Sci/Tech News

October 22, 2020

Tesla 'full self-driving' vehicles can't drive themselves

Earlier this week, Tesla sent out its “full self-driving” software to a small group of owners who will test it on public ...

October 22, 2020

Virus still hitting Wis. hard, ICUs filling up

The coronavirus is still hitting Wisconsin hard, with intensive care units filling up and state's field hospital accepting ...

October 22, 2020

Hurricane Epsilon weakens, expected to move east of Bermuda

Hurricane Epsilon's maximum sustained winds dropped Thursday as it moved northwest over the Atlantic Ocean on a path expected ...

October 22, 2020

App aims to help unblock global air travel

A nonprofit foundation is testing a smartphone app it hopes could make it easier for international airline travelers to ...

October 22, 2020

Arenas find new life as safer options for voting

Arenas and stadiums repurposed into early voting centers feature plenty of voting machines, ample space for social distancing ...

October 22, 2020

US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters

‎U.S. officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of threatening but fake emails sent to Democratic voters in ...

October 22, 2020

Democrats boycott Judiciary Committee Barrett vote

Democratic senators refused to show up in protest of the Republicans' rush to install President Donald Trump's nominee to ...

October 22, 2020

AP Top Stories Oct. 22 A

Here are the top stories for Thursday, Oct 22nd: Trump and Biden square off for final debate; Germany posts record number of ...

October 22, 2020

Analysis: Racial inequity in who takes career, tech courses

Alphina Kamara wonders what might have happened if she’d been introduced to science and engineering careers at her high ...

October 22, 2020

UN Chief: conflicts must stop to prevent COVID

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is calling for a ceasefire on conflicts around the world to prevent the spread of ...

October 22, 2020

Businesses near Disneyland feel financial pressure

California will let fans back in outdoor stadiums for pro sporting events in counties with low COVID-19 infection rates but ...

October 22, 2020

Major Hurricane Epsilon: Tropical storm warning for Bermuda

Epsilon rapidly gained major hurricane strength on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to skirt east of Bermuda in the coming ...

October 22, 2020

NASA spacecraft sent asteroid rubble flying

Scientists are optimistic that NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft has collected samples at Asteroid Bennu for return to Earth.

October 22, 2020

CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact

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October 22, 2020

Tesla posts net profit for fifth straight quarter

Tesla charged through a summertime auto industry sales slump in the U.S. to post stronger-than-expected net earnings for the ...

October 21, 2020

Pandemic jumpstarts holiday shopping season

Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding big in-store crowds in November ...

October 21, 2020

Honda, Arizona reach $5 million settlement over air bags

Honda has agreed to a $5 million settlement with Arizona over allegations that it failed to disclose defects in air bags that ...

October 21, 2020

US swing states grapple with vote safety, security

Battleground states at the center of the US presidential battle are feeling the pressure to make voting safe and secure.

October 21, 2020

Kids join the race to help find a COVID-19 vaccine

The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for kids is only just beginning, a lagging start that has some U.S.

October 21, 2020

Can't crush this: Beetle armor gives clues to tougher planes

It's a beetle that can withstand bird pecks, animal stomps and even being rolled over by a Toyota Camry. Now scientists are ...