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For the first time, artificial intelligence is a top 10 fear in the U.S.

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Health Psychology Mental Health For the first time, artificial intelligence is a top 10 fear in the U.S. Many Americans are more scared of AI than a loved one getting sick. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. This year is the first time questions related to AI were included in Chapman University's annual survey of fears. It's official-- artificial intelligence is one of the top 10 fears in the United States.


This robot exists solely to bounce ping-pong balls

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Hexa-Bouncer is the latest in a series of'useless but mildly interesting ball bouncing machines.' More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The Hexa-Bouncer has one purpose--and one purpose only. In a world where tech leaders are racing to build autonomous machines that can do almost anything, one hobbyist is going the complete opposite route: an over-engineered robot that does exactly one thing and one thing only. T-Kuhn's Hexa-Bouncer only bounces a ping-pong ball, but looks like it's capable of far more.


Expert 'bat wranglers' put GPS trackers on California's bats

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These winged mammals can cover a lot of ground during their seasonal migrations. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The team at Muir Woods National Monument and Samuel P. Taylor State Park is tracking hoary (Lasiurus cinereus) and western red bats (Lasiurus blossevillii). October is officially Bat Appreciation Month . In the spirit of the season and conservation, a team of biologists in California recently spent time finding bats at Muir Woods National Monument and Samuel P. Taylor State Park. And while Halloween is fast approaching, the activity had nothing to do with spooky festivities and everything to do with tracking hoary () and western red bats ().


WhatsApp like a pro with these 7 expert tricks and hidden features

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There's lots to dig into in this hugely popular messaging app. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Have we got some tips for you. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When it comes to the mobile app heavyweights, few can beat WhatsApp.


15 uplifting images from Dog Photography Awards 2026

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More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Here I Come! 2026 Action Category, Honorable Mention. Since then, these four-legged friends have provided companionship, assistance, and protection for people. Whether you favor a squished-face potato dog or a determined and smart working dog, you likely understand how dogs got the designation of "man's best friend." The Dog Photography Awards celebrate dogs of all shapes and sizes.


National Park Service names 10 new American World War II Heritage cities

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The latest designations are located in Alaska all the way to the U.S. Virgin Islands. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. L - R, Sergeants Clarence Beavers, James Kornegay, Ned Bess, Corporal Elijah Wesby and Sergeant Alvin Moon of the United States Army All African American 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (nicknamed the Triple Nickles because of its numerical designation) aim their M3 .45-caliber These five soldiers were part of the original 17 member selection that succeeded in becoming the first All African American parachute infantry battalion. In early 1945 the battalion were sent to Camp Pendleton in Oregon and assigned to the 9th Services Command, trained by the U.S. Forest Service, and became history's first military airborne firefighting smokejumpers. On October 16, the National Park Service (NPS)announced the latest additions to a growing list of designated World War II Heritage Cities.


Your eyes dilate depending on your thoughts

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Brain activity and verbalization can both affect our pupils. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The subtle changes may help assess linguistic development in children who otherwise are too young too communicate to researchers. Your eyes really can betray your thoughts, but don't get too self-conscious about it. Researchers in Japan believe that the subtle signs our eyeballs make are more useful to neuroscientists than the interrogation room.


Ukraine's military robots are getting tires that can't go flat

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Technology Engineering Ukraine's military robots are getting tires that can't go flat The 3D printed, airless design makes the wheels more adaptable. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The new wheels are 3D printed around a lightweight internal lattice. Tough times can fuel innovation, and battle-hardened Ukraine has demonstrated that fact of life more than most places in recent years. Since Russia's invasion in February 2022, the country has utilized drones and robotics in ways not before seen in large-scale warfare.


Nanotyrannus named Jodi needs a new home (if you have 9M)

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The controversial dinosaur species was officially described last year after 80 years of debate. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Almost one year ago, paleontologists finally settled a longstanding debate about, arguably Earth's most famous dinosaur . After reviewing decades of mounting evidence, researchers documented around 150 morphological differences across multiple supposed juvenile skeletons. Instead of young dinosaurs, these were actually adult examples of an entirely separate species now known as .


Super El Niño influencing 'strange uptick' in illegal Galápagos iguana trafficking

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The iconic marine reptiles are swimming farther to find food--and into harm's way. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The Galapagos Islands are home to at least 11 subspecies of iguanas. Marine biologists are sounding the alarm on behalf of the Galápagos Islands ' marine iguana (). Without tightened regulations on the often abused exotic pet trade, researchers warn that a recent "strange uptick" in illegal animal trafficking combined with this season's Super El Niño is further endangering the already vulnerable reptiles living on the Eastern Pacific archipelago .