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US closes probe into Tesla death, won’t seek recall

U.S. regulators are expected on Thursday to close a six-month-old investigation into the death of a man whose Tesla collided with a truck while he was using its semi-autonomous driving system and not seek a vehicle recall, according to a source briefed on the matter.

Global warming effect — fewer postcard-perfect days

On average, Earth will have 10 fewer days of mild and mostly dry weather by the end of the century, the researchers estimate. Some places will get more days perfect for picnics or outdoor weddings, while other places will lose a lot.

Driverless electric shuttle being tested in downtown Las Vegas

There’s a new thrill on the streets of downtown Las Vegas, where high- and low-rollers alike are climbing aboard what officials call the first driverless electric shuttle operating on a public U.S. street.

Scientists hear voice of ancient humans in baboon calls

Baboon grunts and mating calls might hold secrets about human speech, according to a new study suggesting that the origins of human language could reach back as much as 25 million years.

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The science of flatulence not just about potty humor

The questions sound like the sort Bart Simpson might have asked to derail science class. But real-life scientists have created a hashtag – #DoesItFart – and a Google Spreadsheet that details the flatulence habits of more than 60 animals.

Scientists say Earth’s moon 4.51B years old

It turns out the moon is older than many scientists suspected: a ripe 4.51 billion years old.

CES show-stealing Razer reports theft of laptop prototypes

Razer, a video game technology company, stole the show at CES this year with three-screen, portable laptop and color projector that drew rave reviews and awards. Now someone has stolen two Razer laptops from its CES booth.

Apple iPhone turns 10

Few people realized it at the time, but the world shifted fundamentally a decade ago when Steve Jobs pulled the first iPhone from Apple’s bag of technological tricks.

CES tests tech pitches from Las Vegas teens

On Sunday, the last day of CES 2017, five young entrepreneurs in businesslike black blazers and slacks pitched ideas quickly: for a mobile technology safety feature, a nutrition-based concept and an innovative medical device.

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