You Remind Me of Me
Trying to decode the subtle cues that lead to human rapport, scientists have trained their focus on mimicry. nytimes.com
RoboSwift: feathered micro-aircraft flies, crashes
A micro-aircraft with feathered, morphing wings named RoboSwift ended its maiden flight by crashing into a tree. "It first flew through a tree and landed in another; it crashed," said David Lentink of Wageningen University in the Ne ... english.people.com.cn
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China
BEIJING (AP) -- A major earthquake struck a sparsely populated region of western China early Friday. Some houses collapsed, but there were no injuries, state media reported.... hosted.ap.org
Cat naps at U.S. nuclear plant may catch hefty fine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Thursday may fine Florida Power & Light Co $130,000 after security officers at the company's Turkey Point nuclear power plant near Miami were found sleeping on the job. feeds.reuters.com
Nepal on flu alert, tests poultry on India border
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal has issued a bird flu alert and is testing poultry along the border with India, where the virus rages despite the culling of tens of thousands of chickens since 2006, officials said. feeds.reuters.com