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Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction

Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction

VANCOUVER 鈥 The federal government says it's pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms to support the construction of a hydrogen fuel facility and two "cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities" for vaccines and other treatments.
How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer

How will the universe end? A changing understanding of dark energy may provide a new answer

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy , and nothing short of the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. The force is enormous 鈥 it makes up nearly 70% of the universe.
Who else has been stuck in space? A short history of long spaceflights

Who else has been stuck in space? A short history of long spaceflights

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) 鈥 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aren鈥檛 the first to run late in space, and their 9 1/2-month mission falls short of any endurance record. But never before has a quick trip morphed into such a long haul.
European Union lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules

European Union lays out how Apple must open its tech up to competitors under bloc's digital rules

LONDON (AP) 鈥 The European Union on Wednesday outlined the steps that Apple must take to open up its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologies.
Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on 'yes' (and Houston)

Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on 'yes' (and Houston)

DENVER (AP) 鈥 Perhaps the surest sign that artificial intelligence really is taking over the world will come the day it wins your favorite March Madness bracket pool. The day could be coming soon.
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

Spring is almost here 鈥 officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in the Southern Hemisphere.
European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies

European telescope studying the dark universe unveils new images of distant galaxies

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 A European space telescope launched to explore the dark universe has released a trove of new data on distant galaxies .
His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

His work started with worms: Researcher who helps personalize cancer treatments wins Killam Prize

TORONTO 鈥 Marco Marra spent five years earning his PhD by studying DNA fragments of roundworms, fascinated by the notion that scientists could use them to learn about genetics in animal muscle and nerve function.
Taiwan's president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor

Taiwan's president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) 鈥 Taiwan鈥檚 President William Lai Ching-te said that a Taiwanese semiconductor company's massive investment in Arizona is the 鈥渂est model鈥 for the island's effort to build computer chips supply lines that don't rely on Chinese prod
Arizona Supreme Court taps AI avatars to make the judicial system more publicly accessible

Arizona Supreme Court taps AI avatars to make the judicial system more publicly accessible

PHOENIX (AP) 鈥 Arizona's highest court has created a pair of AI-generated avatars to deliver news of every ruling issued by the justices, marking what is believed to be the first example in the U.S.