83 m. ago Turning robotic ensembles into smart materials that mimic life

Researchers have engineered groups of robots that behave as smart materials with tunable shape and strength, mimicking living systems. "We've figured out a way for robots to behave more like a material," said Matthew Devlin, a former doctoral researcher in the lab of University of California, Santa Barbara (USCB) mechanical engineering professor Elliot Hawkes, and the lead author of the article published in the journal Science.

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2 h. ago Washington’s Senator Patty Murray said Hanford safety in jeopardy, she’s ‘really, really worried’

Washington’s Senator Patty Murray said Hanford safety in jeopardy, she’s ‘really, really worried’  Northwest Public Broadcasting

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3 h. ago Little Saigon bus stops closed due to safety concerns will reopen

Little Saigon bus stops closed due to safety concerns will reopen  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago Surprising origins of popular restaurant, plus what to know about raw milk

The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.

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3 h. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Seattle Police Union President: Bill erodes labor rights, mayor ‘weaponizing public safety’

Seattle Police Union President: Bill erodes labor rights, mayor ‘weaponizing public safety’  MyNorthwest

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6 h. ago High egg prices putting a pinch on Louisiana bakeries ahead of Mardi Gras

Egg prices have hit an all-time high and small businesses are feeling the sticker shock. One baker says this is the busiest time of year as people are looking to get their hands on a king cake.

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8 h. ago American nutrition a top priority for MAHA as the 'Knowledge Doc' weighs in

"The Knowledge Doc" Eric Berg is taking a stand in the fight for better nutrition as RFK Jr. moves to challenge food industry to "Make America Healthy Again."

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8 h. ago New accusers in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal drama ‘can make or break the case’: expert

Blake Lively claimed additional cast members experienced "unwelcome" and "sexually inappropriate" behavior and are willing to testify against Justin Baldoni.

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9 h. ago Spring break warning: Most unlikely American tourist hot spots emerge as deadly risk

The Caribbean, a popular spring break destination for Americans, is relatively safe, but the State Department is warning U.S. tourists to stay away from certain countries.

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11 h. ago Vaccine safety panel long criticized by RFK Jr. told to postpone meeting

Vaccine safety panel long criticized by RFK Jr. told to postpone meeting  The Washington Post

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11 h. ago Chicken or the egg? Alaska Veterinarian discusses high egg prices, avian flu

Chicken or the egg? Alaska Veterinarian discusses high egg prices, avian flu  Alaska's News Source

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15 h. ago Texas DPS arrests several illegal aliens wanted for sexual assault crimes

The Texas Department of Public Safety made several arrest over the past few weeks, including several who were in the country illegally and wanted for child sexual assault.

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16 h. ago King County Metro to reopen Seattle bus stops at 12th and Jackson after safety issues

King County Metro to reopen Seattle bus stops at 12th and Jackson after safety issues  FOX 13 Seattle

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17 h. ago DOGE Cuts Nearly Half of Unit Overseeing Autonomous Vehicles Safety, Washington Post Reports

DOGE Cuts Nearly Half of Unit Overseeing Autonomous Vehicles Safety, Washington Post Reports  U.S. News & World Report

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19 h. ago Bad wellness advice is all over social media. These creators are pushing back

A growing group of content creators are trying to counteract misleading and false wellness claims online from influencers hawking supplements and unproven remedies.

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20 h. ago Elephant seals, fog harvesting and the brain science behind sugar cravings

This week's Short Wave news roundup covers harvesting drinking water from fog, what elephant seals reveal about fish populations in the deep ocean, and why there's always room for dessert.

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21 h. ago Emergency Food, TB Tests and H.I.V. Drugs: Vital Health Aid Remains Frozen Despite Court Ruling

The Trump administration appears to be flouting a judge’s order pausing the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D.

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22 h. ago The National Institute of Standards and Technology Braces for Mass Firings

Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the safety-standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIRED.

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23 h. ago To eat eggs safely, do these two things, says food science expert

Amid outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., experts weigh in on best practices for preparing eggs safely. See the video from Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King's College London.

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