Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when dyed multiple times, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports. Per the authors, it’s the first example of a biolaser cavity within the animal kingdom. As previously reported, the bright iridescent… Continue reading Peacock Feathers Are Stunning. They Can Also Emit Laser Beams
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Stocks to watch next week: BP, Diageo, Disney, Uber and WPP
This week several key companies are set to release earnings, giving markets some insight into their performance and future prospects. BP (BP.L) will report its second-quarter results on Tuesday, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.35 per share and $60bn (£45.2bn) in revenue. Investors will focus on the company’s oil and gas output, capital expenditure plans,… Continue reading Stocks to watch next week: BP, Diageo, Disney, Uber and WPP
Stocks to watch next week: BP, Diageo, Disney, Uber and WPP
This week several key companies are set to release earnings, giving markets some insight into their performance and future prospects. BP (BP.L) will report its second-quarter results on Tuesday, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.35 per share and $60bn (£45.2bn) in revenue. Investors will focus on the company’s oil and gas output, capital expenditure plans,… Continue reading Stocks to watch next week: BP, Diageo, Disney, Uber and WPP
WeRide Records Another Strong Quarter in Q2 2025: Revenue Hits US$17.8 Million, Robotaxi Revenue Increases 836.7% YoY to US$6.4 Million
BEIJING, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced its financial results for Q2 2025 on July 31, 2025. The company reported a quarterly revenue of US$17.8 million, up 60.8% year-on-year (YoY), demonstrating accelerating commercial momentum. Robotaxi revenue grew 836.7% YoY to US$6.4 million — the highest-ever… Continue reading WeRide Records Another Strong Quarter in Q2 2025: Revenue Hits US$17.8 Million, Robotaxi Revenue Increases 836.7% YoY to US$6.4 Million
WeRide Records Another Strong Quarter in Q2 2025: Revenue Hits US$17.8 Million, Robotaxi Revenue Increases 836.7% YoY to US$6.4 Million
BEIJING, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, announced its financial results for Q2 2025 on July 31, 2025. The company reported a quarterly revenue of US$17.8 million, up 60.8% year-on-year (YoY), demonstrating accelerating commercial momentum. Robotaxi revenue grew 836.7% YoY to US$6.4 million — the highest-ever… Continue reading WeRide Records Another Strong Quarter in Q2 2025: Revenue Hits US$17.8 Million, Robotaxi Revenue Increases 836.7% YoY to US$6.4 Million
States Are Moving to Protect Access to Vaccines
With US Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. already shaking up federal vaccine policy, some states are stepping in to preserve access to lifesaving shots in anticipation of further changes. The federal government has historically had a major influence on vaccine policy through the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), formed in… Continue reading States Are Moving to Protect Access to Vaccines
Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ is now blatantly operated by human drivers as the automaker launches a ride-hailing service in the Bay Area through its ‘Robotaxi’ app. When Tesla launched its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, we noted how it was just for optics and the fact that it still uses “safety monitor” in the front passenger seats makes… Continue reading Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
Uber Eats now lets merchants message customers about their orders
Uber Eats announced on Wednesday that it will now allow restaurants and merchants to chat with customers to help prevent issues with orders. The app is also introducing new AI tools for merchants, and is inviting users to submit photos of their orders if the item doesn’t yet have a menu image. With the new… Continue reading Uber Eats now lets merchants message customers about their orders
Uber Intercity Expands to 3,000+ Routes, Launches Motorhomes in Delhi NCR
Uber has expanded its Intercity service to more than 3,000 city-to-city routes across India, marking a 50% increase in its intercity route network. The expansion comes amid growing demand for outstation road travel and improvements in India’s highway infrastructure, the company said. As part of the rollout, Uber is introducing a limited-time offering: custom-designed Motorhomes… Continue reading Uber Intercity Expands to 3,000+ Routes, Launches Motorhomes in Delhi NCR
Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.
Over the next year, Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson wants to “unlock” the Sunbelt of the United States, a southern route where its self-driving trucks will carry goods for companies like Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. Aurora, which launched its driverless commercial self-driving truck service this spring, has already made some progress toward that… Continue reading Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.