The S&P 500 is close to records. The big average closed on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country had registered the first coronavirus vaccine in the world. While there is skepticism about the vaccine, and especially its long-term effects and safety, the announcement helped lift investor sentiment. …
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Drivers demonstrate against a California referendum, fueled by Uber, Lyft, and other companies for the gig economy. Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images Uber has long been notorious for its hard-hitting business practices, but these days the company is trying to sound like the ridiculous compromise. On Monday, for …
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak turns 70 today, and you can celebrate by attending his famous studded virtual birthday party that takes place in just a few hours at 8PM ET. Today’s party also kicks off an “11 Days of Wozdom” social media contest with Woz autographed Apple products as prizes. …
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This visualization shows layers of graphene used for membranes. Credit: University of Manchester Scientists at the University of Bath have taken an important step towards understanding the interaction between layers of atomic thin materials arranged in stacks. They hope that their research will accelerate the discovery of new, artificial materials, …
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Scientists have discovered sharks that live in one of the most active underwater volcanoes in the ocean. The sharks seem to adapt well to their strange house, although researchers can not determine why they prefer the area. One theory suggests that prey fish are plentiful there, making for easy hunting. …
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