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Origami-inspired robot can gently turn pages and carry objects 16,000 times its weight
The gripper design finds a balance between 'strength, precision and gentleness.'
GMC’s new heavy-duty Sierra truck can tow up to twice its own weight
It's been put through several "extreme tests," including a climatic wind tunnel.
School district uses ChatGPT to help remove library books
Faced with new legislation, Iowa's Mason City Community School District asked ChatGPT if certain books 'contain a description or depiction of a sex act.'
Ceramic pipes kept this town from flooding during monsoons 4,000 years ago
The people of Pingliangtai built and operated the system without any help from a central state government.
Lockheed Martin plans to make its most powerful military laser yet
It will be a very energetic 500 kilowatts.
This tiny, 8-foot long whale swam off Egypt’s coast 41 million years ago
The miniature species, Tutcetus rayanensis, is named after King Tut.
How a US lab created energy with fusion—again
A barrage of X-rays hit a tiny pellet at temperatures and pressures greater than our sun's.
Combining AI and traditional methods can help us predict air quality
Predicting air quality in the days ahead won't be simple.
Inside Delta’s in-house meteorology wing
A “surface desk” and an “upper air desk” help inform routes in tricky weather conditions.
Self-driving taxis get the green light on 24/7 service in San Francisco
Companies like Waymo and Cruise can now offer autonomous rides to anyone in San Francisco—but some city officials have concerns.