ic Why some Silicon Valley investors are backing the Trump-Vance campaign By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:31:21 GMT Some Silicon Valley investors are vocally backing Trump due to concerns about how the government is regulating cryptocurrency, its policies on AI and the threat of an increase in capital gains taxes. Full Article
ic Justice Department sues TikTok for allegedly violating child privacy laws By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 19:08:47 GMT In a sweeping lawsuit, the Dept. of Justice on Friday accused TikTok of illegally collecting information on minors without their parents' permission. Full Article
ic After a glitchy start, Trump encounters a sympathetic interviewer in Elon Musk By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 22:19:20 GMT Former President Trump returned to X, formerly Twitter, posting multiple videos as he seeks to rebuild momentum for his flagging campaign. Full Article
ic This controversial California AI bill was amended to quell Silicon Valley fears. Here's what changed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:24:58 GMT SB 1047 would require AI firms to share their safety plans with the attorney general upon request and face penalties if catastrophic events happen. Full Article
ic Uber will add driverless Cruise vehicles to its fleet in 2025 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:22:26 GMT The autonomous vehicle company Cruise, which lost its California operating license last year after one of its cars struck a pedestrian, announced a partnership this week with the ride-hail service Uber. Full Article
ic Opinion: Silicon Valley is maximizing profit at everyone's expense. It doesn't have to be this way By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:00:28 GMT Big Tech titans such as Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman are divided between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump but all too united in their selfish aims. We need a new model. Full Article
ic A new book chronicles the battle over AI, but fails to question whether AI is worth battling over By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:00:25 GMT Bloomberg's Parmy Olson delivers a buzzy, timely biography of AI's promoters, but what are they promoting? Full Article
ic He's training the world's next microchip leaders. Here's why he worries By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:13 GMT Geopolitical tensions and technological constraints make the chip industry more complex to navigate. A groundbreaking engineer talks about it future. Full Article
ic 'How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter' authors say platform is 'a tool for controlling political discourse' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:18 GMT 'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter' explores what went wrong under the entrepreneur's ownership of the social media platform. Full Article
ic Gov. Newsom signs AI-related bills regulating Hollywood actor replicas and deep fakes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:21:28 GMT Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed bills that offer actors more AI protections and address AI-generated false content in political ads. Full Article
ic California's digital driver's licenses now work with Apple Wallet By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:00:22 GMT Californians can now securely add their digital driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch, the company announced Thursday. Full Article
ic Elon Musk's X says it's policing harmful content as scrutiny of the platform grows By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:51 GMT X, formerly Twitter, released a formal global transparency report Wednesday for the first time since Musk took over the social media platform. Full Article
ic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:36:24 GMT Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AI safety bill SB-1047, which was opposed by tech companies including ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Facebook parent company Meta. Full Article
ic Facing skepticism, Elon Musk unveils prototype for driverless robotaxi By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:01:30 GMT Elon Musk unveiled the Cybercab on Thursday night at a highly anticipated event, where he also showed off new protoypes of a robovan and humanoid robot. Full Article
ic Elon Musk hoped Trump would 'sail into the sunset.' Now he works frenetically to elect him By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:17 GMT The world's richest man once said Donald Trump's character didn't 'reflect well' on the U.S. Now Elon Musk is touring the country, and spending big, to put Trump and other Republicans in power. Full Article
ic FTC adopts 'click to cancel' rule to make it easier to end subscriptions, mirroring California law By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 22:00:58 GMT A divided FTC adopted a powerful rule that requires companies to make it just as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. Full Article
ic Elwood Edwards, voice of the 'You've got mail' AOL email greeting, dies at 74 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 Nov 2024 00:04:16 GMT Elwood Edwards, the graphics guru and camera operator who voiced AOL's iconic and once ubiquitous greeting, 'You've got mail,' has died at age 74. Full Article
ic RGIII says 'without a doubt' being ready for start of camp is realistic By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Robert Griffin III continued to throw during practice; he continued to run and he continued to be optimistic about his chances for being ready at the start of the season. That’s why, when asked if the start of training camp was a realistic possibility for his return, Griffin didn’t hestitate. Full Article
ic Redskins minicamp June 11: Notes and observations By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT …Quarterback Robert Griffin III was closer to running all-out sprints Tuesday, but the big test remains over the next month when he adds cutting to his rehab. Full Article
ic Redskins minicamp June 12: Notes and observations By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT …The Redskins signed receiver Donte Stallworth, as expected after a good two-day showing by the veteran wideout. The question is, can Stallworth make the final roster? It depends on how many receivers they keep, but the first four appear set: Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Leonard Hankerson and Santana Moss. Aldrick Robinson’s speed, and the couple big plays he made last season, make him the leader at the fifth receiver spot. But Stallworth would provide insurance if one of the starters got hurt. The only drawback is that he does not play special teams. So it could be that, even if he makes the roster, he’d be inactive until a health issue arises. Full Article
ic Genetically Engineered Parasites Smuggle Therapeutics into the Brain By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:08 GMT Scientists modified Toxoplasma gondii to deliver a potential Rett Syndrome therapeutic to the mouse brain. Full Article News News & Opinion
ic Smelling Illness: Volatile Organic Compounds as Neurological Disease Biomarkers By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:53:39 GMT Scientists advance Parkinson’s disease biomarker research one sniff at a time. Full Article Podcasts
ic eBooks: Key Tools for Scientific Advancement By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:49:55 GMT Serving as a bridge between traditional textbooks and peer-reviewed journal articles, ebooks allow scientists to efficiently learn about new findings or fields. Full Article Research Products Blog
ic A Novel Polymerase Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:44 GMT A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades. Full Article News News & Opinion
ic Insights Into Protein Engineering: Methods and Applications By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:20:41 GMT Protein engineering is a powerful biotechnological process that focuses on creating new enzymes or proteins and improving the functions of existing ones by manipulating their natural macromolecular architecture.1? Full Article The Scientist University
ic Gene Proximity to Nuclear Speckles Drives Efficient mRNA Splicing By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:42 GMT Nuclear architecture investigation provides insights into the role of nuclear bodies in RNA processing. Full Article News News & Opinion
ic Creating Effective Scientific Posters By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:24:42 GMT Posters need to incorporate scientific communication and graphic design principles to reach their full potential. Full Article The Scientist University
ic Collaborative Research Aims to Discover Effective Treatments for Marine Mammals Poisoned by Toxic Algae By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:32:49 GMT Zymo Research, Unravel Biosciences, and Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute team up to combat increasing cases of domoic acid poisoning in sea lions. Full Article The Scientist The Marketplace
ic Automating Liquid Biopsy: Unleashing New Potential in Diagnostics By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:03:43 GMT Discover how automation increases the efficiency and reliability of blood-based liquid biopsy assays. Full Article The Marketplace
ic Unlocking the Metabolic Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:27 GMT Cellular oxygen consumption in the brain may shed new light on Alzheimer’s disease onset, progression, and treatment. Full Article Magazine Issue
ic A Microbial Ally to Bring Science to the Masses By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:43 GMT By identifying Wolbachia in arthropods, science-enthusiast citizens can help researchers sample the bacteria’s hosts. Full Article Magazine Issue
ic How a Moldy Cantaloupe Took Fleming’s Penicillin from Discovery to Mass Production By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:46 GMT Alexander Fleming’s 1928 discovery of a mold with antibacterial properties was only the first serendipitous event on the long road to penicillin as a life-saving drug. Full Article News News & Opinion
ic analytica expands its international network to the USA By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:46:11 GMT analytica USA picks up on analytica's unique selling point by covering the entire spectrum of laboratories in industry and research, from laboratory planning to final equipment. Full Article The Marketplace The Scientist
ic Exploring How Sequencing and Omics are Shaping Disease Research By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:34:45 GMT In this symposium, an expert panel will discuss how sequencing and omics technologies enable unprecedented exploration of health and disease, from genetic disorders to cancer. Full Article Sponsored Webinars
ic Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:50:50 GMT Almost every scientific presentation uses a slide deck, but little time is spent learning how to make or improve them. Full Article The Scientist University
ic Genetic Signals Linked to X Chromosome Loss Later in Life By www.the-scientist.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:32 GMT Loss of the X chromosome increases with age and may have implications for health and disease risk. Full Article News News & Opinion
ic DC to follow California controversial electric vehicle mandate By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:55:22 GMT Washington, D.C., is on track to follow several states in implementing California's electric vehicle mandate to eliminate the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Full Article
ic Staying at Louisville wasn't Russdiculous By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT On the court, Louisville's Russ Smith is known for his impetuousness. But in remaining with the Cardinals for his senior year, Smith has made a measured decision that undoubtedly pleases and surprises coach Rick Pitino. After the Cardinals won the national championship, Smith's dad declared his son ready for the NBA Draft. Isn't completing his eligibility the last thing to expect from a guy nicknamed Russdiculous? Full Article
ic Bayern Munich flexes its muscles at the expense of rivals By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played equal parts in redefining the hierarchy of European soccer. But Bayern Munich won't let its rival play on a level field back in Germany. Full Article
ic First-pitch strikes critical for Gonzalez By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Gio Gonzalez threw strikes on Thursday night – 78 to be exact, on 112 pitches — keying his one-hit work over eight dominant innings in the Nats’ 8-1 victory over the Reds. Gonzalez (2-1), the Nats’ starter most susceptible to wildness, had walked 11 in 20 innings, lasting no more than six innings in any of his previous four starts. But with the lead from the third inning on, Gonzalez was able to attack. Full Article
ic Mike Pence courts New Hampshire politicos as 2024 speculation brews By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:55:52 GMT BRETTON WOODS, New Hampshire — Former Vice President Mike Pence met with local New Hampshire politicians during his crisscrossing of the Granite State on Wednesday as speculations mount over his 2024 ambitions. Full Article
ic New Jersey politician refuses to resign after alleged hit-and-run By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:47:20 GMT A Jersey City councilwoman refused to step down from office Wednesday night amid outcry over an alleged hit-and-run last month. Full Article
ic Judge boots Cowboys for Trump founder from New Mexico county commissioner post over Jan. 6 By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:16:29 GMT A judge ordered Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin to leave his Otero County commissioner post effective immediately. Full Article
ic Measure that would restrict local regulation of wind farms advances to Illinois House By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:39:47 GMT (The Center Square) – Whether a county can have more control over renewable energy projects like wind farms is under consideration by Illinois lawmakers in the final hours of lame-duck session. Full Article
ic Greyhound bus accident leaves more than a dozen injured: Police By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:41:25 GMT More than a dozen people sustained injuries in an incident involving a Greyhound bus in Georgia, which local authorities said flipped on its side when one of the vehicle's tires blew out. Full Article
ic Louisiana lawmakers convene task force to help distressed municipalities By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:57:55 GMT (The Center Square) — A legislative task force "to study the dissolution or absorption of fiscally distressed municipalities" set the tone in its first meeting with a vote to change its name. Full Article
ic Break up the big school districts By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:22:01 GMT The public schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Monday opened on a two-hour delay. This was a borderline call, considering there was no snow or ice on the streets at 6 a.m., and so it’s no surprise that the largest neighboring school systems — Washington, D.C., and Fairfax County, Virginia — opened on time. Full Article
ic Beatles in the District By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT Abbey Road was briefly in front of the Capitol earlier this month. On June 6, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. brought George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to briefly walk the sidewalk there to promote the museum's new Beatles exhibit, which opened Wednesday. Full Article
ic Metro budget proposal includes massive layoffs and service cuts to address $750 million deficit By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:52:04 GMT On Tuesday, Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that includes massive layoffs and dozens of service cuts as the agency faces a $750 million deficit. Full Article
ic Biden's auto safety official forced to resign from temporary role By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:33:37 GMT The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's acting head Ann Carlson will resign on Dec. 26. Full Article