Waymo's Autonomous Taxis Touted as Up to 92% Safer; Watch Video of it Avoiding a Moto Accident in San Francisco
Waymo's research indicates its self-driving cars greatly reduce injury risks for pedestrians and cyclists, with up to a 92% decrease in certain collisions.
Long Island Teen's AI Calorie Counter App Hits 5 Million Downloads as Ivy League Schools Reject Tech Prodigy
A Long Island teen developed a successful AI calorie counting app, Cal AI, but was rejected by Ivy League schools despite his impressive achievements.
Ohio State Study: Peer Comparison May Undermine Confidence in STEM Students' Abilities
Ohio State University research suggests that STEM students who compare their effort to peers may have reduced confidence in their ability to succeed, with the impact more pronounced when they believe they work harder than classmates.
From Dallas Reptiles to Boston Penguins Acupuncture Expands in Veterinary Medicine
Zoos, aquariums, and farms are increasingly using acupuncture for animals, reflecting its mainstream integration into veterinary care for pain management and overall well-being, as reported by the University of Tennessee.
Quantum Leap Unleashed: D-Wave's Breakthrough Outshines ORNL Supercomputer in Magnetic Material Simulations!
D-Wave's Advantage2 quantum computer outperformed a classical supercomputer at ORNL in simulating magnetic materials, showcasing quantum computing's growing capabilities in specific simulations.
FDNY and NIST Launch Joint 'Train the Trainer' Robotics Workshop to Elevate Emergency Response Capabilities in New York
FDNY and NIST co-host a "Train the Trainer" workshop to improve emergency responders' use of robots, with experts from various agencies in attendance, aimed at standardizing operational usage in crises.
University of Houston Alum and Pioneering Astronaut Bernard Harris to be Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Dr. Bernard Harris, an astronaut and University of Houston alum, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame for his achievements, including being the first African American spacewalker.
Sacramento Comcast Customers Hit by Widespread Xfinity Service Outage Amid Network Vandalism
Comcast Xfinity users in Sacramento faced a weekend outage due to network damage, affecting internet and TV services. Restoration was delayed, and the outage impacted local businesses. Investigations suggested deliberate sabotage of the network.












