or even rejection of a transplant. During biopsies, tissue samples are removed from the body so they can be examined more closely, bu.....»»