Intel Ending Sponsorship Of Prestigious Science Contest For High School Students
Intel has been the corporate sponsor of the Science Talent Search since 1998. This year the company gave out more than $1 million in prize money.
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Why Google Is Going All In On Diabetes
Google made a name for itself with search technology, but it has dabbled in moonshot projects like self-driving cars. Now the company's life science unit is looking for better diabetes treatments.
How Startups Are Using Tech To Try And Fight Workplace Bias
The idea that everyone makes automatic, subconscious associations about people is not new. But now some companies are trying to reduce the impact of such biases in the workplace.
New Film Asks: Were Steve Jobs' Flaws Uploaded To His Machines?
Alex Gibney's documentary joins a growing list of Steve Jobs biopics and biographies. The director's thesis seems to be that Jobs' flawed character was infused into the machines he made.
Drone Crash At U.S. Open; New York City Teacher Arrested
The black, shoebox-sized drone flew over the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium during a second-round match and then crashed into empty seats and broke apart.
New Cellphone Surveillance Safeguards Imposed On Federal Law Enforcement
Federal law enforcement officials will be routinely required to get a search warrant before using secretive and intrusive cellphone-tracking technology under a new Justice Department policy.
How The Architect Of Netflix's Innovative Culture Lost Her Job To The System
Netflix is famous for pioneering a company culture that demands standout results from every employee. One of the architects of this philosophy ended up losing her job to the system she created.
Katrina Sparked Push To Improve Hurricane Forecasting
In the decade since Katrina, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have invested in new satellites and computer modeling technology that have significantly improved their ability to forecast and track hurricanes.
The Restaurant With No (Visible) Workers
A new, highly automated restaurant in San Francisco looks to speed up service through efficiency. You won't see any people taking your order or serving you at Eatsa, a fast-casual quinoa eatery.
After Government's Greenlight, Commercial Drones Set To Take Off
The FAA has granted 1,300 permits that allow commercial firms to operate drones for everything from selling real estate to inspecting utility lines. But there's concern over some recent close calls.