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Chickens that lay eggs with anti-cancer drugs
After researchers from the University of Edinburgh spliced a human gene into the chickens’ DNA, the animals began laying eggs boasting a significant amount of two proteins used to treat diseases including cancer in humans — and the process, they say, is far cheaper than current methods of protein production.
Will robotaxis really take off?
It seems increasingly likely that aerospace companies and startups are rushing to embrace a world of vertical take-off robotaxis
Swiss Re makes digital side-bet as premiums languish
“It means the whole value chain is under significant pressure…Costs have become much more important over the last years and for the foreseeable future, so there will be continual pressure on costs, and not just for Swiss Re.”
France uses strict EU privacy law first time, fines Google 50 mn euros
Google was handed the record fine from the CNIL regulator for failing to provide transparent and easily accessible information on its data consent policies, a statement said.
EV makers demand Rs 20,000 cr in the next two years for promoting vehicles
“Electric mobility needs stable and long-term policy support, concentrated dose of customer incentives and massive awareness campaign to reach a target of 30 per cent EVs by 2030,” said SMEV Director-General Sohinder Gill
US Regulators disagree over giving Fintechs Federal Charter to skirt State Rules
Companies such as PayPal and LendingClub Corp. have attracted millions of customers by offering greater convenience or better prices than traditional banks. The OCC and the FDIC say such firms can broaden access to financial services because their low-cost models allow them to reach poorly served areas and offer small loans that are uneconomical for bigger banks.
Headlights are passé: Luxury cars of the future will be illuminated with lasers
As cars move toward more enhanced and powerful semiautonomous systems, which rely not only on constant cloud computing for their decision-making but also on clear forward “vision” through their cameras and sensors, light and data transmission will have huge implications for driver safety.
Turtlemint’s $25 million funding by Sequoia
“Turtlemint has pioneered a new model that is not only bringing new agents into the insurance domain but is also helping them become more productive & effective with their customers by making them digitally savvy”, said Harshjit Sethi, Principal, Sequoia Capital India Advisors. “Sequoia India is excited to partner with them from the early stages – the company is growing at a very fast clip and is well on its way to transforming insurance distribution in the country”, he added.
IMD working to give forecast on thunderstorms 6-12 hours in advance
M Rajeevan from the Ministry of Earth Sciences said this year the IMD plans to have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place for dealing with thunderstorms instances and it will be working more closely with the National Diaster Management Authority (NMDA). Sending early warnings to states will give them more time to respond, he said, adding the system should be in place by April.
Smart Car makers see safety enhancements turning into revenue opportunities
Whether by generating alerts about drowsiness, unfastened seat belts or wallets left in the backseat, the emerging technology aims not only to cut back on distracted driving and other undesirablebehavior, but eventually help automakers and ride-hailing companies make money from data generated inside the vehicle.