Scientists Create Snapshot of How the New Coronavirus Latches Onto Human Cells

As countries attempt to contain the spread of the disease COVID-19 and the accompanying virus, SARS-CoV-2, scientists have produced a high-resolution image of how the virus attacks cells.

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Joe Biden Needs An Economic Platform

He’s not ready to challenge a populist president.

Biden’s Campaign To Sanders: Black Voters Aren’t Part Of The ‘Establishment’

The former vice president’s team bristled at the senator’s recent attacks.

The ‘World’s Worst Cat’ Is Now Living The Good Life. Here’s How She Won Us Over.

A North Carolina shelter turned Perdita’s crotchety vibe into a paw-sitive and made her a star.

Dem Christy Smith, GOPer Mike Garcia Appear Headed To Runoff For Katie Hill’s Seat In November

Smith, who was Hill’s chosen successor, trounced a controversial news host who ran a primary challenge from the left.

Some House Democrats Taking Pleasure In Bernie Sanders’ Pain

“We just dodged a bullet ― a Bernie bullet,” one of the Democrats said.

Waymo spills the self-driving details on its latest car tech

Waymo has taken the wraps off its fifth-generation Waymo Driver system, detailing the technology that works to power self-driving cars and protect the people on the road. The latest version of Waymo Driver has been live in the San Francisco Bay Area for months, according to the company, which explains that the latest hardware sensor suite means its Jaguar I-Paces … Continue reading

Get a Play:1 speaker for $99 in Sonos’ certified refurbished sale

Sonos has restocked its certified refurbished sale. While supplies last, you can get a Sonos Play:1 speaker for $99. And you can snag the Sonos Playbar for $499. That’s $200 less than the recommended retail price.

Drones can navigate like bats using four mics and a speaker

Bats can find their way in the dark using echolocation, so why can’t drones? Researchers have managed just that. They’ve developed a system that lets a drone navigate using just four microphones and a speaker. It relies on the familiar concept of mea…

Scientists create bendable concrete that could better withstand earthquakes

Scientists at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne have developed a new process that could one day allow bendable concrete to go mainstream. It could also lower the carbon footprint associated with making the building material.