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The incoming CEO of Amazon’s retail unit wrote the company is prepared to leverage its operations and expertise.
Science and Technology
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US trade representatives have asked Australia to develop a voluntary code and suspend the proposed laws.
The Colombia-born NASA aerospace engineer shares her journey as an immigrant and how it influences...
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Firms unveiled AI-enabled gadgets aimed at making staying home during the COVID crisis easier during...
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United States-China relations have plunged to their lowest level in decades due to the tech and trade war.
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As the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines shows, science and technology are moving faster today than ever before.
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The Consumer Electronics Show, an annual expo of cutting-edge products, is being held entirely online this year.
What is the gene-editing tool CRISPR? And why has it split the scientific community?
The story of how Israeli-made spyware Pegasus works, the hacking of journalists’ phones and its ominous consequences.
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Sunday Omilabu says information he gathers will help battle the spread of the disease in Africa’s most populous nation.
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How renowned scientist Ron Davis is fighting to help his bedridden son, and why COVID patients may benefit.
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Beyond COVID-19, research by African scientists in 2020 made gains in helping understand diseases that affect millions.
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COVID-19 has cut doctor visits and demand for some drugs, denting pharmaceutical firms’ revenues.
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About 2.8 million people have received a vaccine, far short of a government target of 20 million by the end of the year.