Technology/Science
The Latest Launches From Captain and Cloud to Street
Offering innovations to promptly respond to victims of natural disasters, fintech Captain and climate adaptation technology company Cloud to Street recently announced new product ...
From Pandemic to Cyber War, Clear Policy Wording Is Key for Insurers
Insurers and insureds alike agree that clear policy wording will be the path forward in dealing with concerns about cyber war in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This isn't the first time in ...
Autonomous Vehicles Can Be Tricked Into Dangerous Stops: Research
When a driverless car is in motion, one faulty decision by its collision-avoidance system can lead to disaster, but researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified another ...
Musk’s Words, Actions Kickstarting a Tesla ‘Great Resignation’
Elon Musk needs to cut one in ten jobs at Tesla. Some may already have their eye on the exit. The Tesla chief executive's intentions, conveyed in an internal email seen by Reuters, are rooted in what ...
Climate Change Lawsuits Are Exploding Globally, but Court Wins Are Few
A year ago, a Dutch judge ordered Shell to slash its emissions harder and faster than planned. Victorious campaigners and lawyers declared the win would straighten up the biggest polluters and serve ...
CSU Increases Hurricane Forecast, Predicts ‘Well Above Average’ Season
Researchers from Colorado State University have increased their forecast for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, now predicting a "well above average" season with five major hurricanes. The CSU ...
LexisNexis Acquires Property Inspection Tech Firm Flyreel
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired Flyreel, a Denver-based property technology firm that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enable self-service property inspections. ...
Weather’s Unwanted Guest: Nasty La Nina Keeps Showing Up
Something weird is up with La Nina, the natural but potent weather event linked to more drought and wildfires in the western United States and more Atlantic hurricanes. It's becoming the nation's ...