This robot arm can detach its hand to grab things

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A robotic arm with its articulated hand detached and crawling on its own.
This robotic arm’s articulated hand can detach and crawl around on its own. | Screenshot: YouTube

Researchers from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed an articulated hand that can extend the reach of a robotic arm by detaching and crawling away on its own to grab things. The research was recently presented at the International

Shailene Woodley doesn't know any more about 'Big Little Lies' season 3 than you do

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Shailene Woodley as Jane Chapman on season two of
Shailene Woodley as Jane Chapman on season two of "Big Little Lies."

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  • Shailene Woodley reacted to the news about a potential season three of "Big Little Lies."
  • Woodley told Business Insider that she doesn't have much information about it and remains skeptical.
  • She said the cast wants it to happen, but for now, it "feels a little bit like a fun fantasy dream."

"Big Little Lies" star Shailene Woodley

Europe’s space agency will destroy a brand-new satellite in 2027 just to see what happens

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Fiery satellite going like a comet toward Earth
An illustration of DRACO getting destroyed in Earth’s atmosphere. | Image: ESA

The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch a satellite into Earth’s orbit in 2027 to watch it get wrecked as it reenters the atmosphere. The project is intended to help understand how exactly satellites break apart so that scientists can learn how to prevent the creation of more space debris

Can ChatGPT generate images? Yes it can and we’ll show you how

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ChatGPT image generation

Can ChatGPT generate images? With all the various ChatGPT features and models OpenAI has announced in the past year, it's hard to keep track of what's actually live and accessible to the average user.

But if you're wondering about one of the most popular features — image generation — we're here to tell you that it's available and free to all ChatGPT users.

In August, OpenAI brought DALL-E 3, its

Why Sam Altman doesn't think AI will replace writers

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Sam Altman.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman does not think writers will be replaced by AI.

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  • Open AI CEO Sam Altman said he doesn't see AI replacing human writers.
  • AI's use in writing has grown since ChatGPT's launch, with some authors even using AI to write and illustrate books.
  • Altman said human connection in storytelling is irreplaceable, despite AI advancements.

While multiple jobs are seemingly at

Florida homeowners still face an insurance crisis in the wake of Hurricane Helene

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Hurricane Helene caused flooding in Tarpon Springs, Florida, near Tampa.

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  • Hurricane Helene has left millions without power and at least 30 dead as of midday Friday.
  • Like all storms, this hurricane highlights residents' ongoing struggles with home insurance.
  • Sky-high insurance premiums and extreme weather have already prompted some Floridians to move.

Hurricane Helene, which the