Stem cell breakthrough paves the way for mass produced artificial blood
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Hundreds of millions of people each year need some form of blood transfusion and supplies are always stressed, this latest breakthrough could let doctors produce any type of blood on demand and save countless lives. Researchers at the University of Bristol (UB) have made a...
Uber suspends entire self-driving car program after Arizona crash
WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Getting technology ready for the mass market often involves years of rigorous testing, but again it looks like humans could be to blame for this latest self-driving fender bender Uber has suspended its entire driverless car program, which affects its trials in Arizona , after the...
