Trump admin. agrees to pay Pfizer $1.95B for 100M more vaccine doses
Agreement means Pfizer will provide a total of 200M doses, with option for 400M more. Enlarge / A nurse in the UK holds a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on December 22, 2020. (credit: Lindsey Parnaby | AFP | Getty Images) The Fed.....»»
Protecting Alaska"s wilderness and the Indigenous way of life is critical to a green future, says advocate
"Alaska is America's natural resource warehouse." That is what Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy told then-President Donald Trump in 2018. But our home is far more than storage for the next fad of consumer desires in the Lower 48 states. In Alaska, we ar.....»»
Diesel enginemaker agrees to nearly $2 billion in fines with feds and California
More than 600,000 Ram trucks have Cummins engines with software defeat devices. Enlarge (credit: Cummins) Cummins, which makes diesel engines for trucks, among other products, will pay a record Clean Air Act civil penalt.....»»
Cummins agrees to U.S. record $2 billion Ram engine emissions settlement
The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»
Cummins agrees to record $1.65 billion U.S. engine emissions settlement
The lawsuit said Cummins allegedly installed so-called 'defeat devices' to bypass or disable emissions controls such as emission sensors and onboard computers......»»
Notorious cell subpopulation key to antibiotic failure, say scientists
Antibiotic overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance, but classic antibiotic resistance might not completely explain why antibiotics sometimes fail. Sub-populations of bacteria called persister cells can survive in the presence of lethal doses of ant.....»»
A computer vision and machine learning system that monitors and controls workup processes
A team of chemists and engineers at the University of British Columba working with colleagues at pharmaceutical company Pfizer has developed a chemical processing system combining computer vision with a real-time machine-learning monitoring system fo.....»»
Michael Cohen gave his lawyer fake citations invented by Google Bard AI tool
Disbarred Cohen passed fake cases to his lawyer, who didn't do a fact-check. Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit: Getty.....»»
Masimo has spent $100M in Apple Watch patent infringement fight
Masimo's legal battle with Apple has so far cost the company about $100 million, but its CEO says it won't stop until Apple changes how it deals with smaller companies.Apple Watch UltraThe ITC import and sales ban of the Apple Watch in the United Sta.....»»
Google agrees to settle Chrome incognito mode class action lawsuit
2020 lawsuit accused Google of tracking incognito activity, tying it to users' profiles. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google has indicated that it is ready to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in 2020 over its Chrome.....»»
VW brand agrees to $11 billion cost savings push with labor leaders
The measures include speeding up development and production times, reducing staff costs and implementing a more efficient procurement strategy......»»
Nanoparticles amplify potential cancer vaccine power
Johns Hopkins researchers have identified minuscule particles that supercharge therapeutic cancer vaccines, which train the immune system to attack tumors. These new lipid nanoparticles—tiny structures made of fat—not only stimulate a two-pronged.....»»
Michael Cohen’s lawyer cited three fake cases in possible AI-fueled screwup
Lawyer David Schwartz must explain why a motion cited "cases that do not exist." Enlarge / Picture of attorney David Schwartz from his website. (credit: David Schwartz) A lawyer representing Donald Trump's former attorne.....»»
Penske Automotive agrees to buy 15 premium brand dealerships in U.K. from Rybrook Group
Dealerships in the acquisition, if completed, would include four BMW, four MINI, four Volvo, two Land Rover and one Porsche. The stores generate about $1 billion in annual revenue......»»
EU agrees to landmark rules on artificial intelligence
Legislation lays out restrictive regime for emerging technology. Enlarge / EU Commissioner Thierry Breton talks to media during a press conference in June. (credit: Thierry Monasse | Getty Images) European Union lawmaker.....»»
Nanoparticle flu vaccine design shows promise in early tests
Existing flu vaccines provide only limited, seasonal protection because they target highly changeable proteins on the virus. Scripps Research scientists have now designed a vaccine that should work broadly against influenza A strains—one of the two.....»»
Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events
From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks—online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns......»»
Texas sues Pfizer with COVID anti-vax argument that is pure stupid
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton struggles with relative vs. absolute risk. Enlarge / Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (credit: Getty | Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Pfizer la.....»»
FDA warns chemical company not to mix brake cleaner into hand sanitizer
It's not the first time the regulatory agency chided the chemical company for this. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell) A chemical manufacturing facility in Wisconsin has drawn the ire of the Food and Drug Admin.....»»
How Huawei made a cutting-edge chip in China and surprised the US
China's flagship smartphone maker pulled off the feat despite sanctions. Enlarge (credit: FT) In late 2020, Huawei was fighting for its survival as a mobile phone maker. A few months earlier, the Trump administration had.....»»
Research team introduces a spectrum of potential vaccine adjuvants
To ensure that vaccines provide strong and lasting immunization, it is often necessary to supplement the actual vaccine (antigen) with additives that stimulate the immune system: adjuvants. Today, only a few substances have been approved for use as a.....»»