Feb 24 Watch 5:07 Why the economic impact of COVID-19 might outlast the outbreak The virus that quarantined entire cities in China has spread far beyond, raising the specter of a global pandemic. As cases of novel coronavirus rise in other countries, panic is rippling through financial markets. Grant Thornton economist Diane Swonk joins… Continue watching
Feb 24 Pentagon adopts new ethical principles for using AI in war By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press The new principles call for people to "exercise appropriate levels of judgment and care" when deploying and using AI systems, such as those that scan aerial imagery to look for targets. But the principles fall short of stronger restrictions favored… Continue reading
Feb 24 Mars lander confirms quakes, aftershocks on red planet By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA's newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet. Continue reading
Feb 24 WATCH: NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, celebrated in 'Hidden Figures,' dead at 101 Johnson was one of the so-called “computers” who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits by hand during NASA’s early years. Continue reading
Feb 20 New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Google disputes the allegations, saying the service allows schools to control account access and requires they obtain parental consent when necessary. Continue reading
Feb 20 Computer scientist who pioneered 'cut,' 'copy' and 'paste' has died By Associated Press The Silicon Valley pioneer who created the now-ubiquitous computer concepts such as “cut,” “copy” and “paste” has died. Larry Tesler was 74. He made using computers easier for generations as a proponent of what he called “modeless editing."… Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch 9:08 A risky expedition to study the 'doomsday glacier' By Miles O'Brien The Thwaites Glacier is the largest, most menacing source of rising sea levels all over the world, and it is melting at an alarming rate. For years, scientists have warily watched it from afar, but in November, a team set… Continue watching
Feb 19 National shortage of forensic nurses frustrates rape victims By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Only about 150 of the state's 94,000 registered nurses are credentialed forensic nurses. … Continue reading
Feb 19 Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy By Mike Corder, Associated Press As tractors poured into the city on Wednesday, the Dutch military parked large trucks across roads to prevent farmers from driving into the business and shopping center. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump delivers on water pledge for wealthy California farmers By Ellen Knickmeyer, Adam Beam, Associated Press Conservation groups say they fear the changes will deplete water supplies and speed extinction of endangered native fish. The administration denies that. Continue reading