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Scientists just released robots that look like Minions into the Pacific Ocean. The little bots are on a mission to unravel one of the great mysteries of the sea: what the hell are marine larvae up to?

Meet the little spider that goes about life a little differently, in the sense that it actively stalks the hell out of its prey.

WIRED predicts the biggest trends for the year ahead. In this segment Alex Davies lays out the five biggest disruptions coming to the world of transport.

The Astrobee is a brilliant little robot that'll use puffs of air to autonomously float around the International Space Station.

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The Indian Railways has operated 302 ‘Shramik Special' trains since May 1 and ferried home more than 3 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, officials said. The national transporter has planned to operate 47 trains on Saturday, out of which 34 trains have already departed, they said.

The "Around The NFL" crew breaks down teams playing in prime time in 2020.

The '"Around The NFL" crew list their can't-miss games on 2020 schedule.

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A few of them are expected to move into clinical trials later this year.

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Supposedly, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asked him to come to Kolkata for a discussion

Operation Samudra Setu: Around 2,000 Indians to be evacuated from Maldives...

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Rehn, Nicole A., author

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The Law Library of Congress is proud to present the report, Criminalization of Illegal Entry Around the World.

On the basis of a worldwide survey, this report identifies 162 countries that have laws criminalizing or otherwise punishing illegal entry.  The chart shows countries that impose criminal sanctions for illegal entry as well as countries that impose only civil or administrative penalties (typically fines and deportation). 

This report is one of many prepared by the Law Library of Congress. Visit the Comprehensive Index of Legal Reports page for a complete listing of reports and the Current Legal Topics page for our highlighted and newer reports. 

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The groundwater of Rockford, Michigan, is contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, chemicals found in everything from nonstick pans to dental floss to—in the case of Rockford—waterproofing agents from a shoe factory that shut down in 2009. Science journalist Sara Talpos talks with host Meagan Cantwell about how locals found the potentially health-harming chemicals in their water, and how contamination from nonstick chemicals isn’t limited to Michigan. Also this week, host Sarah Crespi talks with Shyamnath Gollakota of the University of Washington in Seattle about his work diagnosing ear infections with smartphones. With the right app and a small paper cone, it turns out that your phone can listen for excess fluid in the ear by bouncing quiet clicks from the speaker off the eardrum. Clinical testing shows the setup is simple to use and can help parents and doctors check children for this common infection. This week’s episode was edited by Podigy. Ads on this show: Science Rules! podcast with Bill Nye Download the transcript (PDF)  Listen to previous podcasts. About the Science Podcast [Image: Dennis Wise/University of Washington; Music: Jeffrey Cook]

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Daundiya Kheda pradhan''s husband is fielding calls from across the globe about the treasure hunt.

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For the first time since coming back to San Francisco in January, I had everything I needed for a saunter across the city in the sun: a means of taking photos / videos, a pair of sunglasses, no work, no plans, and no excuse.

On the morning of July 4th, I decided to spend the next couple of days offline. I read a book, and decided to go for a walk the rest of the day. I didn’t have any expectations or intended destination. I left my apartment at 2pm and decided to walk west, as I haven’t spent any proper time on that side of the city.

I passed through a couple of small parks and quiet neighbourhoods before hitting the edge of The Presidio.

At this point, I realised how long it had been since I’d seen a large expanse of something approximating nature. The Presidio was beautifully tranquil, with just a handful of people strolling or running through the trees. Walking off the trails, I saw a lizard for the first time in years; probably a San Francisco Alligator Lizard.

I exited The Presidio somewhere near the golf course and picked a long road to keep walking west.

On the way, I hit a main road and stood at the traffic lights. While I waited a young woman walking her dog struck up the first of several impromptu conversations I had with strangers that day. She must have seen me looking around for the street name, as she asked, “Are you lost? Are you a tourist? Where are you going?”

“I’m not sure. That way”, I said pointing down the long road before us.

She laughed. “See, you are lost!”

We chatted for a few blocks before our paths diverged. She told me that I would find some nice trails, and a good view of the Golden Gate Bridge, in the woodland near Lands End. It was dead ahead for another 30 minutes. So that’s where I went.

I hit the trails at about 4:30pm. It must have been close to perfect weather. Really sunny, warm, only a mild breeze, and the bay was completely clear. I wandered around for over an hour; perching near the edge of cliffs, taking in the sight of the Golden Gate Bridge on my right and a vast expanse of ocean to my left. Such a relaxing place.

I made time for a Dorsey-like Vine (my first Vine)…

On the way back, I crossed a road to take a photo. A post-middle-age man crossed my path, struck up a conversation, and began to tell me about his life in San Francisco “back in the day”. As if he could peer into my soul, he assured me that there was nothing wrong with being a software engineer (although he did initially think I was an estate agent; that was one of the first things he said to me).

My spirits further lifted by a stranger’s validation, I continued home. For last 30 minutes all I could think about was lying down, resting my feet, and eating. I’d been walking for nearly 6 hours. I’ll definitely do it again, but a skateboard would be helpful next time.

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A poem by Thomas Lux from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

C&EN looks at how scientists are adapting to travel restrictions and working from home

C&EN looks at how scientists are working from home and adapting to travel restrictions

Closing wildlife markets within countries, as Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House coronavirus task force rightly suggests, may be a more effective tool, however. This article examines the prevalence of wildlife markets around the world and notes that the ones in Asia aren’t the only ones worthy of scrutiny.

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