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Scroll launches its subscription offering ad-free access across 300 partner sites

After a long period of invite-only beta testing, Scroll is officially launching today, offering ad-free access to sites like BuzzFeed News, Business Insider, Salon, Slate and Vox for an introductory p

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Magic mushroom compound gives anti-anxiety effect that lasts years

The psychedelic compound reduced anxiety and depression in cancer patients, as well as improved their attitudes toward death.

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New species of 'walking' shark discovered in Australia

00:39 Recently, scientists have discovered four new species of sharks that can "walk" in coastal waters around northern Australia and the island of New Guinea. These sharks, also calle

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Equity Monday: A global selloff, MURAL snags $23M, and two unicorns that can’t raise

Good morning friends, and welcome back to TechCrunch’s Equity Monday, a short-form audio hit to kickstart your week. Regular Equity episodes still drop Friday morning, so if you’ve listened to the sho

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Coca Cola CEO talks recycling, zero waste, climate change at Davos

02:37 Coca-Cola has a global reach, but its beverages are produced locally. The company is very focused on curbing its pollution and carbon emissions, and has set a goal of reducing it

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Society cannot factionalize as it fights the coronavirus

Editor's note:CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on t

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Jeff Clavier, Sarah Guo, Ali Partovi, and Caryn Marooney to speak at Early Stage SF

Early Stage SF is sneaking up on us and there is plenty to be excited about. The one-day event, which brings together a wide variety of startup experts to host breakout sessions, is going down on Apri

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Boston Dynamics’ Spot gets an SDK and co-starring role in an Adam Savage video

This next year will be one of the most important since Boston Dynamics was founded back in 1992. After changing hands from Google to Softbank, the robot maker is gettin

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Indian bike rental startup Bounce raises $105M

Bounce, a Bangalore-based startup that operates over 15,000 electric and gasoline docked bikes and scooters in nearly three dozen cities in India, said today it has raised $105 million in a new fundin

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Coronavirus: Confirmed cases rises to more than 300, 6 deaths in China

The confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by a new virus first detected in central China has climbed to more than 300 and have spread to many other places of the country. Two more deaths were report

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New tech that will save time during the Spring Festival rush

During Spring Festival, most Chinese want to get together with their family. And that causes a massive yearly human flow which puts great pressure on the country's transportation system.That's why ne

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Interview: U.S. business leader says phase-one trade deal beneficial for both countries

The China-U.S. phase-one economic and trade agreement will not only benefit the U.S. business community but also support China's economic growth in the next decade, U.S.-China Business Council Presi

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Bacterial myth-busting: When to worry and when to relax

02:12 Of all the things to worry about in this wide world, bacteria might be among the busiest characters. From food to toilets, from swimming pools to public transport, not to mention

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Phase one trade deal respects market rules

China and the United States have just signed the phase one trade agreement on Wednesday in Washington D.C. Having reached the deal, China will increase its imports from the U.S. and the latter one wi

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Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames

Australia's unprecedented wildfires season has so far charred 40,000 square miles (104,000 square kilometers) of brushland, rainforests and national parks, killing by one estimate more than a billion

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Baraja’s unique and ingenious take on lidar shines in a crowded industry

It seems like every company making lidar has a new and clever approach, but Baraja takes the cake. Its method is not only elegant and powerful, but fundamentally avoids many issues that nag other lida

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Hong Kong sees rise in mental health issues amid social unrest

02:36 The months-long social turmoil in Hong Kong is taking a toll on people's mental health. One in five of Hong Kong adults have reported symptoms of probable depression or post-trau