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05.20.19

Google trained its AI to predict lung cancer

Google trained its AI to predict lung cancer

It wants to make screenings more accessible and increase the rate of early detection.

By C. Fisher, 05.20.19

10.17.18

MIT's AI can identify breast cancer risk as reliably as a radiologist

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MIT's AI can identify breast cancer risk as reliably as a radiologist

The deep-learning model accurately assesses dense breast tissue.

By R. England, 10.17.18

07.30.18

TSA will install 40 luggage CT scanners in airports this year

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TSA will install 40 luggage CT scanners in airports this year

The technology gives agents clearer views of luggage contents.

By M. Locklear, 07.30.18

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09.05.17

Control your own mammograms with new GE tech

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Control your own mammograms with new GE tech

A remote gives patients control over the uncomfortable compression phase of the screening.

By D. Lumb, 09.05.17

03.23.17

US ordered social media checks for some visa applicants

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US ordered social media checks for some visa applicants

Rex Tillerson told the DHS it's "mandatory" for anyone who visited ISIS-controlled regions.

By S. Dent, 03.23.17

02.08.17

TSA debunks its own airport behavior screening

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TSA debunks its own airport behavior screening

Science suggests that the approach is not only ineffective, but harmful.

By J. Fingas, 02.08.17

01.13.16

Uber will allow nonviolent criminals to drive in California

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Uber will allow nonviolent criminals to drive in California

The company will relax screening rules for those convicted of nonviolent or nonsexual crimes.

By B. Steele, 01.13.16

10.20.15

Former New Delhi Uber driver convicted of rape

10.20.15

Former New Delhi Uber driver convicted of rape

Despite having a previous sexual assault conviction, the man passed Uber India's background tests.

By S. Dent, 10.20.15

10.28.14

Google is tackling cancer diagnosis next, with magnetic nanoparticles

10.28.14

Google is tackling cancer diagnosis next, with magnetic nanoparticles

Google X is always looking for the next moonshot. The semi-secretive lab where the company has tes...

By T. O'Brien, 10.28.14

06.16.12

Dolby confirms 14 theaters for inaugural screening of Pixar's 'Brave' with Atmos audio

06.16.12

Dolby confirms 14 theaters for inaugural screening of Pixar's 'Brave' with Atmos audio

If you want to be among the first to experience Dolby's new Atmos surround sound experience, the c...

By R. Lawler, 06.16.12

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