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White noise could warn birds to avoid colliding with tall structures

White noise could warn birds to avoid colliding with tall structures

28 April 2021

Broadcasting sound at oncoming birds can alert them to buildings or wind turbines, making them take a wider path around the structure and lowering their risk of collision
Robot taught table etiquette can explain why it won't follow the rules

Robot taught table etiquette can explain why it won't follow the rules

21 April 2021

A robot that can act against its programming in order to follow human commands will speak aloud to explain its decision-making process

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