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In this July 9, 2015, file photo, a man walks outside the headquarters of Gilead Sciences in Foster City, Calif. Gilead Sciences said Wednesday, March 25, 2020 it will give up the specialty status it received days earlier for its COVID-19 drug amid public outrage that the company was seeking to boost the profits of its treatment.

Drugmaker Backpedals on Drug Status

Classifying this widespread disease as 'rare' meant Gilead could block competition.

Rocket Blasts Past Budget

The project has blown past its initial $10.8 billion budget.

Building a Lunar Backhoe

Ever wonder how infrastructure gets built on the moon?

GM Partners on Ventilators

The partnership is a vital step to help relieve an already strained healthcare system.

Customer Harry Westhoff, 71, runs his groceries back to his car after shopping at a Stop & Shop supermarket that opened special morning hours to serve people 60-years and older due to coronavirus concerns, Friday, March 20, 2020, in Teaneck, N.J. For most people, COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

Factories Close, Walmart Hires

While household goods are in high demand, the impact on heavy industry has been immense.

Gov't Pushes Ventilator Mfg

The British government has set up a hotline for prospective ventilator makers.

3D-Printed Parts Save Patients

3D printed parts could help as a stopgap in supply chain disruption.

Apple Brings PC Feature to iPads

The company may be seeking to make its tablet even more like a laptop computer.

In this Dec. 17, 2019, file photo, Tahsha Sydnor stows packages into special containers after Amazon robots deliver separated packages by zip code at an Amazon warehouse facility in Goodyear, Ariz. On Monday, March 16, 2020, Amazon said that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

Amazon Seeks 100K Workers

The online retailer said it will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees.

Mars Rover Mission Postponed

Concerns about possible technical problems had already prompted agencies to discuss the delay.

Vaccine Firm Denies US Tried to Acquire It

The statement came in response to reports that Donald Trump was offering the German firm a large amount to secure its work for the U.S.

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FDA Launches Nutrition Label Education Campaign

With the tagline “What’s In It For You?”, the campaign aims to reach the general public and also focus on at-risk consumers.

Jobless Claims Dip

It's an indication that the coronavirus had not yet hit the labor market in a major way.

The Airbus Engineering Design & Services initiative offers the company’s knowledge and skills to other industries as illustrated by this wind tunnel evaluation of a motorcycle.

Airbus Opens Up to Other Industries

Company to extend expertise in aerodynamics, composite materials and stress analysis to improve automotive and nautical designs, among others.

Spy Drone Fired Like Grenade

The drone is designed specifically for reconnaissance, carrying a camera and not a bomb.

Amazon Gets $4.5M Tax Break

Amazon plans to invest $50 million in new equipment and machinery.

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Managing Remote Workers Takes More Than Apps

Remote working is gaining momentum at small businesses, allowing many companies to look for help far from their home base.

In this May 29, 2018 photo provided by Virgin Galactic, the VSS Unity craft flies during a supersonic flight test. Virgin Galactic has received nearly 8,000 online reservations of interest since its first successful test flight into space 14 months ago, the company said Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, as it nears commercial operation and prepares to reopen ticket sales.

8K Reserved Space Flight Seat

The initial seats were sold at $250,000 apiece.

Tire-Changing Robot

The company's CEO came up with the idea for RoboTire after waiting for three hours in a tire shop.

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AI Discovers Surprising New Antibiotics

With the rapid rise in drug resistance in many pathogens, new antibiotics are desperately needed.

In this 1970s photo provided by Xerox PARC, Larry Tesler uses the Xerox Parc Alto early personal computer system.

Copy/Paste Pioneer Has Died

Computer scientist Larry Tesler made using computers easier for generations.

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DoL Puts $100M Toward Closing Skills Gap

The US Department of Labor's Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap grant program has awarded grants to 28 public-private apprenticeship partnerships.

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Candy, Cheese Soar to Space Station

Along with usual gear and other foods, the capsule holds chocolate and three kinds of gummy candy expressly requested by the three station astronauts.

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DoL: Trump's Budget Boosts US Workforce

The DoL stated Tuesday how the administration's 2021 budget includes apprenticeship grants, support for veterans and a paid family leave proposal,