The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. Large companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also experienced cuts and shut down operations. The trend is expected to continue in 2025, with several companies already…
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As climate change looms over us all, many industries are turning to biotechnology for solutions to make all aspects of our lives more sustainable for the environment. Biotechnology is uniquely positioned to replace polluting materials and chemical processes with more sustainable, biological alternatives. This scientific field draws from millions of years of evolution in which…
The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. Large companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also experienced cuts and shut down operations. The trend is expected to continue in 2025, with several major companies…
Dub, a new investing platform, is revolutionizing the way people invest by allowing users to follow the trades of top investors with a few taps. Founded by 23-year-old Steven Wang, Dub has already surpassed 800,000 downloads and raised $17 million in seed funding. The platform is designed to educate users and provide them with the…
The genomics industry is witnessing a surge in innovation, with startups like Element Biosciences, Deep Genomics, and Human Longevity pushing the boundaries of precision medicine. These companies are developing cutting-edge technologies to sequence genomes, identify genetic causes of diseases, and create targeted therapies. As a result, the field of precision medicine is expected to experience…
Singapore has made significant strides in becoming a global biotech hub, with a growing startup ecosystem and a focus on research and development. The country has invested heavily in the life sciences sector, with billions of dollars poured into the industry over the past two decades. This has led to the emergence of several biotech…
Kombucha, a fermented tea drink, is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers seek gut-friendly beverages. To address the challenges of home brewing, a San Francisco-based startup, Kombu, has introduced The Fermenstation, an at-home kombucha brewer that streamlines the process and provides consistent results. The device is now available for preorder and is set to…
India’s biotech sector is experiencing rapid growth, with the country’s bio-economy expanding from $10 billion in 2015 to $130 billion in 2024. The sector is expected to continue its growth, reaching $300 billion by 2030. Top biotech companies in India, such as Bugworks Research, Biocon, and Eyestem, are making significant contributions to the sector, developing…
Cohere, a prominent AI startup, has been working with Palantir to deploy its AI models to enterprise customers. This partnership has been quietly gaining traction, with Palantir customers already using Cohere’s models for various tasks, including inference in Arabic. The collaboration highlights the growing demand for AI solutions in the enterprise sector and the increasing…
TechCrunch has compiled a list of the 51 most disruptive startups of 2024, showcasing innovative companies that are revolutionizing various industries and changing the world. From AI-powered medical scribes to autonomous driving software, these startups are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and transforming the way we live and work. In the next 6…
