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A simple eye test could diagnose early dementia signs
AN eye test lasting just seconds could diagnose dementia years before symptoms develop, say scientists.
India’s central bank faces a major test of its independence
The cash-strapped government is threatening to gut the RBI
India’s central bank faces a major test of its independence
CENTRAL BANKERS are not normally fiery types. But on October 26th Viral Acharya, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), brought a dispute between it and India’s government into the open with a flaming speech. Mr Acharya said that “governments that do not respect central-bank independence will sooner or later incur the […]
Waymo is the first company that’s allowed to test autonomous cars without a backup driver in California (GOOGL)
Waymo Waymo received a permit from California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Tuesday to test autonomous vehicles without human backup drivers on public roads, the DMV said in a statement. The Google spin-off is the first company to receive permission to test unmanned self-driving cars in California. California adopted regulations that allow for the […]
Ford and Baidu team up to test autonomous cars in China
There’s a new partnership in the autonomous vehicle game as Ford has announced it will be teaming up with Chinese internet company Baidu to work on autonomous vehicles, with testing set to begin in Beijing by the end of the year. The initiative hopes to achieve SAE L4 (a classification that measures level of human […]
Routine eye test leads to brain tumour discovery for woman who ignored symptoms
A 55-YEAR-OLD woman from Scotland is encouraging people to get their eyesight checked, after it was discovered she had two brain tumours following a routine eye test.
Evgenia Medvedeva is facing a big test at Skate Canada
After kicking off last weekend with Skate America, the Grand Prix of Figure Skating makes its annual Canadian stop this week. Here's who to watch in each competition at Skate Canada in Laval, Que. Men: Cha, Messing take aim at Uno The men's field is an interesting one boasting lots of talent, including world and Olympic […]
Where Coffee Shops Are the Test of Economic Success
“I’ll take a flat white with the veggie panini, please,” I say, in English. Within seconds, the espresso machine is making its deafening but oh-so-satisfying whir — loud enough to make a nearby student glance up over his MacBook Air. A tourist is reading his Lonely Planet guidebook, and a besuited man with a briefcase […]
Fallout 76 news: Xbox stress test reveal ahead of beta release date
Bethesda has been holding special Fallout 76 stress tests ahead of the beta release. Pre-Order players can sign up to these server launches if selected to participate, via the Xbox Insider Hub, giving them access to the game. It’s unclear if Bethesda will run another stress test before the beta launch, although plenty has been […]
