TechCrunch
NTSB confirms the Tesla driver floored it, overriding the self-driving system, in a crash that killed a 76-year-old. Musk's 'makes no sense' now makes slightly more sense.
The Verge
Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after his car launched into a home at 73 mph - because 'Full Self-Driving' apparently needs a little manual help to become 'Full Self-Murder.'
TechCrunch
The Trump admin proposes removing brake pedals from fully autonomous vehicles, because who needs to stop when you can just trust the robot?
ScienceDaily
A Chinese sodium battery nearly matches Tesla's lithium-ion performance, proving that abundant elements can also be adequate - with a few caveats about cold weather and mysterious copper blobs.
MIT Technology Review
Air conditioners are cooking the planet, but solid-state cooling might save us - if it can match traditional AC efficiency. Also: drugs for animals, AI bans, and cells that become young again.
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