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Amazon Could Take Over Self-Driving Startup

The e-commerce giant is reportedly interested in acquiring a robotaxi developer.

Merck Makes Big Moves in COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments

The deals should accelerate vaccine development.

Roadways Become More Lethal During Pandemic

Fatalities were down as people drove less — but they should have been down much more.

Eyeing the Bounce Back

Industrial purchasing continues to lag, but a look at state-by-state re-opening schedules offers insight as to which sectors could improve sooner.

Light-Up Masks Could Revolutionize Virus Testing

Sensors embedded in the masks produce fluorescent signals when they come into contact with an infected person’s saliva.

Gum, Mints Take Hit as Socializing Stops

Have Americans stopped caring about their breath?

Lockheed Scales Back F-35 Program

The defense contractor is shuffling workers as the pandemic impacts its suppliers.

Massive Plastic Pallet Fire Seen for 40 Miles

About 1.5 acres of plastic pallets were set ablaze at a tomato processing plant.

Temperature Monitoring Patch May Be Coming to Your Job

Just wear this thermometer like a Band-Aid.

Tripling the Power of Vehicle-Mounted Lasers

Pentagon officials hope the technology could defend against incoming missiles and drones.

Worker's COVID-19 Lie Shuts Down Business

Several coworkers were subjected to unnecessary quarantine.

Test Machine Keeps Golf Carts Whisper-Quiet

The custom gearbox tester can pinpoint a problem down to the gear tooth.