Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland developed a Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for Multiple Environments (RAVEN) by adding hind limbs to a fixed-wing design. The final result is a drone that takes off quicker than a traditional model and performs complex maneuvers that mimic real birds.......
If you’re really bored, X’s Grok AI chatbot is now free to use
Is your weekend a bit bare-bones? Here’s something that could entertain you for a minute or two. The chatbot Grok-2 is now free for everyone to fool around with on X. We knew this was coming and, well, now it’s here. Grok it up baby. There are some limitations for...
A USB-C cable can hide a lot of malicious hardware, CT scan shows
While USB-C may be the most flexible connection for digital devices, it's also confusing to the point where it pays off to learn about the intricacies of this ever-evolving standard. Its primary goal is to simplify things so consumers can use a single cable for data, audio, video, and power......
Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger
A federal judge has upheld the consideration of race in admissions at the U.S. Naval Academy, ruling that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the officer training school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian u...
Philadelphians will channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky, Adrian look-alike contest
Couples who look awkward on skates can celebrate their cute clumsiness as Philadelphia’s RockyFest on Friday features a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest
The body of woman who disappeared while searching for cat has been recovered from a Pennsylvania sinkhole, police say
The body of woman who disappeared while searching for cat has been recovered from a Pennsylvania sinkhole, police say
Two Indianapolis police officers are acquitted in the 2022 death of a man at his parents’ home
Two Indianapolis police officers are acquitted in the 2022 death of a man at his parents’ home
Indianapolis police officers are acquitted in the 2022 death of a man at his parents’ home
Two Indianapolis police officers have been found not guilty of manslaughter and other charges in the 2022 death of a man who was shocked with a Taser and restrained face down while being handcuffed
Prosecutors seek February trial for 5 remaining defendants indicted with rapper Young Thug
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking to hold a trial early next year for the last five defendants who were originally indicted along with Atlanta rapper Young Thug
State Sen. Jenifer Branning wins a Mississippi Supreme Court seat
State Sen. Jenifer Branning has won a seat on the Mississippi Supreme Court, defeating Justice Jim Kitchens