4 h. ago Is ‘The Pitt’ Really an ‘ER’ Spinoff? Michael Crichton’s Estate Says It Is.

The estate of the best-selling author, which has intellectual property rights to “ER,” and the creators of the new hit TV show are waging a legal battle over whether it’s a stealth reboot.

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4 h. ago Cyclic triaxial tests: Evaluation of liquefaction resistance in chemically treated soils

Soil liquefaction can be a major threat to the infrastructure and built environments in an earthquake-prone area. This happens due to substantial loss of soil stiffness and strength due to applied stress. Loose, moderately granulated, sandy soil is more prone to soil liquefaction.

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4 h. ago T&I Leaders Introduce Bill to Ensure Safe, Efficient U.S. Pipeline Network

T&I Leaders Introduce Bill to Ensure Safe, Efficient U.S. Pipeline Network  House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (.gov)

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7 h. ago We are entering a golden age of robotics startups — and not just because of AI

The robotics startup market has matured over the last decade and the cost to produce robots has gone down significantly.

Technology

7 h. ago When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value

Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer comfort to children. They promise to support learning and companionship, yet their role in family life often extends beyond their original purpose.

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9 h. ago Replacing forests with solar a net positive, but neighbors bear an outsized burden, study finds

Clearing forests to build large-scale solar farms can deliver climate benefits, but those gains often come at a cost to nearby homeowners and ecosystems, according to new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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15 h. ago O'Connor: We'll All Fill Charlie Kirk's Space, Like We Did Andrew Breitbart's

Thursday, WMAL and Townhall Media host Larry O’Connor talked about Charlie Kirk. O’Connor said, “Who replaced Andrew Breitbart? We all replaced Andrew Breitbart. Not one person could have done it.” He added, “So, who will replace Charlie Kirk? Well, I’ll The post O’Connor: We’ll All Fill Charlie Kirk’s Space, Like We Did Andrew Breitbart’s appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago Opinion: Alaska wilderness and Anchorage green space define where we live — and aren’t about East Coast elites

Opinion: Alaska wilderness and Anchorage green space define where we live — and aren’t about East Coast elites  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

23 h. ago A play about the revolt of workers – not machinery – gave us the word 'robot'

Melania Trump used the word during a recent White House task force meeting to refer to AI. But "robot," was first introduced in a 1920 Czech play in which human workers were the robots.

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23 h. ago A play about the revolt of human workers — not machines — gave us the word 'robot'

A Czech playwright introduced the word to English in the 1920s. But back then, it wasn't analogous to machinery. New interpretations of the robot reflect a modernity once skewered by the writer.

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23 h. ago Carney Unveils Major Projects for Canada to Offset Damage of Trump’s Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled big infrastructure plans. But they are likely to meet resistance from Indigenous and environmental groups.

Politics

23 h. ago Tesla’s robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit

Tesla can now test its autonomous vehicle technology on public streets in Nevada, but it still has steps to take if it wants to offer paid rides like in Austin, Texas.

Events

25 h. ago Humans sense a collaborating robot as part of their 'extended' body

Researchers from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa (Italy) and Brown University in Providence (U.S.) have discovered that people sense the hand of a humanoid robot as part of their body schema, particularly when it comes to carrying out a task together, like slicing a bar of soap.

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26 h. ago Kennedy Center fires head of jazz programming, adding to string of exits

Kennedy Center fires head of jazz programming, adding to string of exits  The Washington Post

Events

29 h. ago Robot dogs, flying cars: five takeaways from the Munich auto show

From "flying cars" to robots and self-driving buses, here are some of the innovations spotted at this week's Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility, one of the world's biggest:

Transport

29 h. ago Kennedy Center fires head of jazz programming, adding to a string of staff exits

Kennedy Center fires head of jazz programming, adding to a string of staff exits  The Washington Post

Events

29 h. ago EU sticks to 2028 Russian gas exit after talks with US energy chief

EU sticks to 2028 Russian gas exit after talks with US energy chief  Reuters

Politics

38 h. ago Surprise CEO Exit At Hawaiian Airlines. What’s Next For Travelers?

Surprise CEO Exit At Hawaiian Airlines. What’s Next For Travelers?  Beat of Hawaii

Politics

44 h. ago Waymo robotaxis spotted in Seattle, Bellevue ahead of service launch

Waymo robotaxis spotted in Seattle, Bellevue ahead of service launch  FOX 13 Seattle

Economics

46 h. ago A look at the life of Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people

A look at the life of Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people  Politico

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