Science & Technology

Russian research assistant arrested for spying in Germany

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BERLIN — A Russian man who worked at a German university has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for allegedly passing information to Russian...

Facebook launches podcasts, live audio service

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Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with...

Israel cites progress in laser that shoots down drones

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JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Monday it has successfully tested an airborne high-power laser that can shoot down drones, technology it hopes to...

CNH Industrial acquires driverless ag vehicle company

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — CNH Industrial expects its $2.1 billion purchase of a South Dakota company will give it an edge in innovating autonomous...

Paying fortifies ransomware gangs but scant support for bans

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BOSTON — If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don't expect much help...

Spielberg’s Amblin to make several films a year for Netflix

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NEW YORK — Steven Spielberg, a filmmaker synonymous with big-screen enchantment, has set a new deal with Netflix in which his production company, Amblin...

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Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. ...

Albania holds 1st wind power tender to diversify energy base

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TIRANA, Albania — Albania launched a tender Monday for its first onshore wind power program, trying to diversify its water-based energy production. ...

High court: Congress erred in patent dispute board setup

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Congress erred when it set up a board to oversee patent disputes by failing to...

Vaccine technology transfer center to open in South Africa

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JOHANNESBURG — The World Health Organization is in talks to create the first-ever technology transfer hub for coronavirus vaccines in South Africa, a move...