Fisker to build first all-electric popemobile for Pope Francis

After unveiling its long-awaited Ocean SUV at CES last year, electric vehicle startup Fisker is turning its attention to papal transport, revealing plans to develop a purpose-built all-electric vehicle for Pope Francis.

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Virgin Galactic reaches space from Spaceport America for the first time

Virgin Galactic has put a recent setback behind it to reach space for only the third time in its history, and the first time since relocating to its new Spaceport America base in New Mexico last year.

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Study suggests sea squirts could be used to track microplastics

The problem of microplastics pollution is getting worse, so it's important to monitor the amount of such plastic waste currently present in the world's oceans. According to a new study, a simple sea creature may better allow scientists to do so.

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Flower mimics the scent of dead beetles to draw in helpful flies

Although we've already heard about plants that mimic the smell of rotten meat in order to attract scavengers, botanists have now discovered that a certain plant focuses that concept – it mimics the smell of dead beetles, to draw in one type of fly.

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Business leaders: 5 steps to improve change management during uncertainty

Managing change in companies is focused on people, processes and responsiveness, but how can companies improve change management when uncertainty overshadows the day-to-day? Image: Overearth/Shutterstock More for CXOs As a…

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IoT, AI, analytics and telematics can help small businesses improve their efficiency and bottom line

While many small companies might think they can't afford these technologies in their logistics, that's not the case, even for companies with only a few trucks. Image: haveseen, Getty Images/iStockPhoto…

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