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Rocket Lab boosts its space systems division in quest to become an ‘end-to-end space company’

Peter Beck hasn’t been shy about his intention to grow Rocket Lab into more than just a launch provider, but a fully vertically integrated space company that makes spacecraft in addition to sending th

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Australia ends Afghanistan evacuation efforts ahead of Kabul blast

The first Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Afghanistan disembark at Perth International Airport in Australia from a government-sponsored charter flight, August 20, 2021. /CFP

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Private bus service in Venezuela offers more reliability

02:54 The wheels are turning for Venezuelans tired of the long wait for a public bus. One group of entrepreneurs has put a private bus service on the road, with plans for a fleet of bus

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China files complaint with WTO against Australia

The flag of Australia (L) and the flag of China. /CFP China on Thursday filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Australia for the latter's anti-dumping measures again

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Rocket Lab to design two orbital spacecraft for NASA to study Mars

Rocket Lab is developing two spacecraft based on its Photon platform to orbit Mars, studying the planet’s magnetosphere in order to gain a better understanding of the ways in which Mars’ c

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Dollar shines, stocks stumble after strong U.S. data

The dollar shined but equities mostly spun their wheels on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday as a U.S. hiring surge and drop in unemployment rekindled worries abou

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General Motors, Lockheed Martin to develop new lunar rover for NASA Artemis missions to the moon

The last time humans visited the moon in 1972, they got around on a relatively simple battery-powered vehicle. As NASA prepares for the next crewed mission to the moon, it’s looking to give the lunar

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Sen. Wyden proposes limits on exportation of American’s personal data

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has proposed a draft bill that would limit the types of information that could be bought and sold by tech companies abroad, and the countries it could be legally sold in. The

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Daily Crunch: Boston Dynamics shows off its next commercial robot

We’ve got the details on Boston Dynamics’ upcoming warehouse robot Stretch, Apple releases security patches and Cazoo is going public via SPAC. This is your Daily Crunch for March 29, 2021

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Seville's famous oranges used to produce green electricity

03:03 Orange trees lining the streets create a typical postcard image of Seville but as well as being a tourist attraction, the fruit is now being used to produce green electricity for

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NASA's Mars rover sends back grinding, squealing sounds of driving

This photo provided by NASA shows tire tracks left by the Mars Perseverance rover. /AP NASA's newest Mars rover has sent back the first-ever sounds of driving on the red planet – a grinding, c

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CGTN talks to political advisor Zhou Hongyi about cybersecurity

03:09 Cybersecurity has been a major topic during this year's Two Sessions. The rapid advancement of technology has raised concerns about the risks introduced through 5G, big data and

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Porsche unveils two new electric bikes alongside the Taycan Gran Turismo

Porsche is taking its electrification ambitions to two wheels.The German automaker unveiled two electric bikes Thursday, alongside the global debut of the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, the latest vari

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NASA releases new photographs of the Perseverance on Mars

NASA released new photographs of their Perseverance Mars rover Friday. The rover can be seen from a camera on its “jetpack,” capturing it floating to the surface of the Red Planet just moments bef

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Hyundai shrinks its ‘walking car’ robot to carry cargo, get rides from drones

Hyundai Motor Group is back with a new “walking car” robot that can use its wheels to roll along a path or stand up and navigate tougher terrain on its legs. This time, the concept is desi

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Commuters turn to cycling instructors to help navigate Mexico’s roads

02:35 The COVID-19 pandemic has altered daily life in myriad waysincluding how we commute.Amid contagion concerns aboard public buses and trains, more people are opting for two wheels.

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Bernie Sanders' meme merchandise makes a mint

Fashion enforcement authorities might still be upset, but the vogue-violating, mittens-donning Bernie Sanders is making a mint!Remember the ultra-social distancing Vermont Senator from President Joe