Jan 8, 2020 | Government, Mobility
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reportedly developing a new focus on comprehensive solutions to congestion, access and mobility issues, which affect quality of life and economic health beyond the Portland metro area. ODOT’s newly formed Office...
Jan 8, 2020 | Government, Robots & Drones, Work
In all likelihood, your co-workers pay taxes. But what happens if your boss replaces them with sophisticated software or dexterous machines—ones that perform the same tasks for less money (at least over the long run) and contribute nothing in payroll taxes? One...
Dec 19, 2019 | Government, Robots & Drones
One of the most important changes is the requirement that all applicants obtain an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) profile prior to registering for a knowledge test. The FTN allows the...
Dec 12, 2019 | 5G, Climate, Featured, Government
The bipartisan leaders of the House Science Committee have requested government investigators examine why federal agencies disagree so starkly about the risks 5G communications technology poses to weather forecasting. In a letter sent Tuesday to the comptroller...
Dec 5, 2019 | Climate, Electric Vehicles, Government
The plan is to produce a 25% drop in air pollution by the time the Olympics arrive in Los Angeles. What becomes of California’s waiver process and its ability to set stricter emissions and fuel economy standards will be up to the courts, following moves by the...
Nov 20, 2019 | Defense, Government, Robots & Drones
China is exporting drones that it advertises as having lethal autonomy to the Middle East, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday. It’s the first time that a senior Defense official has acknowledged that China is selling drones capable of taking life with...
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