US Manufacturing Activity Hits 13-year High
U.S. factory activity surged to a more than 13-year high in September amid strong gains in new orders and raw...
WWW Foundation: In Africa, Offline Gender Inequalities Being Replicated Online
In most of the world, more men are connected to the internet than women. But in Africa, this gender gap...
US Supreme Court Rejects Samsung Appeal in Warranty Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider a bid by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. to force customers who...
Facebook to Turn Over to Congress Russia-linked Ads
Social media giant Facebook is expected to provide Congress on Monday with more than 3,000 ads that ran around the...
Zuckerberg Seeks Forgiveness for Division Caused by His Work
Facebook Inc founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg asked for forgiveness for ways his work was used to divide people...
Despite Typhoons, Macau Casino Revenue up 16 Percent in One Month
Casinos in the world’s biggest casino hub of Macau extended a 14-month winning streak in September with revenue up 16.1...
China Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in 5 Years
An official survey released Saturday said that China’s factory activity expanded in September at the fastest pace in five years,...
Smart Windows Let Heat in During Winter, Keep It Out During Summer
Solar power is definitely the wave of the future. But in the future instead of a roof covered with solar...
Untangling US Tax System
Nearly all U.S. taxpayers say American tax law, which runs tens of thousands of pages, is an incredibly complicated, annoying...
Unintended Social Consequences Catching up to Facebook
Years of limited oversight and unchecked growth have turned Facebook into a force with incredible power over the lives of...
IMF Chief tells Central Bankers to not Dismiss Bitcoin
Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has a message for the world’s central bankers: Don’t be Luddites....
Researchers Seek Cheaper, Energy-efficient Ways of Producing Clean Water
Having enough clean drinking water has been a challenge in many parts of the world, whether it’s a place where...
Search for Cheaper, Energy-efficient Ways of Creating Clean Water
Having enough clean drinking water has been a challenge in many parts of the world, whether it is a place...
Telescope Moves Forward on Land Sacred to Native Hawaiians
A long-running effort to build one of the world’s largest telescopes on a mountain sacred to Native Hawaiians is moving...
Tree-trimming Company Hit With Record Fine for Hiring Undocumented Workers
The government has fined U.S. tree-trimming company a record $95 million for knowingly hiring undocumented immigrants. U.S. prosecutors said the...
Even With Billions Online, Digital Gender Divide Persists
Around the world, women are using technology to overcome barriers in education and employment. Getting online, however, remains a challenge...
Senegalese Music Start-ups Race to Be West Africa’s Spotify
Senegalese start-ups are testing a fledgling market for online music platforms in French-speaking West Africa, where interest in digital entertainment...
Saudi Women Will Drive, But Not Necessarily Buy New Cars
What’s your dream car to drive? Saudi women are asking that question after the kingdom announced that females would be...
Switzerland Tests Delivery by Drone in Populated Areas
Drones will help deliver toothbrushes, deodorant and smartphones to Swiss homes this fall as part of a pilot project, the...
Calming Cars, Human-scented Robots: Scientists Hail Smell Technology Advances
Would you buy a car that sprayed soothing odors when you’re stuck in rush-hour traffic? Or how about a robot...
Calming Cars, Human-scented Robots: Advances in Smell Technology
Would you buy a car that sprayed soothing odors when you’re stuck in rush-hour traffic? Or how about a robot...
Calming Cars and Human-Scented Robots: Scientists Hail Breakthrough in Smell Technology
Would you buy a car that sprayed soothing aromas when you are stuck in rush-hour traffic? Or how about a...
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