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Researchers have developed a new soft robot design that engages in three simultaneous behaviors: rolling forward, spinning like a record, and following a path that orbits around a central point. The device, which operates without human or computer control, holds promise for developing soft robotic devices that can be used to navigate and map unknown environments.

In recent years, there has been rising concern that tiny particles known as microplastics are showing up basically everywhere on Earth, from polar ice to soil, drinking water and food. Formed when plastics break down into progressively smaller bits, these particles are being consumed by humans and other creatures, with unknown potential health and ecosystem effects. One big focus of research: bottled water, which has been shown to contain tens of thousands of identifiable fragments in each container. Читать дальше...

Biden's claim that he doesn't have leverage over Israel "doesn’t seem to be compatible with reality," says Trita Parsi.

A global study shows that the effects of extreme drought -- which is expected to increase in frequency with climate change -- has been greatly underestimated for grasslands and shrublands. The findings quantify the impact of extreme short-term drought on grassland and shrubland ecosystems across six continents with a level of detail that was not previously possible. It is the first time an experiment this extensive has been undertaken to generate a baseline understanding of the potential losses of plant productivity in these vital ecosystems.

Love Island season five star Chris Taylor is heading back to the villa next week to take part in the All Stars spin-off - but said last year 'I’ve done that now' and vowed not to return

Netflix's 2023 original film slate featured only 49 new titles, compared to the whopping 85 included in the previous year's lineup.

New research in the southwestern part of Hawai'i Island shows that identifying and protecting marine ecosystems both down-current and up-current of coral reefs, specifically areas where coral larvae are more likely to survive and thrive, is crucial to future coral conservation and restoration efforts -- especially as reefs face increasing pressure from the devastating effects of climate change.

LG's new transparent OLED TV is "practically invisible" when turned off and can be set to resemble a fish tank, fire, or art.

THE National Lottery Set For Life numbers are in and it’s time to find out if you’ve won the top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years.

When Donald Trump and his campaign registered for the Illinois state primary this year, they refused to sign a voluntary loyalty oath stating that Trump wouldn't advocate for overthrowing the government.

The official line-up for the first week of Dancing on Ice has been confirmed.

OpenAI claims The New York Times “intentionally manipulated prompts” to provide examples of where ChatGPT mimicked Gray Lady content. OpenAI’s comments came in a blog post response to the Times’ copyright infringement lawsuit against the company. Times claims that OpenAI seeks “to free-ride on The Times’s massive investment in its journalism by using it to […]

After 7.5 years of communication with Watercare regarding the location of a replacement water treatment plant in the west Auckland suburb of Titirangi, the two main parties running Environment Court appeals of the consents issued by Auckland Council have ...

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The SEERBRILLS is debuting the Perfecta at CES this year. It is the world’s first AI-powered grill and can cook […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Retired Wyoming coach Craig Bohl will become executive director of the American Football Coaches Association next…

Habs GM will wait for best deal to solve goalie surplus. Plus: Connor Bedard needs to keep his head up, and Lane Hutson shows his muscle.

As Joe Biden’s poll numbers continue to plummet, and the world falls apart around him; a figure arguably more powerful than he has emerged from the shadows to sound the alarm.

South Korea’s third largest shipbuilder, Hanwha Ocean, was quick to deny reports in the media that ...

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Climate researchers from NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) will release their annual assessments of global temperatures and discuss the major climate trends of 2023 during a media briefing at 11 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 12. NASA will stream audio of the briefing on the agency’s YouTube. Participants will include: Members of the […]

The storm has the potential to bring 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 centimeters) of snow to a broad area stretching from southeastern Colorado and western Kansas, through eastern Nebraska, large parts of Iowa, northern Missouri and northwestern Illinois, up toward the upper peninsula of Michigan, said Bob Oravec, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in College Park, Maryland.

Ange Postecoglou has said that his decision to award Rodrigo Bentancur the captain’s armband was done as a reward for the hard work that the midfielder has put in behind the scenes over the last few months. Bentancur has endured quite a torrid 10 months since first injuring his ACL back in February of last […]