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Oct 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Robots Take Over Food Delivery at Minnesota’s University

Ever thought about robots handling your lunch delivery? Well, that’s happening at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Last week marked the start of a new robot-powered delivery service on campus. Starship Technologies has introduced its first AI-driven robots in Minneapolis, and they're the fir

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Oct 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's New Robotaxi: A Sleek, Affordable Ride?

Tesla recently unveiled its Cybercab robotaxi, a smaller, two-seater version of the Cybertruck. The big news? It might cost less than $30,000! But that's not all. Elon Musk also showed off a prototype of Tesla's Robovan, an electric, autonomous bus for crowded cities. While these new rides are excit

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Girls Dive into STEM Careers

Imagine a place where young women can explore the fascinating worlds of DNA, robotics, and coding. This is exactly what happened during the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program held at North Idaho College. Organized by the University of Idaho's Colleges of Engineering and Science, the eve

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Lasers and the Quest to Fix Broadband's Final Hurdle

The biggest challenge in the internet industry today is often called the "last-mile" problem. Many people and businesses can't get high-speed broadband because there's no final connection between the main internet infrastructure and their location. Fiber optics can provide fast, reliable internet, b

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Oct 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Friend Behind Gronk's Screen Double

Rob Gronkowski, the famous football player, has a surprising connection to the actor who portrays him in the FX show "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez." In a recent interview on FanDuel's "Up & Adams" show, Gronkowski revealed that the actor playing him is none other than his close friend and

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

The Case of the Careless Thief: A Tale of Stolen Gear and Sax studio

Imagine this: a burglar enters a busy studio in the heart of Midtown, thinking they’ve hit the jackpot. They load up a wagon with top-notch audio and video equipment, along with a bunch of expensive laptops. But here’s where things start getting interesting—this wasn’t just any studio. It was Dan Ab

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Elon's Cybercab: More Hope Than Reality?

Last night, during Tesla's live event called "We, Robot", Elon Musk introduced a few new ideas. He talked about a robotic taxi, the "Cybercab," and a larger, 20-seat autonomous vehicle named "Robovan." But are these more than just promises? Elon Musk has a known knack for grabbing headlines and

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Space Force Plans a Daring Move for the X-37B Spaceplane

It's been almost a year since the US military's X-37B spaceplane started its unusual journey in a highly elliptical orbit. Now, the Space Force has something exciting in store. They plan to use a technique called aerobraking to help the spaceplane return to Earth. This means the X-37B will dip into

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Big Night: A Closer Look at the Cybercab's AI

Tesla is set to unveil its much-talked-about robotaxi, dubbed the Cybercab, in a splashy event at a Hollywood studio. The event comes as the company tries to shift its image from an electric vehicle maker to a trailblazer in AI and robotics. But not everyone is convinced. Some industry experts are

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Rodgers and Saleh: A Surprising Reaction

The recent firing of former Jets coach Robert Saleh has been a hot topic. While quarterback Aaron Rodgers denies any involvement, his lack of visible upset or attempts to stop the firing has raised some eyebrows. Teammate Tyler Conklin believes Rodgers took the news harder than most, but this emotio

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