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Handheld device could cut the rate of cancer biopsies in half Scientists have been able to successfully leverage millimetre-wave imaging to slash the rate of unnecessary biopsies. In 2015, 5.9 million skin biopsies were performed on Medicare recipients – a 142 per cent increase since the turn of the millennium. The healing process from these […]

Structural changes observed in the brains of astronauts on long-duration missions The team imaged the brains of 15 astronauts before and after extended tours of duty on the International Space Station (ISS). They found that in their time away from planet Earth, the fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain were altered. These […]

Why upskilling is the key to attracting tech talent during a skills shortage Both Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have taken a toll on the recruitment process. Amidst a pool of vacant positions, employers are having a hard time when it comes to attracting the best talent. Employees are reluctant to switch roles due to […]

View from India: The semiconductor is the new oil in this digital age Today’s economy is based on data, or rather data-driven artificial intelligence (AI). Semiconductors enable advances in communication, transportation, education and electronic devices. “The semiconductor industry is projected to be $1tn by 2030 and the data economy could be the driving force. Data […]

China’s EV darling Nio turns to Hong Kong and Singapore amid US delisting riskNio, an electric vehicle upstart from China, is planning to list its shares in Singapore, which will make the city-state the third base where it trades as geopolitical tensions between China and the US heighten. Nio said on Friday that it is […]

Lyft brings shared rides back to more U.S. cities in bid to win ridersLyft is bringing back shared rides to San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Las Vegas and Atlanta this May, the company announced on Thursday, noting that the popular reduced fare service will be expanding to other markets in phases throughout the year. The […]

Haun Ventures leads $50M round in NFT startup Zora LabsThe NFT ecosystem continues to chug along, but the vast majority of volume is still moving through the centralized halls of NFT marketplace OpenSea, leaving crypto VCs eager to find new channels. Katie Haun’s new firm, Haun Ventures, has led its first deal in NFT startup […]