With Anduril’s help, Australia has done what the U.S. Navy has struggled to accomplish: transition an extra-large undersea drone from white board to under contract in just three years. Anduril announced Tuesday that a fleet of its XL uncrewed undersea vehicle (XLUUV) “Ghost Shark” will begin operations in Australian waters next year under a massive…
Itchy bumps on the skin that aren’t mosquito bites could be a symptom of several health conditions and reactions, including hives, other bug bites, and some skin conditions. Learning the signs and symptoms of common causes can help you identify what’s causing your itchy bumps and determine the best treatment. Hives, also known as urticaria,…
If you’ve heard of Arc Boats, the Los Angeles startup founded in 2021 by former SpaceX employees, it’s likely because you’ve seen its sleek sport boats. But the company’s also been pushing into the far less glamorous world of tugboats, and now has its first big order worth $160 million. The company announced Wednesday it…
We recently unveiled the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — a new destination for founders navigating the complexities of company building, from early traction to IPO and beyond. Today, we’re excited to announce new agenda additions that bring even more insight and firepower to the stage, shown only at the 20th anniversary celebration…
Creatine is one of the most studied sports supplements, with decades of safety data. It is a compound made up of three amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine) that your body uses to boost energy levels during workouts. However, research shows it may also offer many other health benefits. Since creatine is mostly used in…
After blocking its service in Mississippi over its new age-assurance law, the social networking startup is taking a different approach to comply with laws in South Dakota and Wyoming. Instead of requiring Bluesky to restrict access to all unverified users, users in South Dakota and Wyoming can verify their ages through the Kids Web Services’…
An ongoing shrimp recall continues to send shockwaves throughout the U.S. The reason? A radioactive isotope called Cesium-137 (Cs-137), which can increase cancer risk over time. The public first got wind of the recall on Aug. 19, when Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC, recalled certain bagged, frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart due to possible Cs-137…
Battery materials startup LeydenJar has closed a €13 million ($15.2 million USD) round to scale up manufacturing of its silicon anode technology for an unnamed “leading U.S.-based consumer electronics company.” The Netherlands-based startup will use the funding, along with a €10 million commitment from the U.S. customer, to build the first phase of its facility,…
Whether enjoyed for the taste, the energy boost, or a bit of both, drinking coffee is a popular morning ritual. In fact, 66% of American adults drink about three cups of the caffeine-fueled beverage every day, according to the National Coffee Association. But how does drinking coffee daily affect your health? Here are some of…
The co-founders who sold their last startup Anchor to Spotify are launching their next project: Oboe, an AI-powered educational app that enables anyone to create lightweight, flexible learning courses on nearly any topic they choose, simply by entering a prompt. These courses can span a variety of verticals, including topics like science, history, foreign language,…
