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W.H.O. Researcher on His Trip to China Seeking Virus Origins

An interview with Peter Daszak, an animal disease specialist, just after his return from an investigative research mission to Wuhan, the site of the original Covid outbreak, and surrounding areas. A team of experts selected by the World Health Organization to investigate the origins of the virus that caused the …

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Michael Hurlston: How Synaptics pivoted from mobile/PC sensors to the internet of things

Synaptics pioneered sensors for touchscreens for PCs and mobile devices. But the San Jose-based hardware company has shifted to where the processing is happening — at the edge of the network. Under CEO Michael Hurlston, the 35-year-old company has pivoted away from its early markets and focused on artificial intelligence …

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Sharing Unexpected Acts of Kindness

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we asked readers to share moments when they stumbled upon acts of affection. Here are some of their stories. Has this happened to you? You’re going about your day, minding your business. Then you suddenly spot a caring interaction that lifts your spirits, like a couple …

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