Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

The University of Oxford has launched the first human trial of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, seeking to accelerate ...

The first commercial human-like robot is here. Are replicants next?

The U1 brings a human face to embodied AI, betting on the market of ’emotional companionship.’ The Chinese robotics company ...

Longevity Startup Doses First Human in Bid to Reverse Age-Related Sight Loss

The FDA recently approved the cellular rejuvenation therapy ER-100 for human clinical trials. While vision is the first target, it could have applications for a variety of age-related disease.
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Four private astronauts launch on first human mission to fly over the poles

Four adventurers suited up and embarked on a first-of-a-kind trip to space Monday night, becoming the first humans to fly in polar orbit aboard a SpaceX crew capsule chartered by a Chinese-born ...