Study Finds Automation Often Targets Higher-Wage Workers to Cut Costs
Research shows U.S. firms have used automation mainly to replace better-paid workers, significantly contributing to income inequality and limiting productivity gains
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Blue Origin’s Moon Lander Cabin Arrives at NASA for Artemis Training
NASA begins astronaut training with Blue Origin’s full-scale lunar lander crew cabin ahead of Artemis missions to the Moon in 2027 and 2028
NASA Tests Mars Helicopter Rotors Beyond Mach 1 for Heavier Payloads
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory demonstrated that next-generation Mars helicopter rotor blades can exceed the speed of sound, enabling future aircraft to carry larger scientific…
MIT Develops Compact Silicon-Photonics Lidar With Wider Field of View
MIT researchers created a silicon-photonics lidar chip with closely spaced antennas to enable wide-angle, low-noise beam scanning without moving parts
NASA Tests Supersonic Rotors for Next-Gen Mars Helicopter
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory confirms new Mars helicopter rotor blades can exceed Mach 1 without structural failure
Singapore and Malaysia Enact New Laws to Regulate Gig Work and Social Protections
Singapore and Malaysia have introduced legislation to improve social security and working conditions for gig workers while maintaining their contractor status
FTC Approves Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal with Oil Change Shops Divestiture
The FTC finalized a consent order requiring Valvoline to divest 45 quick-lube outlets to maintain competition after acquiring similar businesses from Greenbriar Equity Fund
NASA Tests Mars Helicopter Blades Exceeding Mach 1 Speeds
NASA engineers have successfully tested rotor blades for Mars helicopters surpassing the speed of sound, indicating future craft could achieve higher performance