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Where Big Pharma Giants And Their Venture Arms Are Investing In Cancer Therapeutics
Celgene and Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund are two standout corporate investors ramping up their cancer therapeutics portfolios.

7 Startups Combating ‘Fake News’
Solutions include AI-powered fact-checking and blockchain-backed content distribution.

Charcoal, Mushroom, And Other Natural Ingredients Are Powering Next-Gen Beauty Routines
We analyzed startups that have raised funding since 2016 to identify 15 ancient and new-age ingredients that are trending in the beauty world.

Walmart’s Been On A Buying Spree. Which Company Could It Acquire Next?
Since the retail giant announced plans to continue acquiring startups, we took a data-driven look at 11 possible contenders.

Microsoft Patents 'Mind Control' For Apps
Sensor-equipped headbands could leverage neurological data to allow users to open and operate apps with their thoughts, no gestures required.

Tracking Artificial Intelligence Hype: Many More Companies Are Using ‘.ai’ In Their URL
2017 set a record for first financings to ".ai" companies.

Walmart Patent Aims To Solve The Biggest Obstacle To Online Grocery Shopping
The retail giant's latest patent details a system for shoppers to see 3D renderings of their fresh items online prior to purchasing them for delivery or pick-up.

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