What Happens When You Swap a Human Gene With a Neanderthal’s?
Now that we’ve gotten a look at the genomes of archaic humans, researchers are trying to determine whether our differences are due to genetics.
Aurora Partners With Toyota on Self-Driving Sienna Taxis
The autonomous vehicle startup purchased Uber’s struggling self-driving technology division in December.
Janet Yellen Will Consider Limiting the Use of Cryptocurrency
During her confirmation hearing, the Treasury nominee said that blockchain-based financial networks are “a particular concern.”
Anthony Levandowski Asks a Judge Not to Send Him to Prison
The former Google engineer, who pleaded guilty to stealing the company’s self-driving-car technology, says he’d be at heightened risk for Covid-19.
Is It Legal for Cops to Force You to Unlock Your Phone?
Because the relevant Supreme Court precedents predate the smartphone era, the courts are divided on how to apply the Fifth Amendment.
The US Supreme Court Rules That Laws Can’t Be Paywalled
The ruling over Georgia’s official law code sets an important precedent that will help secure the right to publish other legally significant public documents.
French Regulator Says Google Must Pay to Link to News Sites
Despite the EU’s new copyright directive, Google has so far refused to pay fees in order to send sites traffic.