11 h. ago Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions

Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.

Politics

20 h. ago Do you always tip? KIRO host says it depends as new study ranks WA near bottom for tipping

Do you always tip? KIRO host says it depends as new study ranks WA near bottom for tipping  MyNorthwest.com

Politics

35 h. ago Israeli Attacks in Iran Kill Three More Commanders, Israel Says

The claims by the Israeli military came as aircraft tracker data indicated American B-2 bombers might be moving into position for joining the assault on Iran.

Events

38 h. ago Cartoonist Paul Pope is more worried about killer robots than AI plagiarism

Paul Pope has written and drawn some of the most gorgeous comics of the twenty-first century — from “Batman: Year 100,” in which Batman challenges a dystopian surveillance state, to “Battling Boy,” with its adolescent god proving his mettle by fighting giant monsters. But it’s been more than a decade since Pope’s last major comics […]

Events

39 h. ago Laser trackers shown to help improve accuracy of industrial robots, study shows

Laser trackers help improve precision and reduce operational costs of industrial robots, new research from the University of Nottingham says.

Politics

40 h. ago This is the most boring city in the United States, according to a study

This is the most boring city in the United States, according to a study  Mundo Deportivo

Politics

46 h. ago Study finds curated 'starter packs' fueled rapid user growth on Bluesky

'Starter packs'—curated user lists that new users can follow with a single click—played a key role in helping Bluesky grow to over 30 million users, according to a new study.

Politics

47 h. ago Volkswagen unveils robotaxi destined for Uber’s Los Angeles fleet and the first 500 will already be delivered next year

Volkswagen unveils robotaxi destined for Uber’s Los Angeles fleet and the first 500 will already be delivered next year  Fortune

Politics

59 h. ago Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to surprising effect on sleep

Research shows eating at least five cups of fruits and vegetables daily could significantly improve sleep quality compared to those who consume none, according to sleep tracker data.

Politics

62 h. ago New MIT study brings potential downsides of ChatGPT use to light

The research found that the brains of people who used ChatGPT to help write essays were less engaged than others. The post New MIT study brings potential downsides of ChatGPT use to light appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

62 h. ago How Vera Rubin Telescope Scientists Will Deal With 60 Million Billion Bytes of Imagery

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will make the study of stars and galaxies more like the big data-sorting exercises of contemporary genetics and particle physics.

Economics

66 h. ago NFL widows struggled to care for former players with CTE. They say a new study minimizes their pain.

Dozens of widows and other caregivers for former NFL players diagnosed with CTE say a published study is insulting and dismissive of their experience living with the degenerative brain disease The post NFL widows struggled to care for former players with CTE. They say a new study minimizes their pain. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

66 h. ago Spice in an island saltbox: ‘This house is about the sunset’

Nate and Lauren Morgan turned a Martha’s Vineyard relic into a showcase for their designs. The post Spice in an island saltbox: ‘This house is about the sunset’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

67 h. ago New report offers roadmap for stronger China–Asia partnerships on green independent power projects

A new report released by the Griffith Asia Institute offers practical guidance for accelerating Asia's shift to clean energy by improving collaboration between Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and their Asian partners.

Politics

68 h. ago New search tool brings 21% better accuracy for robotics developers

Imagine you are in a vast library with no catalog, typing random words into a search bar and hoping to stumble upon the exact book you need. That has been the reality for many roboticists trying to find the right ROS (Robot Operating System) package. With over 7,500 options available, keyword searches often return irrelevant results, wasting developers' precious time and energy.

Politics

2 d. ago A new study knocks down a popular hypothesis about why birds sing at dawn

The reason why birds make such a racket at dawn is still unclear. But researchers are now pouring cold water on one popular idea about why.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump administration launches $10M health study for East Palestine residents after toxic spill

The Trump administration commits $10 million to research health effects from toxic chemicals in the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio in 2023.

Politics

3 d. ago Driverless disruption: Tech titans gird for robotaxi wars with new factory and territories

Driverless disruption: Tech titans gird for robotaxi wars with new factory and territories  Los Angeles Times

Events

3 d. ago Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests

A new study analyzing data from millions of patients shows significant links between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events, like stroke and heart attack.

Events

3 d. ago A forest the size of North America would be needed to offset Big Oil’s reserves, study finds

A forest the size of North America would be needed to offset Big Oil’s reserves, study finds  Los Angeles Times

Politics