4 h. ago Rubio Takes on Tricky Task of Drafting Security Guarantees for Ukraine

The secretary of state and national security adviser will meet with European counterparts on Thursday in an effort to advance a peace process that so far has gotten little traction.

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6 h. ago Researchers release new standards for 3D printing with powders

One of the most common industrial 3D printing processes is laser powder bed fusion. It is mainly used for complex, heavy-duty components in aerospace, medical technology, and toolmaking.

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8 h. ago Modular robots assemble into bridges, shelters and tools for outdoor tasks

Modular robots built by Dartmouth researchers are finding their feet outdoors. Engineered to assemble into structures that best suit the task at hand, the robots are pieced together from cube-shaped robotic blocks that combine rigid rods and soft, stretchy strings whose tension can be adjusted to deform the blocks and control their shape.

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10 h. ago John Stamos Shares Soaking Wet Photo In Underwear! Have Mercy!

John Stamos is stripping down to his birthday suit! The Full House alum took to Instagram on Tuesday to mark his 62nd birthday with a soaking wet photo of himself in nothing but tight little Calvin Klein underwear! In the photo, he’s rinsing off in an outdoor shower and looking HAWT while doing so! He [...] Read More... The post John Stamos Shares Soaking Wet Photo In Underwear! Have Mercy! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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12 h. ago Humans keep building robots that are shaped like us—what's the point?

Robots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they're machines that perform automatic tasks and can be operated by humans, but sometimes work autonomously—without human help.

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12 h. ago Flooding begins in the Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin moves north

People in the Outer Banks should shelter in place, authorities said. Meanwhile, life-threatening rip currents are likely at beaches along the East Coast, according to forecasters.

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15 h. ago Autonomous Robotic Targets Are a Bullseye for Live Fire Training

Autonomous Robotic Targets Are a Bullseye for Live Fire Training  United States Secret Service (.gov)

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18 h. ago How philanthropic organizations are working to support smaller public radio stations

How are philanthropic organizations working to bridge the funding gap created by the rescission cuts passed earlier this year?

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27 h. ago Cyclist sues Seattle over dangerous Ballard Bridge tracks after crash leaves lasting scars

Cyclist sues Seattle over dangerous Ballard Bridge tracks after crash leaves lasting scars  KOMO

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27 h. ago GOP doctors call out health task force for 'woke distractions' amid major reform push

Healthcare providers debate an U.S. Preventive Services Task Force overhaul, and GOP doctors and medical groups clash over preventive care recommendations and equity considerations.

Science

33 h. ago Discover how developer tools are shifting fast with Lauri Moore and David Cramer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

From no-code to AI-assisted dev environments, “vibe coding” is changing how early-stage startups build — and who they need to hire. The once-standard idea of landing a “10x engineer” as your first critical hire is getting a serious reality check with Lauri Moore (Bessemer) and David Cramer (Sentry) on the Builder Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October at San Francisco's Moscone West.

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33 h. ago Omen or harbinger of doom? Fox Nation explores the chilling mystery that turned a small town into a spectacle

Fox Nation's Abby Hornacek investigates the Mothman legend in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, exploring 50 years of eyewitness accounts and connections to the Silver Bridge collapse.

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34 h. ago Improving the novel RoboBall: From sea to space, this robot is on a roll

While working at NASA in 2003, Dr. Robert Ambrose, director of the Robotics and Automation Design Lab (RAD Lab), designed a robot with no fixed top or bottom. A perfect sphere, the RoboBall could not flip over, and its shape promised access to places wheeled or legged machines could not reach—from the deepest lunar crater to the uneven sands of a beach.

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37 h. ago Liquid gold: Prototype harvests valuable resource from urine

A newly developed system transforms human waste into a powerful tool for profitable and sustainable energy and agriculture in resource-limited regions.

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38 h. ago Simulating wolf pack attacks to strengthen AI collaboration and resilience

In the rapidly advancing fields of drone swarms and cooperative robotics, AI agents embedded in individual drones and robots must collaborate seamlessly—such as drones flying in formation to encircle an enemy or multiple robots working together in smart factories. However, these multi-agent systems are vulnerable to disruptions caused by adverse conditions or malicious attacks, which can compromise their cooperation and operational integrity.

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38 h. ago Knitted textile metasurfaces allow soft robots to morph and camouflage on demand

Nature, particularly humans and other animals, has always been among the primary sources of inspiration for roboticists. In fact, most existing robots physically resemble specific animals and/or are engineered to tackle tasks by emulating the actions, movements and behaviors of specific species.

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40 h. ago People Are Trying to ‘Deprogram’ Their MAGA Parents Through Book Clubs

Divisive politics have led people to go “no contact” with their right-wing parents. Some hope reading together could help bridge the gap.

Society

40 h. ago Research suggests doctors might quickly become dependent on AI

A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool.

Science

50 h. ago Seattle's Leary Way Bridge shutting down for repaving, repairs

Seattle's Leary Way Bridge shutting down for repaving, repairs  FOX 13 Seattle

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51 h. ago MassDOT planning a pedestrian and bike path over the Charles near Museum of Science

The project includes a winding multi-use path, three islands, and movable bridges connecting Boston and Cambridge. The post MassDOT planning a pedestrian and bike path over the Charles near Museum of Science appeared first on Boston.com.

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