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James Temple

Deputy Managing Editor, Multimedia

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    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Technology
    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Technology

    The venture capitalist defends his plan to split up the Golden State.

    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Local resentments remain over the cost of living and evictions.

    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Japan’s Mitsui led the round for LanzaTech.

    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Technology

    Improving DNA sequencing is already changing cancer treatment and prenatal tests.

    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Technology
    By James Temple
    Technology
    Elizabeth Kolbert on How Tech Can — And Can’t — Tackle Climate Change and ExtinctionElizabeth Kolbert on How Tech Can — And Can’t — Tackle Climate Change and Extinction
    Technology

    If we’re the cause of the sixth mass extinction, are we also the cure?

    By James Temple
    Technology
    Shut Your Mouth: Google’s Schaft Robot Staying in DARPA Challenge Despite RumorsShut Your Mouth: Google’s Schaft Robot Staying in DARPA Challenge Despite Rumors
    Technology

    Google moves its robot into a self-funded track, freeing up money for other teams.

    By James Temple
    Technology
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    Technology

    The broad participation in the round reflects the growing interest in AI.

    By James Temple

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