Facebook said Wednesday that it is banning ads that make false claims about products tied to the new coronavirus.
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Engineers develop miniaturized ‘warehouse robots’ for biotechnology applications
UCLA engineers have developed minuscule warehouse logistics robots that could help expedite and automate medical diagnostic technologies and other applications that move and manipulate tiny drops of fluid. The study was published in Science Robotics.
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Finnish minister: EU needs to establish own OS, web browser
A top Finnish government member wants the European Union to develop its own computer operating system and internet browser to reduce reliance in the 27-nation bloc on tech giants.
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Sweat sensor detects stress levels; May find use in space exploration
If someone asked you right now how stressed you are, what would you say? A little? A lot? You do not know?
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Study analyzes impact of switch from nuclear power to coal, suggests directions for policy
Since incidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima, many countries have switched from nuclear power to electricity production fired by fossil fuels, despite the environmental consequences of burning fuels such as coal. A new study used data from the United States to analyze the costs and benefits of electricity production from coal-fired versus nuclear sources. The study’s authors conclude that policymakers should look at nuclear power as a low-carbon electricity source, but that utilities will need to have incentives to do so.
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New app takes you out of the picture
In a social media era where one can be “ghosted” or “canceled” at the tap of a key, it should come as no surprise that we can now be simply “erased.” Call it: the “un-selfie.”
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Apple and Johnson & Johnson team up on study to reduce stroke risk: How to volunteer
Can the Apple Watch and an app on your iPhone reduce the likelihood you’ll have a stroke?
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Google pledges new $10 bn investment in US in 2020
Google said Wednesday it would invest more than $10 billion in US offices and data centers in 2020, including its new campus planned for New York City and projects in 10 other states.
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As humanity’s relationship with AI grows, experts call for protective framework
Scientists have proposed a new international framework to keep ethics and human wellbeing at the forefront of our relationship with technology.
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People prefer robots to explain themselves – and a brief summary doesn’t cut it
Artificial intelligence is entering our lives in many ways—on our smartphones, in our homes, in our cars. These systems can help people make appointments, drive and even diagnose illnesses. But as AI systems continue to serve important and collaborative roles in people’s lives, a natural question is: Can I trust them? How do I know they will do what I expect?
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