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First Humanoid Soccer-Playing Robot Named After Greek GoddessA team of mechanical engineers from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering has created an impressive humanoid robot named ARTEMIS, which stands for Advanced Robotic Technology for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Stability.ARTEMIS is the first of its kind to be equipped with such technology. This full-sized robot is set to participate in the soccer competition of the 2023 RoboCup, an international event where robots showcase their abilities across a range of categories.
Cat who ‘saved’ diabetic owner’s life among finalists in National Cat Awards
Evidence of fake review groups found on Facebook by Which?Evidence of fake review groups operating on Facebook has been found by Which?The consumer group said its snapshot investigation found more than a dozen groups trading glowing reviews in exchange for free products or payment.Groups had been trading in reviews for Amazon, Google and Trustpilot, Which? said.
Corfu Among Best Value for Money Destinations for UK Travelers in 2023The Greek island of Corfu is among the top 20 best value for money global holiday destinations for British travelers this year, according to the findings of the Post Office Holiday Money Report 2023.According to the Barometer, Corfu was the 13th best value for money holiday destination boasting the 12th cheapest three course evening meal for two (54.89 UK Pounds), the 8th cheapest glass of wine (175ml) and the 6th cheapest 1.5 liters mineral water (0.45 UK Pounds) when compared to the destinations mentioned in the top 20 list.On the downside, Corfu had the 4th most expensive bottle (330 ml) of local beer (3.16 UK Pounds), among the destinations included in the top 20 list, and the most expensive supermarket suncream (13.81 UK Pounds).
Man hospitalized with serious burns after wife sets him on fireA woman was arrested on the island of Lesvos for pouring flammable liquid over her husband and setting him on fire.
Ukraine war: Russian warplane accidentally bombs own cityA Russian Sukhoi-34 fighter-jet has accidentally bombed the Russian city of Belgorod, around 40km (25 miles) from the border with Ukraine.
Royal Mail pay offer accepted by Communication Workers UnionAn end to the long-running dispute at Royal Mail is closer after the postal union recommended that its members should accept the latest offer.The row over workers' pay, jobs and conditions led to a series of walkouts last year.Royal Mail's owner, International Distributions Services, said it had reached agreement with the Communication Workers Union (CWU)The deal will be put to union members in the coming weeks.
Ditch the box dyes: scientists discovered why hair turns greyA group of experts from New York University believe they may have found the real reason behind why hair colour fades as we age, unlocking potential treatments which mean you no longer have to spend hundreds on dye.
U.K. seizes over a ton of cocaine found floating in the English ChannelU.K. border forces seized more than a ton of cocaine found floating in the English Channel, the Home Office announced on Thursday. Police were alerted to a number of packages in the sea early on Wednesday.A Border Force vessel located them and brought them back to the port of Dover, on England's south coast.
A Homemade Submarine Was Found Carrying 2 Tons of Cocaine and 2 Dead BodiesThe narco sub was discovered floating off the Pacific coast of Colombia carrying some $87 million worth of cocaine.
Watch: Lonely pet parrots video call each otherAnimals trained to make and receive calls in effort to combat loneliness felt by pet birds who often live on their ownLonely parrots have been trained to video call each other to help overcome feelings of isolation.The pet birds were trained to ring a bell and use their beaks to choose on a screen which of their feathered friends they wanted to communicate with.Some even said the name of the parrot they wanted to see, confirming “Rosie” when their owner pointed to a particular bird.Those who put in the most effort to get in touch with other parrots were rewarded with more calls returned, and were seen to blossom, with increased preening, singing and play.
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