Wrapping a building in a fire-protective blanket is a viable way of protecting it against wildfires, finds the first study to scientifically assesses this method of defense. By rigorously testing different fabric materials in the laboratory and…

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While Silicon Valley VCs blame Wall Street's dominant role in IPOs, corporate governance experts say rules that allowed startups to withhold more information was a cause of recent flops They cite the impact of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups…

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A robot which encourages kids to wash their hands has helped pupils at a remote Indian primary school take a fresh approach to hygiene. The hand-shaped robot, dubbed 'Pepe,' is the product of a collaboration between researchers from the University…

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A new study from GfK Consumer Life asked over 37,000 people in 31 different markets and 25 countries about their feelings on technology. More than 60% of Gen Z women reported that they have difficulty taking even a short break from technology. But…

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Elon Musk shared new details about SpaceX's planned Mars-capable crewed launch system, called Starship, on September 28. SpaceX is developing and launching Starship prototypes next to Boca Chica Village, a small neighborhood of retiree-age…

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