Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef
Researchers have been working hard to find a way to control HIV without daily medication. A recent study involving 10 participants showed some promising results. The participants received experimental treatments designed to boost their immune systems. After stopping their usual HIV medication, six o
Robotic arms, or six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) parallel mechanisms, face big challenges. These challenges include internal uncertainties, external disturbances, and interference between actuators. To tackle these issues, researchers developed a clever control strategy. This strategy combines third-ord
Imagine teaching a robot to walk. It's not just about giving it instructions, but also about helping it learn from its past experiences. This is where episodic memory comes in. It's like a robot's personal diary, storing past actions and their outcomes. The challenge? Using this diary to make better
In central Ukraine, a wild brawl broke out among clergy at the St Michael’s Cathedral in Cherkasy. The fight was over who gets to control the cathedral – those supporting Ukraine or those backing Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin. Sticks, fences, even benches were used as weapons. Fire extinguis
