Are you familiar with the show 'Black Mirror'? The dystopian show has some amazing pieces of technology. Now, China has unveiled technology that is reminiscent of the show. What is it? It's a robot dog equipped with an automatic rifle.

<h2>Man's best friend</h2>

Unveiled during China's recent military drills with Cambodia, this cutting-edge technology has transformed man's best friend into a formidable weapon on the battlefield.

In a video released by state broadcaster CCTV, the robot dog can be seen walking, hopping, and conducting operations.

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"It can serve as a new member in our urban combat operations, replacing our (human) members to conduct reconnaissance and identify (the) enemy and strike the target," a soldier identified as Chen Wei told the broadcaster.

The two-minute video available online was shot during the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2024" exercise.

It demonstrated the robot dog's ability to walk, hop, lie down, and move backwards, all controlled remotely.

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The armed robot dog, in one scene, can be seen leading an infantry unit into a simulated building, highlighting its potential in urban combat. The video also featured a six-rotor aerial drone equipped with an automatic rifle, showcasing China's array of intelligent unmanned equipment.

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<h2>Robot dogs: A new innovation?</h2>

While the use of robot dogs and drones in military operations is not new, China's recent display underscores the technological advancements in this area.&nbsp;

Last year, CCTV highlighted similar rifle-armed robot dogs in joint exercises involving multiple Southeast Asian nations.&nbsp;

Previously, the US Air Force has also integrated robotic dogs into its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). Since 2020, the US has been using artificial intelligence and rapid data analytics to enhance threat detection and response.

Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, there has been a widespread use of drones. Additionally, remotely controlled drones have been successfully used in the Israel war to target sophisticated military equipment like tanks and warships.

China, a leading drone exporter, imposed export controls on drone technology last year to protect national security. However, the robot dogs continue to garner attention, both domestically and internationally.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Are you familiar with the show 'Black Mirror'? The dystopian show has some amazing pieces of technology. Now, China has unveiled technology that is reminiscent of the show.

Are you familiar with the show 'Black Mirror'? The dystopian show has some amazing pieces of technology. Now, China has unveiled technology that is reminiscent of the show. What is it? It's a robot dog equipped with an automatic rifle. Man's best friend Unveiled during China's recent military drills with Cambodia, this cutting-edge technology has transformed man's best friend into a formidable weapon on the battlefield. In a video released by state broadcaster CCTV, the robot dog can be seen walking, hopping, and conducting operations. Also read | Wedding gone wrong! Grooms discovers his wife is a ‘man’ 12 days after marriage in Indonesia "It can serve as a new member in our urban combat operations, replacing our (human) members to conduct reconnaissance and identify (the) enemy and strike the target," a soldier identified as Chen Wei told the broadcaster. The two-minute video available online was shot during the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon 2024" exercise. It demonstrated the robot dog's ability to walk, hop, lie down, and move backwards, all controlled remotely. You can watch the video here: × The armed robot dog, in one scene, can be seen leading an infantry unit into a simulated building, highlighting its potential in urban combat. The video also featured a six-rotor aerial drone equipped with an automatic rifle, showcasing China's array of intelligent unmanned equipment. Also read | UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting over Israel attacks on Rafah Robot dogs: A new innovation? While the use of robot dogs and drones in military operations is not new, China's recent display underscores the technological advancements in this area. Last year, CCTV highlighted similar rifle-armed robot dogs in joint exercises involving multiple Southeast Asian nations. Previously, the US Air Force has also integrated robotic dogs into its Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). Since 2020, the US has been using artificial intelligence and rapid data analytics to enhance threat detection and response. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, there has been a widespread use of drones. Additionally, remotely controlled drones have been successfully used in the Israel war to target sophisticated military equipment like tanks and warships. China, a leading drone exporter, imposed export controls on drone technology last year to protect national security. However, the robot dogs continue to garner attention, both domestically and internationally. (With inputs from agencies)

China showcases robot dog armed with automatic rifle during military drills with Cambodia

The Japanese man who made headlines for spending two million Yen (around $15,000) to transform into a dog has revealed that he wants to be other animals like "a panda, or a bear…A fox or a cat".

In an interview with WanQol, the man identified only as 'Toco' spoke about what it is like to transform into a dog, and revealed that he wishes to repeat the feat and transform into other animals.

<h2>Transforming into a dog</h2>

The Japanese man, who is yet to unveil his real identity and is only known as Toco spent almost $15,000 (two million yen) to look like a border collie dog. To do this, he had a&nbsp; hyperrealistic costume custom-made, which he dons to "become a dog".

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"I chose dogs simply because I love dogs. Border collies are one of my favourite breeds. I love their big, round eyes and fluffy fur." ​​

"It really is a happy experience to be able to become something other than myself. I get excited and happy being someone other than myself."&nbsp;

"However, dogs and humans have different skeletal structures and the way we bend our legs and arms is different, so it's very difficult to move in a way that looks like a dog's. I'm currently researching movements that look more dog-like," he told the media outlet.

"Also, cleaning it when it gets dirty is a bit of a pain. When I go outside, I get dirt on it and dust gets stuck in my fur, so it takes a lot of work to clean it every time," he added.

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Toco said he dreams of becoming other animals.

"Of course, I want to try to become other animals. I could realistically become another dog, a panda, or a bear. A fox or a cat would be good, but they're too small for a human to try… I hope to make my dream of becoming another animal come true someday."

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The Japanese man who made headlines for spending two million Yen (around $15,000) to transform into a dog has revealed that he wants to be other animals like "a panda, or a bear…A fox or a cat".

The Japanese man who made headlines for spending two million Yen (around $15,000) to transform into a dog has revealed that he wants to be other animals like "a panda, or a bear…A fox or a cat". In an interview with WanQol, the man identified only as 'Toco' spoke about what it is like to transform into a dog, and revealed that he wishes to repeat the feat and transform into other animals. Transforming into a dog The Japanese man, who is yet to unveil his real identity and is only known as Toco spent almost $15,000 (two million yen) to look like a border collie dog. To do this, he had a hyperrealistic costume custom-made, which he dons to "become a dog". Also read | Emotional rollercoaster: US woman discovers her 'euthanised' dog available for adoption "I chose dogs simply because I love dogs. Border collies are one of my favourite breeds. I love their big, round eyes and fluffy fur." "It really is a happy experience to be able to become something other than myself. I get excited and happy being someone other than myself." "However, dogs and humans have different skeletal structures and the way we bend our legs and arms is different, so it's very difficult to move in a way that looks like a dog's. I'm currently researching movements that look more dog-like," he told the media outlet. "Also, cleaning it when it gets dirty is a bit of a pain. When I go outside, I get dirt on it and dust gets stuck in my fur, so it takes a lot of work to clean it every time," he added. Also read | Ditch bright plastics: Study shows bright plastics break down quicker into microplastics Toco said he dreams of becoming other animals. "Of course, I want to try to become other animals. I could realistically become another dog, a panda, or a bear. A fox or a cat would be good, but they're too small for a human to try… I hope to make my dream of becoming another animal come true someday." (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese man who spent $15,000 to transform into a dog, now dreams of becoming a panda or cat

If dinosaurs were alive today, undoubtedly, they would terrorise humans. But they're not. However, they did leave behind their closest living relatives: chickens. Although small, chickens have become a big 'clucking nuisance' in this village in England.

Around 100 feral chickens have become a major nuisance for residents of Snettisham, Norfolk, causing significant disruptions to daily life. Locals, as per The Guardian report that the chickens, which have swarmed in from a nearby wood, destroy gardens and keep them awake at night with their incessant clucking.

<h2>Life made "hell"</h2>

Residents of the village say that their lives have been made "hell" by the chickens. While the ownership of the land where the chickens reside is unclear, villagers reported observing a recent surge in the bird population.&nbsp;

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The birds, according to reports, are causing trouble not just on their own but also because of the visitors they attract, who unknowingly attract rats by leaving food for the birds.&nbsp;

This has led to rising tensions between residents and visitors.

Rod Mackenzie, a parish councillor, expressed frustration over the situation, stating, "They're a pain in the butt. If they come into your garden, they dig everything up. It's not just food for the chickens, it's every bit of detritus they can find and that brings rats."

"What was it someone left the other week? A quart of pink prawns. The rats are quite sizable around here and they breed like hell,"&nbsp;Mackenzie further said.

Ben King, a local resident, told the publication that he has resorted to wearing earplugs at night to block out the noise from the birds. "They're out of control now, there's not just one or two … if someone came and moved them, I'd buy them a big beer," he said.

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The Snettisham parish council has discussed the issue, noting that "members of the public throw all sorts of food down for the chickens. This is causing a rodent problem, which is potentially a health hazard."

<h2>No beef with the chickens</h2>

Despite the inconvenience, not all villagers are against the chickens.

Graeme McQuade, who moved to the village 18 months ago, said, "I have no issues with the chickens whatsoever. Before we moved here, we didn't know chickens get up at 4am, but it gives character to the place."

A dog walker, who chose to remain anonymous, added, "People in the new houses are moaning about them, but they've been here such a long time and there’s more important things going on in the world than a few chickens. They should get a life. Two of them have been in my garden since they were babies, and they don't bother me."

(With inputs from agencies)

If dinosaurs were alive today, undoubtedly, they would terrorise humans. But they're not. However, they did leave behind their closest living relatives: chickens.

If dinosaurs were alive today, undoubtedly, they would terrorise humans. But they're not. However, they did leave behind their closest living relatives: chickens. Although small, chickens have become a big 'clucking nuisance' in this village in England. Around 100 feral chickens have become a major nuisance for residents of Snettisham, Norfolk, causing significant disruptions to daily life. Locals, as per The Guardian report that the chickens, which have swarmed in from a nearby wood, destroy gardens and keep them awake at night with their incessant clucking. Life made "hell" Residents of the village say that their lives have been made "hell" by the chickens. While the ownership of the land where the chickens reside is unclear, villagers reported observing a recent surge in the bird population. Also read | Melanoma skin cancer reaches record high in UK, shows study The birds, according to reports, are causing trouble not just on their own but also because of the visitors they attract, who unknowingly attract rats by leaving food for the birds. This has led to rising tensions between residents and visitors. Rod Mackenzie, a parish councillor, expressed frustration over the situation, stating, "They're a pain in the butt. If they come into your garden, they dig everything up. It's not just food for the chickens, it's every bit of detritus they can find and that brings rats." "What was it someone left the other week? A quart of pink prawns. The rats are quite sizable around here and they breed like hell," Mackenzie further said. Ben King, a local resident, told the publication that he has resorted to wearing earplugs at night to block out the noise from the birds. "They're out of control now, there's not just one or two … if someone came and moved them, I'd buy them a big beer," he said. Also read | Alien object or SpaceX Dragon debris? Mysterious space object found in North Carolina The Snettisham parish council has discussed the issue, noting that "members of the public throw all sorts of food down for the chickens. This is causing a rodent problem, which is potentially a health hazard." No beef with the chickens Despite the inconvenience, not all villagers are against the chickens. Graeme McQuade, who moved to the village 18 months ago, said, "I have no issues with the chickens whatsoever. Before we moved here, we didn't know chickens get up at 4am, but it gives character to the place." A dog walker, who chose to remain anonymous, added, "People in the new houses are moaning about them, but they've been here such a long time and there’s more important things going on in the world than a few chickens. They should get a life. Two of them have been in my garden since they were babies, and they don't bother me." (With inputs from agencies)

Feral chickens turn Norfolk village into a 'clucking' nightmare

Florida, over the years, has become synonymous with the weird antics of its residents. In the latest peculiar news stories from the US state: A priest has been accused of biting a woman.

<h2>Why did the priest bite the woman?</h2>

The priest, as per CNN, has been identified as Father Fidel Rodriguez. Reportedly, the priest while giving out Communion during a mass in St. Cloud city bit the woman while 'defending' the Communion bread.

Father Rodriguez, according to the police, initially refused to give the woman Communion bread on May 19. Instead, he told her, "she did not do the prior steps necessary" to receive the Communion.

He "advised her to receive the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) before coming back to receive Holy Communion (Eucharist)", said the Diocese of Orlando in a statement.

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The woman, in her affidavit, said that she returned to the church for the noon mass and informed the priest that she had done the necessary steps and was now "accepted by God, thus, granting her the ability to participate in communion".

However, as per the statement from the Diocese, the priest asked her if she "had been to the Sacrament of Penance (Confession), to which she stated it was not his business."

Upon this, the woman told the police, he (the priest) "became upset and tried to ram the 'cookie' in her mouth".

She then tried to grab another Communion bread, but the priest grabbed her and bit her arm.&nbsp;

The diocese contends that "Father Rodriguez offered the woman Holy Communion on the tongue. At that point, the woman forcefully placed her hand in the vessel and grabbed some sacred Communion hosts, crushing them."

"Having only one hand free, Father Rodriguez struggled to restrain the woman as she refused to let go of the hosts. When the woman pushed him and reacting to a perceived act of aggression, Father Rodriguez bit her hand so she would let go of the hosts she grabbed," it adds.

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The priest in a statement to the police said the woman had pushed him and "would not let go of the communion tray, and the only way he thought to extract her from it was to bite her arm."

Slamming the woman for calling Communion "cookie," the diocese said, "In the Catholic Tradition, the Eucharist is considered 'the source and summit' of worship and faith. The act of participation in Holy Communion therefore calls for a proper understanding, reverence, and devotion.".

"It is not something a person can arbitrarily demand and is certainly not a mere 'cookie', as the complainant called it."

(With inputs from agencies)

Florida, over the years, has become synonymous with the weird antics of its residents. In the latest peculiar news stories from the US state: A priest has been accused of biting a woman.

Florida, over the years, has become synonymous with the weird antics of its residents. In the latest peculiar news stories from the US state: A priest has been accused of biting a woman. Why did the priest bite the woman? The priest, as per CNN, has been identified as Father Fidel Rodriguez. Reportedly, the priest while giving out Communion during a mass in St. Cloud city bit the woman while 'defending' the Communion bread. Father Rodriguez, according to the police, initially refused to give the woman Communion bread on May 19. Instead, he told her, "she did not do the prior steps necessary" to receive the Communion. He "advised her to receive the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) before coming back to receive Holy Communion (Eucharist)", said the Diocese of Orlando in a statement. Also read | Voiced by De Niro, Biden's campaign ad paints Trump as an 'out of control' president that 'snapped' The woman, in her affidavit, said that she returned to the church for the noon mass and informed the priest that she had done the necessary steps and was now "accepted by God, thus, granting her the ability to participate in communion". However, as per the statement from the Diocese, the priest asked her if she "had been to the Sacrament of Penance (Confession), to which she stated it was not his business." Upon this, the woman told the police, he (the priest) "became upset and tried to ram the 'cookie' in her mouth". She then tried to grab another Communion bread, but the priest grabbed her and bit her arm. The diocese contends that "Father Rodriguez offered the woman Holy Communion on the tongue. At that point, the woman forcefully placed her hand in the vessel and grabbed some sacred Communion hosts, crushing them." "Having only one hand free, Father Rodriguez struggled to restrain the woman as she refused to let go of the hosts. When the woman pushed him and reacting to a perceived act of aggression, Father Rodriguez bit her hand so she would let go of the hosts she grabbed," it adds. Also read | Man beheads boss after stealing $400,000 from him to hide theft from girlfriend The priest in a statement to the police said the woman had pushed him and "would not let go of the communion tray, and the only way he thought to extract her from it was to bite her arm." Slamming the woman for calling Communion "cookie," the diocese said, "In the Catholic Tradition, the Eucharist is considered 'the source and summit' of worship and faith. The act of participation in Holy Communion therefore calls for a proper understanding, reverence, and devotion.". "It is not something a person can arbitrarily demand and is certainly not a mere 'cookie', as the complainant called it." (With inputs from agencies)

Florida priest accused of biting woman in church during mass. Here’s what happened

'Deadbots' or digital recreations of lost loved ones are fast becoming a reality, with many companies offering services that can bring back the dead digitally. As amazing as it may sound, AI ethicists have warned that such services would do more harm than good and can even "haunt" users.

<h2>What are 'deadbots'?</h2>

Deadbots or 'griefbots' are AI chatbots trained to simulate the personality and speech patterns of a dead loved one using the digital footprints&nbsp;— messages, etc&nbsp;— they've left behind.&nbsp;

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<h2>The ethical dilemma</h2>

As per the University of Cambridge researchers, "Artificial intelligence that allows users to hold text and voice conversations with lost loved ones runs the risk of causing psychological harm and even digitally 'haunting' those left behind, without design safety standards."

Researchers from Cambridge University's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence in a paper published in the journal Philosophy and Technology have highlighted how these deadbots can cause psychological harm or be misused.

<h2>'Overwhelming emotional weight'</h2>

As per the researchers, such deadbots can distress users, especially children, by insisting their dead parent is still "with you". They contend that while initially, these digital recreations may offer some semblance of comfort, in the losing term, they can cause psychological distress.&nbsp;

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Users may feel drained by daily interactions that become an "overwhelming emotional weight", argue researchers. They also say that the emotional crutch can impede mourning, which is a natural process of dealing with grief.

<h2>An ethical minefield</h2>

As per study co-author Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, "Rapid advancements in generative AI mean that nearly anyone with Internet access and some basic know-how can revive a deceased loved one", it is an "ethical minefield".

"It's important to prioritise the dignity of the deceased, and ensure that this isn't encroached on by financial motives of digital afterlife services, for example."

One potential scenario the researchers propose is the misuse of the "data donor" or the digitally recreated dead loved one, to push products and advertising.

"People might develop strong emotional bonds with such simulations, which will make them particularly vulnerable to manipulation," said co-author Dr Tomasz Hollanek.

They suggest that deadbots should be retired in a "dignified way".

"Methods and even rituals for retiring deadbots in a dignified way should be considered. This may mean a form of digital funeral, for example, or other types of ceremony depending on the social context."

"We recommend design protocols that prevent deadbots being utilised in disrespectful ways, such as for advertising or having an active presence on social media," added Hollanek.

They also call for age restrictions for users and "meaningful transparency" to ensure users are consistently aware that they are interacting with an AI.

"These services run the risk of causing huge distress to people if they are subjected to unwanted digital hauntings from alarmingly accurate AI recreations of those they have lost. The potential psychological effect, particularly at an already difficult time, could be devastating," they reason.

(With inputs from agencies)

'Deadbots' or digital recreations of lost loved ones are fast becoming a reality, with many companies offering services that can bring back the dead digitally. As amazing as it may sound, AI ethicists have warned that such services would do more harm than good and can even "haunt" users.

'Deadbots' or digital recreations of lost loved ones are fast becoming a reality, with many companies offering services that can bring back the dead digitally. As amazing as it may sound, AI ethicists have warned that such services would do more harm than good and can even "haunt" users. What are 'deadbots'? Deadbots or 'griefbots' are AI chatbots trained to simulate the personality and speech patterns of a dead loved one using the digital footprints — messages, etc — they've left behind. Also read | AI attempts to bring dead back to life, give people closure The ethical dilemma As per the University of Cambridge researchers, "Artificial intelligence that allows users to hold text and voice conversations with lost loved ones runs the risk of causing psychological harm and even digitally 'haunting' those left behind, without design safety standards." Researchers from Cambridge University's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence in a paper published in the journal Philosophy and Technology have highlighted how these deadbots can cause psychological harm or be misused. 'Overwhelming emotional weight' As per the researchers, such deadbots can distress users, especially children, by insisting their dead parent is still "with you". They contend that while initially, these digital recreations may offer some semblance of comfort, in the losing term, they can cause psychological distress. Also read | AI chatbot therapists can change the future of psychotherapy, but how reliable are they? Users may feel drained by daily interactions that become an "overwhelming emotional weight", argue researchers. They also say that the emotional crutch can impede mourning, which is a natural process of dealing with grief. An ethical minefield As per study co-author Dr Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, "Rapid advancements in generative AI mean that nearly anyone with Internet access and some basic know-how can revive a deceased loved one", it is an "ethical minefield". "It's important to prioritise the dignity of the deceased, and ensure that this isn't encroached on by financial motives of digital afterlife services, for example." One potential scenario the researchers propose is the misuse of the "data donor" or the digitally recreated dead loved one, to push products and advertising. "People might develop strong emotional bonds with such simulations, which will make them particularly vulnerable to manipulation," said co-author Dr Tomasz Hollanek. They suggest that deadbots should be retired in a "dignified way". "Methods and even rituals for retiring deadbots in a dignified way should be considered. This may mean a form of digital funeral, for example, or other types of ceremony depending on the social context." "We recommend design protocols that prevent deadbots being utilised in disrespectful ways, such as for advertising or having an active presence on social media," added Hollanek. They also call for age restrictions for users and "meaningful transparency" to ensure users are consistently aware that they are interacting with an AI. "These services run the risk of causing huge distress to people if they are subjected to unwanted digital hauntings from alarmingly accurate AI recreations of those they have lost. The potential psychological effect, particularly at an already difficult time, could be devastating," they reason. (With inputs from agencies)

Advances in artificial intelligence mean 'deadbots' can 'haunt' the living, warn experts. Here's what it means

Have you ever wondered what our fiery sun would look like close up? Don't worry, you won't have to make the perilous journey to the star to see that, as the European Space Agency (ESA) has recently shared a captivating and mind-boggling close-up of the Sun's surface.

<h2>Mind-boggling video</h2>

The video was captured by the Solar Orbiter's Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI), and it offers an unprecedented close-up look at the dynamic activities on the Sun's surface.&nbsp;

Recorded on September 27, 2023, this footage provides a detailed glimpse into the complex solar phenomena that play a crucial role in influencing space weather.

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"At the time, the spacecraft was at roughly a third of the Earth’s distance from the Sun, heading for a closest approach of 43 million km on 7 October," revealed ESA.

The spacecraft is scheduled for an even closer approach to the Sun in October, promising more detailed observations of our nearest star.

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The video, which is nearly a minute long, showcases various solar features in extraordinary detail. It shows delicate, feathery structures resembling hair, which are actually streams of plasma tracing the magnetic field lines from the Sun's lower atmosphere into the hotter outer corona.&nbsp;

These visuals not only highlight the beauty of our star, but also the powerful forces at play.

"The brightest regions are around one million degrees Celsius, while cooler material looks dark as it absorbs radiation," explains the ESA.

Among the phenomena displayed are coronal moss, spicules, and coronal rain—each contributing uniquely to the Sun’s ecosystem.&nbsp;

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Coronal moss also appears in the left corner of the footage as intricate, lace-like patterns.

"It usually appears around the base of large coronal loops that are too hot or too tenuous to be seen with the chosen instrument settings."

Spicules 'spires of gas', on the other hand, are depicted as towering spires of gas that extend approximately 10,000 km (6,214 miles) above the Sun’s chromosphere, resembling jets shooting from the solar surface. Coronal rain features in the video as high-density plasma clumps that descend back to the Sun, driven by gravity.

A particularly striking moment occurs around the 20-second mark, where a "small" eruption unfolds in the centre of the view. However, ESA warns, "Don’t be fooled by the use of 'small' here: this eruption is bigger than Earth!"&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Have you ever wondered what our fiery sun would look like close up? Don't worry, you won't have to make the perilous journey to the star to see that, as the European Space Agency (ESA) has recently shared a captivating and mind-boggling close-up of the Sun's surface.

Have you ever wondered what our fiery sun would look like close up? Don't worry, you won't have to make the perilous journey to the star to see that, as the European Space Agency (ESA) has recently shared a captivating and mind-boggling close-up of the Sun's surface. Mind-boggling video The video was captured by the Solar Orbiter's Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI), and it offers an unprecedented close-up look at the dynamic activities on the Sun's surface. Recorded on September 27, 2023, this footage provides a detailed glimpse into the complex solar phenomena that play a crucial role in influencing space weather. Also read | Scientists unveil what 75,000 year-old Neanderthal woman 'Shanidar Z' looked like "At the time, the spacecraft was at roughly a third of the Earth’s distance from the Sun, heading for a closest approach of 43 million km on 7 October," revealed ESA. The spacecraft is scheduled for an even closer approach to the Sun in October, promising more detailed observations of our nearest star. Take a look here: × The video, which is nearly a minute long, showcases various solar features in extraordinary detail. It shows delicate, feathery structures resembling hair, which are actually streams of plasma tracing the magnetic field lines from the Sun's lower atmosphere into the hotter outer corona. These visuals not only highlight the beauty of our star, but also the powerful forces at play. "The brightest regions are around one million degrees Celsius, while cooler material looks dark as it absorbs radiation," explains the ESA. Among the phenomena displayed are coronal moss, spicules, and coronal rain—each contributing uniquely to the Sun’s ecosystem. Also read | Massive, near X-class, solar flares led to radio blackouts across the Pacific Coronal moss also appears in the left corner of the footage as intricate, lace-like patterns. "It usually appears around the base of large coronal loops that are too hot or too tenuous to be seen with the chosen instrument settings." Spicules 'spires of gas', on the other hand, are depicted as towering spires of gas that extend approximately 10,000 km (6,214 miles) above the Sun’s chromosphere, resembling jets shooting from the solar surface. Coronal rain features in the video as high-density plasma clumps that descend back to the Sun, driven by gravity. A particularly striking moment occurs around the 20-second mark, where a "small" eruption unfolds in the centre of the view. However, ESA warns, "Don’t be fooled by the use of 'small' here: this eruption is bigger than Earth!" (With inputs from agencies)

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Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad".

As per the report citing a North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park, these young girls are picked based on their attractiveness.&nbsp;

<h2>Scouting schoolgirls</h2>

Park, a 30-year-old who claims to have been scouted twice for the dubious honour of servicing Jong-un, said that to choose the virgins, the leader's 'cronies' visit "every classroom, and they even go to school yards in case they missed someone that was pretty".

"Once they find some pretty girls, the first thing they do is check into their family status—their political status. They eliminate any girls with family members that have escaped from North Korea, or have relatives in South Korea or other countries," she added.

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<h2>Virginity test</h2>

Park has previously said that the Kim dynasty are "paedophiles who expect to be worshipped as gods."

She claims that once the pretty girls are selected,&nbsp;they are made to go through a virginity test. This, the report claimed, is a detailed medical examination where "even the smallest defect" like a minor scar, leads to disqualification.

The "handful of girls from all around North Korea" who clear all the tests are then sent to Pyongyang where they join the so-called pleasure squad and their "only reason to exist is to please the dictator".

She further revealed that the 'Pleasure Squad' is divided into three:&nbsp;one part is trained in massages, and the second specialises in entertaining through song and dance. The third division is the "sexual activities division," and has to be "sexually intimate with the dictator, and other men," said Park.

"They have to learn how to please these men—that's their only goal," she said, adding that the most beautiful girls are reserved to attend to the North Korean supreme leader.

The less stunning squad members are made to cater to the needs of lower-ranking generals and politicians.

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<h2>Why do people allow this?</h2>

As per the North Korea defector, conditions in the nation are so grim that families happily allow their daughters to be recruited by the squad scouts because it would at least mean that the girls won't starve.

However, this is only true till the girls reach their mid-twenties. After that, they are married to Kim Jong-un's bodyguards, and this is considered a privilege.

<h2>How did this 'pleasure squad' start?</h2>

Apparently, this is not a Kim Jong-un thing. 'Pleasure Squads' have been around since the 1970s. Yeonmi Park claims that the previous leader Kim Jong Il believed that "having sexual intimacy with young teenage girls would give him immortality".

He devised the idea of these "Pleasure squads' in the 1970s when he would pick pretty girls and place them with his father Kim Il-sung, thinking "he might find that very pleasurable." This eventually helped him get the throne.

"So he picked beautiful women and put them in resorts that Kim Il-sung visited. Kim Il-sung was so touched that his son thought of his pleasure, and that's why he nominated Kim Jong Il as his successor," she claimed.

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Soon after, in 1983, he created a similar squad for himself, and the "tradition" was carried forward by the current leader, claimed the report.

However, she said that the make-up of the Pleasure Squads has changed over the years as the three men have different tastes in women. She also said that, if rumours are to be believed, Kim Jong-un's "wife was originally in the Pleasure Squad".

(With inputs from agencies)

Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad".

Sensational and even salacious stories about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the Western media are nothing new. And now the British publication Daily Star is claiming that every year North Korea'S supreme leader chooses 25 virgin girls to join his "Pleasure Squad". As per the report citing a North Korean defector, Yeonmi Park, these young girls are picked based on their attractiveness. Scouting schoolgirls Park, a 30-year-old who claims to have been scouted twice for the dubious honour of servicing Jong-un, said that to choose the virgins, the leader's 'cronies' visit "every classroom, and they even go to school yards in case they missed someone that was pretty". "Once they find some pretty girls, the first thing they do is check into their family status—their political status. They eliminate any girls with family members that have escaped from North Korea, or have relatives in South Korea or other countries," she added. Also read | Trump blasts Biden, says 'every single thing he touches turns to sh**,' pledges world peace Virginity test Park has previously said that the Kim dynasty are "paedophiles who expect to be worshipped as gods." She claims that once the pretty girls are selected, they are made to go through a virginity test. This, the report claimed, is a detailed medical examination where "even the smallest defect" like a minor scar, leads to disqualification. The "handful of girls from all around North Korea" who clear all the tests are then sent to Pyongyang where they join the so-called pleasure squad and their "only reason to exist is to please the dictator". She further revealed that the 'Pleasure Squad' is divided into three: one part is trained in massages, and the second specialises in entertaining through song and dance. The third division is the "sexual activities division," and has to be "sexually intimate with the dictator, and other men," said Park. "They have to learn how to please these men—that's their only goal," she said, adding that the most beautiful girls are reserved to attend to the North Korean supreme leader. The less stunning squad members are made to cater to the needs of lower-ranking generals and politicians. Also read | 'Wall of Death' workout can keep astronauts fit on the Moon. Here's how it works Why do people allow this? As per the North Korea defector, conditions in the nation are so grim that families happily allow their daughters to be recruited by the squad scouts because it would at least mean that the girls won't starve. However, this is only true till the girls reach their mid-twenties. After that, they are married to Kim Jong-un's bodyguards, and this is considered a privilege. How did this 'pleasure squad' start? Apparently, this is not a Kim Jong-un thing. 'Pleasure Squads' have been around since the 1970s. Yeonmi Park claims that the previous leader Kim Jong Il believed that "having sexual intimacy with young teenage girls would give him immortality". He devised the idea of these "Pleasure squads' in the 1970s when he would pick pretty girls and place them with his father Kim Il-sung, thinking "he might find that very pleasurable." This eventually helped him get the throne. "So he picked beautiful women and put them in resorts that Kim Il-sung visited. Kim Il-sung was so touched that his son thought of his pleasure, and that's why he nominated Kim Jong Il as his successor," she claimed. Also read | Bogota severs diplomatic ties with Israel over 'genocidal' Gaza campaign; Israel dubs move 'antisemitic' Soon after, in 1983, he created a similar squad for himself, and the "tradition" was carried forward by the current leader, claimed the report. However, she said that the make-up of the Pleasure Squads has changed over the years as the three men have different tastes in women. She also said that, if rumours are to be believed, Kim Jong-un's "wife was originally in the Pleasure Squad". (With inputs from agencies)

Kim Jong-Un picks 25 virgins annually for his 'pleasure squad,' claims report

It is said that 'age is just a number,' and the American Airlines has taken it literally. In a peculiar incident, the airlines mistook a 101-year-old woman for an infant. How? Well, technology is to blame.

<h2>101 not one</h2>

The woman, identified as Patricia by media reports, is a 101-year-old born in 1922. However, the American Airlines system apparently cannot compute her 100 plus years of age and defaults the year of birth to 2022.

"It was funny that they thought I was only a little child, and I’m an old lady!" she told a BBC reporter travelling with her on the flight.

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"My daughter made the reservation online for the ticket and the computer at the airport thought my birthdate was 2022 and not 1922," she told the reporter.

Her seat was booked as an adult ticket. However, the staff was expecting an infant.

"The same thing happened last year, and they were also expecting a child and not me."

On the flight between Chicago and Marquette, Michigan, the flight crew was able to fix the mix-up. However, the centenarian said that she would like for the glitch to be fixed as it has caused her problems in the past.

The 101-year-old who has some issue with her eyesight revealed that the last time she had to face difficulties as the airport staff did not have transport ready for her inside the terminal and were expecting to carry a baby instead.

"I would like them to fix the computer, as my poor daughter had to carry all our luggage and apparel almost a mile from one gate to the other," said Patricia.

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<h2>A computer glitch</h2>

As per the report, apparently the Airport Airlines computer is unable to process the 1922 birthdate, so it defaults to one 100 years later.

Patricia, a former nurse, travelled solo until she was 97, and since then has been reliant on her family's help. 
&nbsp; 
"I have some trouble with my eyesight now, so I wouldn't want to do it on my own," she revealed.&nbsp;

Patricia is scheduled to fly again in autumn, by the time she would have turned 102. She told the BBC that IT problems would not hold her back from flying and said that she hoped that by autumn the airline computers would be able to process her impressive age.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

It is said that 'age is just a number,' and the American Airlines has taken it literally. In a peculiar incident, the airlines mistook a 101-year-old woman for an infant.

It is said that 'age is just a number,' and the American Airlines has taken it literally. In a peculiar incident, the airlines mistook a 101-year-old woman for an infant. How? Well, technology is to blame. 101 not one The woman, identified as Patricia by media reports, is a 101-year-old born in 1922. However, the American Airlines system apparently cannot compute her 100 plus years of age and defaults the year of birth to 2022. "It was funny that they thought I was only a little child, and I’m an old lady!" she told a BBC reporter travelling with her on the flight. Also read | Over 50% of US voters don't like Trump for president, but more would prefer him over Biden: Poll "My daughter made the reservation online for the ticket and the computer at the airport thought my birthdate was 2022 and not 1922," she told the reporter. Her seat was booked as an adult ticket. However, the staff was expecting an infant. "The same thing happened last year, and they were also expecting a child and not me." On the flight between Chicago and Marquette, Michigan, the flight crew was able to fix the mix-up. However, the centenarian said that she would like for the glitch to be fixed as it has caused her problems in the past. The 101-year-old who has some issue with her eyesight revealed that the last time she had to face difficulties as the airport staff did not have transport ready for her inside the terminal and were expecting to carry a baby instead. "I would like them to fix the computer, as my poor daughter had to carry all our luggage and apparel almost a mile from one gate to the other," said Patricia. Also read | Years-long chill to end? Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump hold private talks in Miami A computer glitch As per the report, apparently the Airport Airlines computer is unable to process the 1922 birthdate, so it defaults to one 100 years later. Patricia, a former nurse, travelled solo until she was 97, and since then has been reliant on her family's help. "I have some trouble with my eyesight now, so I wouldn't want to do it on my own," she revealed. Patricia is scheduled to fly again in autumn, by the time she would have turned 102. She told the BBC that IT problems would not hold her back from flying and said that she hoped that by autumn the airline computers would be able to process her impressive age. (With inputs from agencies)

American Airlines' funny mix-up: 101-year-old passenger mistaken for an infant

In an incident straight out of Steven Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can,' a 24-year-old man has been arrested for posing as a Singapore Airlines pilot.

On Thursday (Apr 25), paramilitary forces at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi nabbed Sangeet Singh, a&nbsp;UP&nbsp;resident. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spotted Singh strolling near the airport skywalk dressed in a pilot's uniform and carrying&nbsp;a fake identity card.

The man who claimed to be a Singapore Airlines pilot as per media reports had even misled his family into believing that he was a commercial pilot.

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However, authorities determined that his credentials were anything but real.

<h2>Fabricated ID and duplicate uniform</h2>

As per Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani, Sangeet Singh had fabricated the Singapore Airlines ID card. The uniform he was wearing was apparently purchased from Dwarka in Delhi.

"He presented himself as a pilot of an airline to CISF personnel. He displayed an ID card hanging from his neck. The staff noticed something wrong and, upon interception, was identified as Sangeet Singh, of Noida," said DGP Rangnani.

"Investigations revealed that he had forged the ID&nbsp;using some online application and purchased the uniform accessories from Dwarka, New Delhi," added the DCP.

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As per the police, Singh had completed a one-year course in Aviation Hospitality from Mumbai in 2020.&nbsp;

The impostor has been arrested, and a case was registered against him, even as authorities continue with further investigation.&nbsp;Reacting to the news of his arrest, Singapore High Commissioner HC Wong on X (formerly Twitter) posted, "UP man caught at IGI Airport posing as Singapore Airlines Pilot. So glad he got caught."

(With inputs from agencies)

In an incident straight out of Steven Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can,' a 24-year-old man has been arrested for posing as a Singapore Airlines pilot. On Thursday (Apr 25), paramilitary forces at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi nabbed Sangeet Singh, a UP resident.

In an incident straight out of Steven Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can,' a 24-year-old man has been arrested for posing as a Singapore Airlines pilot. On Thursday (Apr 25), paramilitary forces at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi nabbed Sangeet Singh, a UP resident. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) spotted Singh strolling near the airport skywalk dressed in a pilot's uniform and carrying a fake identity card. The man who claimed to be a Singapore Airlines pilot as per media reports had even misled his family into believing that he was a commercial pilot. Also read | Why has WhatsApp threatened to exit India? Here's all you need to know However, authorities determined that his credentials were anything but real. Fabricated ID and duplicate uniform As per Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI Airport) Usha Rangnani, Sangeet Singh had fabricated the Singapore Airlines ID card. The uniform he was wearing was apparently purchased from Dwarka in Delhi. "He presented himself as a pilot of an airline to CISF personnel. He displayed an ID card hanging from his neck. The staff noticed something wrong and, upon interception, was identified as Sangeet Singh, of Noida," said DGP Rangnani. "Investigations revealed that he had forged the ID using some online application and purchased the uniform accessories from Dwarka, New Delhi," added the DCP. Also read | 'Love triangle' triggered killing of ice cream vendor in New Delhi, say police As per the police, Singh had completed a one-year course in Aviation Hospitality from Mumbai in 2020. The impostor has been arrested, and a case was registered against him, even as authorities continue with further investigation. Reacting to the news of his arrest, Singapore High Commissioner HC Wong on X (formerly Twitter) posted, "UP man caught at IGI Airport posing as Singapore Airlines Pilot. So glad he got caught." (With inputs from agencies)

‘Catch Me If You Can’: Police arrest UP man posing as Singapore Airlines pilot from Delhi IGI airport

What to do you say&nbsp;when someone earning thousands of dollars avails free food from food banks designated for economically weaker? An Indian origin man living in Canada is in limelight for&nbsp;doing just that.&nbsp;

<h2>The 'food bandit'</h2>

The man identified as Mehul Prajapati made a video showing people the "hack" for getting free groceries, including fruits, bread, and even pastas from student food banks.

While he self-identifies as a student, a user on social media platform X posting the video alleged that Prajapati was a bank data scientist, earning around $98,000 per year, at TD Canada 'a top 10 North American bank'.

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"This guy has a job as a bank data scientist for @TD_Canada, a position that averages $98,000 per year, and proudly uploaded this video showing how much 'free food' he gets from charity food banks," the user wrote adding, "you don't hate them enough."

Soon after the video was posted, quite predictably, a debate started in the comments section, with people expressing their surprise at the shameless behaviour.

One user revealed that the video was posted on Reddit, and the "coward had to delete his LinkedIn profile because many people were spamming him and contacting his employer."

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The man was apparently fired from his high-paying job soon after the video was posted.

The author, in another post, claimed that Prajapati was fired from his job at TD Bank because of the video. He also shared a screenshot of an email from the bank which says, "Thank you for bringing the video to our attention. The alleged actions and messages captured in the video do not align with our TD values or culture of care. I can confirm that the individual named in the video no longer&nbsp;works&nbsp;at&nbsp;TD."

(With inputs from agencies)

What to do you say when someone earning thousands of dollars avails free food from food banks designated for economically weaker? An Indian origin man living in Canada is in limelight for doing just that.

What to do you say when someone earning thousands of dollars avails free food from food banks designated for economically weaker? An Indian origin man living in Canada is in limelight for doing just that. The 'food bandit' The man identified as Mehul Prajapati made a video showing people the "hack" for getting free groceries, including fruits, bread, and even pastas from student food banks. While he self-identifies as a student, a user on social media platform X posting the video alleged that Prajapati was a bank data scientist, earning around $98,000 per year, at TD Canada 'a top 10 North American bank'. Also read | THIS prehistoric fish was nearly 9 feet long and had giant sabres for teeth "This guy has a job as a bank data scientist for @TD_Canada, a position that averages $98,000 per year, and proudly uploaded this video showing how much 'free food' he gets from charity food banks," the user wrote adding, "you don't hate them enough." Soon after the video was posted, quite predictably, a debate started in the comments section, with people expressing their surprise at the shameless behaviour. One user revealed that the video was posted on Reddit, and the "coward had to delete his LinkedIn profile because many people were spamming him and contacting his employer." Also read | Rise of Quit-Tok: Young workers resigning live on TikTok for millions to watch The man was apparently fired from his high-paying job soon after the video was posted. The author, in another post, claimed that Prajapati was fired from his job at TD Bank because of the video. He also shared a screenshot of an email from the bank which says, "Thank you for bringing the video to our attention. The alleged actions and messages captured in the video do not align with our TD values or culture of care. I can confirm that the individual named in the video no longer works at TD." (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin man in Canada shares 'hack' to get free food, gets labelled 'food bandit' and fired from job

Hindu deity Shiva 'the destroyer' has inspired the name of a titan dinosaur that roamed Argentina more than 90 million years ago. A fossil of the colossal creature named Bustingorrytitan Shiva was discovered late last year in western Argentina.

This newly discovered dinosaur, B. Shiva, is among the largest sauropods, and as per a study published December 18, 2023, in the journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica, stretched an impressive 98 feet (29.87 metres) in length and is thought to have weighed about 74 tonnes.

This is what it looked like:

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<h2>Mega-Titanosaurs</h2>

Found in the North Patagonia region of southern South America, the discovery of B. shiva adds to the family of "megatitanosaurs"– enormous titanosaurs that exceeded 55 tonnes (50 metric tons). This finding indicates that such giant sauropods evolved separately within their lineage titanosaurs, said the study lead author María Edith Simón, a palaeontologist who ran the B. shiva excavation.

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The remains of B. shiva were initially unearthed by a local farmer named Manuel Bustingorry in 2000, and subsequent excavations led by palaeontologist María Edith Simón have revealed at least four individual dinosaurs from this species.&nbsp;

These include a relatively complete skeleton alongside three other partial specimens, all dating back to the Huincul Formation, the same geological formation where the famous Argentinosaurus was discovered.

<h2>Bustingorrytitan Shiva</h2>

Unlike other known sauropods, B. shiva exhibits unique characteristics such as distinctively shaped crests on the humerus and femur, reports Live Science.&nbsp;

This differentiation suggests the presence of at least two gigantic titanosaur lineages — B. Shiva's saltasauroids and Argentinosaurus' lognkosaurs — coexisting in North Patagonia during the middle of the Cretaceous period(145 million to 66 million years ago).

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"Ecologically, each of the sauropods were distinct from one another, with different teeth, heads and bodies," Simón told Live Science.&nbsp;

"This shows that they were all able to find a form where they could live without competing with one another."

The name "Bustingorrytitan" combines the surname of the farmer who found the fossils with "titan," a nod to the giants of Greek mythology.&nbsp;The species name "Shiva" as per&nbsp;Simón, references the supreme deity of Shaivism, who destroys and transforms the universe. &nbsp;

The cretaceous period, as per the study, saw the extinction of certain dinosaur groups such as early diplodocoid sauropods and certain titanosaurs and the rise of others, with B. Shiva's lineage surviving until the end of the Cretaceous period.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hindu deity Shiva 'the destroyer' has inspired the name of a titan dinosaur that roamed Argentina more than 90 million years ago. A fossil of the colossal creature named Bustingorrytitan Shiva was discovered late last year in western Argentina.

Hindu deity Shiva 'the destroyer' has inspired the name of a titan dinosaur that roamed Argentina more than 90 million years ago. A fossil of the colossal creature named Bustingorrytitan Shiva was discovered late last year in western Argentina. This newly discovered dinosaur, B. Shiva, is among the largest sauropods, and as per a study published December 18, 2023, in the journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica, stretched an impressive 98 feet (29.87 metres) in length and is thought to have weighed about 74 tonnes. This is what it looked like: × Mega-Titanosaurs Found in the North Patagonia region of southern South America, the discovery of B. shiva adds to the family of "megatitanosaurs"– enormous titanosaurs that exceeded 55 tonnes (50 metric tons). This finding indicates that such giant sauropods evolved separately within their lineage titanosaurs, said the study lead author María Edith Simón, a palaeontologist who ran the B. shiva excavation. Also read | Scientists believe Uranus and Neptune are 'ice giants,' but a new study hints at something else The remains of B. shiva were initially unearthed by a local farmer named Manuel Bustingorry in 2000, and subsequent excavations led by palaeontologist María Edith Simón have revealed at least four individual dinosaurs from this species. These include a relatively complete skeleton alongside three other partial specimens, all dating back to the Huincul Formation, the same geological formation where the famous Argentinosaurus was discovered. Bustingorrytitan Shiva Unlike other known sauropods, B. shiva exhibits unique characteristics such as distinctively shaped crests on the humerus and femur, reports Live Science. This differentiation suggests the presence of at least two gigantic titanosaur lineages — B. Shiva's saltasauroids and Argentinosaurus' lognkosaurs — coexisting in North Patagonia during the middle of the Cretaceous period(145 million to 66 million years ago). Also read | A 6-foot-tall dinosaur? Smallest-ever Titanosaurs to have walked the Earth discovered in Argentina "Ecologically, each of the sauropods were distinct from one another, with different teeth, heads and bodies," Simón told Live Science. "This shows that they were all able to find a form where they could live without competing with one another." The name "Bustingorrytitan" combines the surname of the farmer who found the fossils with "titan," a nod to the giants of Greek mythology. The species name "Shiva" as per Simón, references the supreme deity of Shaivism, who destroys and transforms the universe. The cretaceous period, as per the study, saw the extinction of certain dinosaur groups such as early diplodocoid sauropods and certain titanosaurs and the rise of others, with B. Shiva's lineage surviving until the end of the Cretaceous period. (With inputs from agencies)

Megatitanosaur 'Shiva the destroyer' discovered in Argentina. This is what it looked like. Watch!

Japanese capital Tokyo has for some time been battling with 'murder(s) of crows' which have become a problem for people, especially on trash days. The scavenger birds are known to tear open garbage bags and create a mess. However, a machine that tells the birds to "buzz off" has shown success.

<h2>'Buzz off'</h2>

The machine called the 'Crow Controller' tells the birds to get out of there in their own language.

It is equipped with an infrared sensor that emits 10-second bursts of angry caws when it detects a heat source within 3-4 metres. Users are supposed to put it near garbage collection centres.

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The shoe-box-sized speaker was developed by Crow Lab, a crow damage consulting firm in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.&nbsp;

The caws are real recordings of crows collected from over 10,000 of their voice samples over 20 years. Crow Lab, as per Japan Today, was able to "isolate the specific cries that crow use to communicate when a threat such as a cat or hawk is nearby".

<h2>Does it work?</h2>

A trial of the product, conducted from June to September last year, found that the Crow Controller displayed immediate effects in some of their most crow-ravaged garbage collection points in the city.

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Not only crows, but the little device as per Japan Today seems to affect human behaviour as well. The device which is triggered by body heat was found to make people extra careful about putting away their garbage. How? The cawing sound made people think crows were nearby, which would make them carefully put away their trash.

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Japanese capital Tokyo has for some time been battling with 'murder(s) of crows' which have become a problem for people, especially on trash days. The scavenger birds are known to tear open garbage bags and create a mess.

Japanese capital Tokyo has for some time been battling with 'murder(s) of crows' which have become a problem for people, especially on trash days. The scavenger birds are known to tear open garbage bags and create a mess. However, a machine that tells the birds to "buzz off" has shown success. 'Buzz off' The machine called the 'Crow Controller' tells the birds to get out of there in their own language. It is equipped with an infrared sensor that emits 10-second bursts of angry caws when it detects a heat source within 3-4 metres. Users are supposed to put it near garbage collection centres. Also read | Megatitanosaur 'Shiva the destroyer' discovered in Argentina. This is what it looked like. Watch! The shoe-box-sized speaker was developed by Crow Lab, a crow damage consulting firm in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The caws are real recordings of crows collected from over 10,000 of their voice samples over 20 years. Crow Lab, as per Japan Today, was able to "isolate the specific cries that crow use to communicate when a threat such as a cat or hawk is nearby". Does it work? A trial of the product, conducted from June to September last year, found that the Crow Controller displayed immediate effects in some of their most crow-ravaged garbage collection points in the city. Also read | Toxic work culture forces man to leave his high paying job where he was making over $200k Watch the machine in action: × Not only crows, but the little device as per Japan Today seems to affect human behaviour as well. The device which is triggered by body heat was found to make people extra careful about putting away their garbage. How? The cawing sound made people think crows were nearby, which would make them carefully put away their trash. (With inputs from agencies)

Keeping trash safe: Tokyo battles crow nuisance with high-tech ‘crow controller’. Watch how it works

The quote "Mother Nature is the greatest artist" was proven and how in Iceland's southwest coast where spectators were awed by the most spectacular display of colours as burning orange lava spewed from earth as the sky was painted with the ethereal northern lights.

<h2>Volcanic eruption</h2>

The volcano responsible for this magnificent display was Sundhnukagigar, which, as per the Washington Post report, has erupted four times since December.

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Its eruptions have caused multiple evacuations and have also razed several houses in the nearby Grindavik, a fishing town. The eruptions also breached some access routes but largely missed critical infrastructure.&nbsp;

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The volcano, which is located some 30 miles (48.28 kilometres) southwest of Reykjavik,&nbsp;Iceland's&nbsp;capital, sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Sundhnukagigar has been erupting for about four weeks. As per AFP, on March 16, lava burst out of a crack in the ground and has been flowing ever since.

According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office's&nbsp;(IMO)&nbsp;most recent measurements from April 9, it was pumping out some 3.6 cubic metres of lava per second.

"It's continuing at a pretty stable rate at the moment, and we don't see any real signs that it will end in the near future," IMO geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson told AFP.

<h2>Recent volcanic activity</h2>

As per the Washington Post, volcanic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula had not been active for 800 years before the recent eruptions. Volcanologists believe that a new era of seismic activity has begun in the region.

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The volcanic activity was reawakened in March 2021, when an eruption near Mount Fagradalsfjall lasted six months, reports AFP.

Magma, as per the report, is making its way through the Earth's upper crust from a depth of at least 10 kilometres (6.21 miles). Additionally, ground rising, also known as inflation, has been observed in the nearby area of Svartsengi, where a geothermal plant that provides electricity and water to 30,000 people on the peninsula is located.

The inflation&nbsp;as per geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson suggests that "all the magma coming from this depth doesn't have the capacity to go straight to the surface (and) is partly stored in this magma storage in Svartsengi."

The quote "Mother Nature is the greatest artist" was proven and how in Iceland's southwest coast where spectators were awed by the most spectacular display of colours as burning orange lava spewed from earth as the sky was painted with the ethereal northern lights.

The quote "Mother Nature is the greatest artist" was proven and how in Iceland's southwest coast where spectators were awed by the most spectacular display of colours as burning orange lava spewed from earth as the sky was painted with the ethereal northern lights. Volcanic eruption The volcano responsible for this magnificent display was Sundhnukagigar, which, as per the Washington Post report, has erupted four times since December. Watch the spectacular display here: #BREAKING: SPECTACULAR SIGHT IN ICELAND: NORTHERN LIGHTS MEET VOLCANIC ERUPTION Unique footage captures a breathtaking moment where the aurora borealis dances over an erupting volcano in Iceland. Nature's double feature lights up the sky in a dazzling display.#Iceland… pic.twitter.com/ekHtgETGKO — Genius Bot X (@GeniusBotX) April 19, 2024 × Its eruptions have caused multiple evacuations and have also razed several houses in the nearby Grindavik, a fishing town. The eruptions also breached some access routes but largely missed critical infrastructure. Also read | Tiny scribble, whopping price: Michelangelo's simple doodle sold for THIS much The volcano, which is located some 30 miles (48.28 kilometres) southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Sundhnukagigar has been erupting for about four weeks. As per AFP, on March 16, lava burst out of a crack in the ground and has been flowing ever since. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office's (IMO) most recent measurements from April 9, it was pumping out some 3.6 cubic metres of lava per second. "It's continuing at a pretty stable rate at the moment, and we don't see any real signs that it will end in the near future," IMO geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson told AFP. Recent volcanic activity As per the Washington Post, volcanic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula had not been active for 800 years before the recent eruptions. Volcanologists believe that a new era of seismic activity has begun in the region. Also read | Tiny moon, big ocean: THIS is how a huge ocean was created on Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas The volcanic activity was reawakened in March 2021, when an eruption near Mount Fagradalsfjall lasted six months, reports AFP. Magma, as per the report, is making its way through the Earth's upper crust from a depth of at least 10 kilometres (6.21 miles). Additionally, ground rising, also known as inflation, has been observed in the nearby area of Svartsengi, where a geothermal plant that provides electricity and water to 30,000 people on the peninsula is located. The inflation as per geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson suggests that "all the magma coming from this depth doesn't have the capacity to go straight to the surface (and) is partly stored in this magma storage in Svartsengi."

Nature’s grand theatre: Volcanic eruption and northern lights create stunning visuals in Iceland. Watch!

The 'Dogfather' of guide dogs, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who fathered over 300 puppies in the UK, has retired from the breeding programme.&nbsp;

<h2>Helping humanity one litter at a time</h2>

Trigger, aka Dogfather, was part of Guide Dogs, a charity that breeds and trains guide dogs to help visually impaired&nbsp;people in the UK.

The Golden Retriever is dad to 39 litters, including an impressive 16 puppies in 2021 — "a record-breaking number for Guide Dogs," said the organisation in a press release.

"In total, 294 of Trigger's puppies have been bred by Guide Dogs, and a further 29 pups have been born of his valuable 'collaborations' with other assistance dog charities and guide dog schools. This puts his grand total at 323," adds the statement.

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His puppies, as per the organisation, have gone to serve as guide dogs in many UK cities, including London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, bringing "independence and confidence" to the&nbsp;"lives of blind and partially sighted people all over Britain."&nbsp;

Two of his litters were born in France and the Netherlands, and are "helping to create guide dog partnerships in both countries."

The very last of Trigger's litters was made up of six puppies. The 'Triglets' — an affectionate name given to his offspring by volunteers and guide dog owners — consisted of five daughters named Jenny, Rita, Hermione, Sandy, and Indy, and one son, Billy.&nbsp;

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Currently&nbsp;eight-week-old, the six golden retriever puppies "are about to start their guide dog journeys and will be living with volunteer Puppy Raisers for the next year of their lives."

Janine Dixon, the head of breeding operations at Guide Dogs, in a statement, said that Trigger's "wonderful, gentle nature and excellent health" made him a "perfect asset" for their breeding programme.&nbsp;

"We can't overstate the impact that Trigger has in helping us to provide so many guide dogs for people with sight loss," he remarked.

He added that they hope Trigger's progeny Billy will join their breeding programme to continue his legacy, and that "nine of his daughters and half-French son Pierre, are helping us to bring forward a new generation of guide dogs with Trigger’s fantastic genes."&nbsp;

The retired dog will live out his days in Banbury with his Breeding Dog Volunteer Sarah Byrne, who has looked after him for the past seven years. Byrne will now officially adopt the Dogfather.

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The 'Dogfather' of guide dogs, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who fathered over 300 puppies in the UK, has retired from the breeding programme. Helping humanity one litter at a time Trigger, aka Dogfather, was part of Guide Dogs, a charity that breeds and trains guide dogs to help visually impaired people in the UK.

The 'Dogfather' of guide dogs, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who fathered over 300 puppies in the UK, has retired from the breeding programme. Helping humanity one litter at a time Trigger, aka Dogfather, was part of Guide Dogs, a charity that breeds and trains guide dogs to help visually impaired people in the UK. The Golden Retriever is dad to 39 litters, including an impressive 16 puppies in 2021 — "a record-breaking number for Guide Dogs," said the organisation in a press release. "In total, 294 of Trigger's puppies have been bred by Guide Dogs, and a further 29 pups have been born of his valuable 'collaborations' with other assistance dog charities and guide dog schools. This puts his grand total at 323," adds the statement. Also read | Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson His puppies, as per the organisation, have gone to serve as guide dogs in many UK cities, including London, Glasgow, and Cardiff, bringing "independence and confidence" to the "lives of blind and partially sighted people all over Britain." Two of his litters were born in France and the Netherlands, and are "helping to create guide dog partnerships in both countries." The very last of Trigger's litters was made up of six puppies. The 'Triglets' — an affectionate name given to his offspring by volunteers and guide dog owners — consisted of five daughters named Jenny, Rita, Hermione, Sandy, and Indy, and one son, Billy. Also read | Keeping it in the family? Not anymore. Tennessee passes bill banning marriage between first cousins Currently eight-week-old, the six golden retriever puppies "are about to start their guide dog journeys and will be living with volunteer Puppy Raisers for the next year of their lives." Janine Dixon, the head of breeding operations at Guide Dogs, in a statement, said that Trigger's "wonderful, gentle nature and excellent health" made him a "perfect asset" for their breeding programme. "We can't overstate the impact that Trigger has in helping us to provide so many guide dogs for people with sight loss," he remarked. He added that they hope Trigger's progeny Billy will join their breeding programme to continue his legacy, and that "nine of his daughters and half-French son Pierre, are helping us to bring forward a new generation of guide dogs with Trigger’s fantastic genes." The retired dog will live out his days in Banbury with his Breeding Dog Volunteer Sarah Byrne, who has looked after him for the past seven years. Byrne will now officially adopt the Dogfather. (With inputs from agencies)

'Dogfather' of 300+ pups retires after bringing independence to visually challenged people all over Britain

Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who made headlines for crossing the border to marry Sachin Meena, an Indian man she met while playing mobile game PUBG, has made news once again as a video of her with injuries and bruises on her face went viral.&nbsp;

However, as per recent revelations, the video is a deepfake and has allegedly been circulated by Pakistani YouTubers seeking to create trouble.

<h2>Domestic violence</h2>

The video, which shows Seema Haider with a swollen eye and a bruised lip, was quick to spark rumours of domestic violence and physical abuse by her husband Sachin.

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In a statement, Haider's lawyer AP Singh clarified that the video was "fake" and was artificially manipulated and posted on social media by Pakistan-based YouTubers.

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Seema, in a video statement,&nbsp;also clarified that she was completely safe and happy with her new family. She also slammed mischievous media influencers and Pakistani news channels for spreading fake news during the holy month of Ramadan.

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"Everything is absolutely alright between me and my husband, Sachin. Our entire family is staying happily and peacefully. I am in India. I am in Uttar Pradesh and the chief minister of the state, Yogi Adityanathji will never allow any kind of atrocity against any woman," she said.

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, where Seema is based, also said that the viral clip was a deepfake and that she had not been beaten up.

<h2>Seema and Sachin, a cross-border love story</h2>

Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman, had ventured into India to join Sachin Meena, her online gaming acquaintance-turned-romantic partner.

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She had entered India illegally, which prompted intelligence agencies to request a comprehensive report from Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Uttar Pradesh Police regarding her unauthorised entry.

Travelling from Pakistan's Karachi, she travelled through Nepal to reach Noida, where the couple married and started living together.

Nevertheless, legal repercussions followed, and Seema was arrested in July 2023 for entering India without a visa. Sachin also faced charges for harbouring an illegal migrant.

After five days in jail, the couple was granted bail and were allowed by a court to live together as long as the case against them continued.

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Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who made headlines for crossing the border to marry Sachin Meena, an Indian man she met while playing mobile game PUBG, has made news once again as a video of her with injuries and bruises on her face went viral.

Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who made headlines for crossing the border to marry Sachin Meena, an Indian man she met while playing mobile game PUBG, has made news once again as a video of her with injuries and bruises on her face went viral. However, as per recent revelations, the video is a deepfake and has allegedly been circulated by Pakistani YouTubers seeking to create trouble. Domestic violence The video, which shows Seema Haider with a swollen eye and a bruised lip, was quick to spark rumours of domestic violence and physical abuse by her husband Sachin. Watch it here: Seema Haider : ग्रेटर नोएडा में पाकिस्तानी भाभी को किसने पीटा! गहरे चोट के वीडियो वायरल #seemahaider #GreaterNoida pic.twitter.com/3VacA4dCoH — Tricity Today (@tricitytoday) April 8, 2024 × In a statement, Haider's lawyer AP Singh clarified that the video was "fake" and was artificially manipulated and posted on social media by Pakistan-based YouTubers. Also read | Indian-origin student, after missing for 3 weeks, found dead in US Seema, in a video statement, also clarified that she was completely safe and happy with her new family. She also slammed mischievous media influencers and Pakistani news channels for spreading fake news during the holy month of Ramadan. 🚨Fake news alert: Seema Haider (सीमा हैदर) herself is saying that the video of the fight which is going viral on social media is Al generated His lawyer AP Singh has also said that the video of this fight is fake Deepfake is so dangerous ⚠️#seemahaider pic.twitter.com/8GoIiIC4qn — Shrutiii (@Shruthiey) April 8, 2024 × "Everything is absolutely alright between me and my husband, Sachin. Our entire family is staying happily and peacefully. I am in India. I am in Uttar Pradesh and the chief minister of the state, Yogi Adityanathji will never allow any kind of atrocity against any woman," she said. Police in Uttar Pradesh's Noida, where Seema is based, also said that the viral clip was a deepfake and that she had not been beaten up. Seema and Sachin, a cross-border love story Seema Haider, a Pakistani woman, had ventured into India to join Sachin Meena, her online gaming acquaintance-turned-romantic partner. Also read | ‘Alien’ document, black magic: Three Indians found dead in mysterious circumstances She had entered India illegally, which prompted intelligence agencies to request a comprehensive report from Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Uttar Pradesh Police regarding her unauthorised entry. Travelling from Pakistan's Karachi, she travelled through Nepal to reach Noida, where the couple married and started living together. Nevertheless, legal repercussions followed, and Seema was arrested in July 2023 for entering India without a visa. Sachin also faced charges for harbouring an illegal migrant. After five days in jail, the couple was granted bail and were allowed by a court to live together as long as the case against them continued. (With inputs from agencies)

End of cross-border love story? THIS is what Seema Haider said about viral video that shows her beaten up

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In the United Kingdom's Wigan, a little girl narrowly escaped a massive tragedy, that from the looks of a video going viral on social media could have seriously injured her or worse.

<h2>Ring doorbell footage shows&nbsp;heart-stopping moment</h2>

The heart-stopping moment happened in Wigan, Lancashire, where a young girl playing outside her house was almost crushed by a huge crane which smashed into her house.

Ring doorbell footage of the incident has taken social media by storm, with users commenting that the girl's fortunate escape was an "absolute miracle".

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<h2>What happened?</h2>

As per a Sky News report, the little girl was playing on her tricycle in the family's front garden on Sunday, when she noticed something strange about a crane lifting a large metal container opposite her house.&nbsp;

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The video of the incident shows the dramatic moment when the girl who is yet to be identified leaves her tricycle and rushes towards the house. Just moments later, the crane can be seen toppling over as the container smashes down on the house's drive.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the freak accident. However, the crane, as per Mirror UK, caved in a bedroom wall, "slicing through" the house at around 10:30 in the morning.

In a statement, the Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) said, "At around 10:30am today (Saturday, April 6), firefighters were called to reports of a crane that had fallen through the side of a residential property in Atherton, Wigan."

Following the incident, the little girl and her family have been placed into emergency accommodation.

<h2>What caused the crane to topple?</h2>

At the time this report was published, the cause of the incident was not confirmed. However, on Saturday, parts of the UK were under a weather warning due to high winds from Storm Kathleen, which could've contributed to the accident.

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"Officers are working, alongside emergency services, to investigate and clean up an incident involving a crane colliding with a residential building. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and enquiries are ongoing to find out how this happened. A scene is expected to remain in place until later today, and we ask members of the public to please avoid the area. We would like to thank you for your patience while we respond to this incident," said the police in a statement.

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In the United Kingdom's Wigan, a little girl narrowly escaped a massive tragedy, that from the looks of a video going viral on social media could have seriously injured her or worse.

In the United Kingdom's Wigan, a little girl narrowly escaped a massive tragedy, that from the looks of a video going viral on social media could have seriously injured her or worse. Ring doorbell footage shows heart-stopping moment The heart-stopping moment happened in Wigan, Lancashire, where a young girl playing outside her house was almost crushed by a huge crane which smashed into her house. Ring doorbell footage of the incident has taken social media by storm, with users commenting that the girl's fortunate escape was an "absolute miracle". Watch the video here: A terrifying incident unfolded in Atherton, Wigan (UK), when a crane narrowly missed a child playing in a nearby garden before crashing through the roof of a house. pic.twitter.com/Iz00rLIbtT — 🚨Fatal Error🚨 (@FatalEeror) April 7, 2024 × What happened? As per a Sky News report, the little girl was playing on her tricycle in the family's front garden on Sunday, when she noticed something strange about a crane lifting a large metal container opposite her house. Also read | AI chatbot therapists can change the future of psychotherapy, but how reliable are they? The video of the incident shows the dramatic moment when the girl who is yet to be identified leaves her tricycle and rushes towards the house. Just moments later, the crane can be seen toppling over as the container smashes down on the house's drive. Thankfully, no one was injured in the freak accident. However, the crane, as per Mirror UK, caved in a bedroom wall, "slicing through" the house at around 10:30 in the morning. In a statement, the Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) said, "At around 10:30am today (Saturday, April 6), firefighters were called to reports of a crane that had fallen through the side of a residential property in Atherton, Wigan." Following the incident, the little girl and her family have been placed into emergency accommodation. What caused the crane to topple? At the time this report was published, the cause of the incident was not confirmed. However, on Saturday, parts of the UK were under a weather warning due to high winds from Storm Kathleen, which could've contributed to the accident. Also read | Trump wants immigrants only from 'nice' countries like 'Denmark, Switzerland' "Officers are working, alongside emergency services, to investigate and clean up an incident involving a crane colliding with a residential building. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, and enquiries are ongoing to find out how this happened. A scene is expected to remain in place until later today, and we ask members of the public to please avoid the area. We would like to thank you for your patience while we respond to this incident," said the police in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

'Absolute miracle': Little girl escapes being crushed by falling crane in UK. Watch dramatic video here

Amid concern that autonomous AI-driven 'slaughterbots' or 'killer robots' can go rogue on the battlefield, the US Pentagon is actively working to address vulnerabilities in its Artificial Intelligence systems.

As per the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), AI systems could be exploited by attackers using visual tricks or manipulated signals.&nbsp;

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Researchers have identified that adversarial AI can be tricked by tiny alterations to its Machine learning (ML) inputs. For example, using tricks and manipulation of data, AI, which is devoid of human discretion, can be fooled into thinking anything is a tank and launch an attack.

Such manipulation can potentially lead to disastrous results on the battlefield.

<h2>Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD)</h2>

Pentagon's answer to such a scenario is its Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception or GARD research programme.

"GARD seeks to establish theoretical ML system foundations to identify system vulnerabilities, characterize properties that will enhance system robustness, and encourage the creation of effective defences," states the DARPA website.

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"GARD seeks to develop defences capable of defending against broad categories of attacks," it adds.

Dr&nbsp;Hava Siegelmann, program&nbsp;manager in DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) explained, "There is a critical need for ML defence as the technology is increasingly incorporated into some of our most critical infrastructure."

"The GARD programme seeks to prevent the chaos that could ensue in the near future when attack methodologies, now in their infancy, have matured to a more destructive level. We must ensure ML is safe and incapable of being deceived," he added.&nbsp;

<h2>How will GARD&nbsp;accomplish this?</h2>

As per the DARPA website, GARD's novel response to adversarial AI will focus on three main objectives:&nbsp;

1) The development of theoretical foundations for defensible ML and a lexicon of new defence mechanisms based on them.

2) The creation and testing of defensible systems in a diverse range of settings.

3) The construction of a new test bed for characterising ML defensibility relative to threat scenarios. Through these interdependent program&nbsp;elements, GARD aims to create deception-resistant ML technologies with stringent criteria for evaluating their robustness.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid concern that autonomous AI-driven 'slaughterbots' or 'killer robots' can go rogue on the battlefield, the US Pentagon is actively working to address vulnerabilities in its Artificial Intelligence systems.

Amid concern that autonomous AI-driven 'slaughterbots' or 'killer robots' can go rogue on the battlefield, the US Pentagon is actively working to address vulnerabilities in its Artificial Intelligence systems. As per the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), AI systems could be exploited by attackers using visual tricks or manipulated signals. Also read | Boeing faces production slowdown as quality checks, FAA audits intensify Researchers have identified that adversarial AI can be tricked by tiny alterations to its Machine learning (ML) inputs. For example, using tricks and manipulation of data, AI, which is devoid of human discretion, can be fooled into thinking anything is a tank and launch an attack. Such manipulation can potentially lead to disastrous results on the battlefield. Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD) Pentagon's answer to such a scenario is its Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception or GARD research programme. "GARD seeks to establish theoretical ML system foundations to identify system vulnerabilities, characterize properties that will enhance system robustness, and encourage the creation of effective defences," states the DARPA website. Also read | 'Human depravity really knows no depths': Teacher that filmed herself raping schoolgirl banned from teaching "GARD seeks to develop defences capable of defending against broad categories of attacks," it adds. Dr Hava Siegelmann, program manager in DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) explained, "There is a critical need for ML defence as the technology is increasingly incorporated into some of our most critical infrastructure." "The GARD programme seeks to prevent the chaos that could ensue in the near future when attack methodologies, now in their infancy, have matured to a more destructive level. We must ensure ML is safe and incapable of being deceived," he added. How will GARD accomplish this? As per the DARPA website, GARD's novel response to adversarial AI will focus on three main objectives: 1) The development of theoretical foundations for defensible ML and a lexicon of new defence mechanisms based on them. 2) The creation and testing of defensible systems in a diverse range of settings. 3) The construction of a new test bed for characterising ML defensibility relative to threat scenarios. Through these interdependent program elements, GARD aims to create deception-resistant ML technologies with stringent criteria for evaluating their robustness. (With inputs from agencies)

AI's Achilles' heel: Pentagon developing tech to avoid rogue machines, slaughterbots in battle

In a terrifying incident seemingly straight out of a horror movie, a man in Oregon, United States narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that came rolling towards him outside a store.&nbsp;

<h2>Horrifying video shows the 'not his time' moment</h2>

Surveillance video captured the heart-stopping moment as the man entered the store just seconds before the blade struck the building.

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The man, identified as Shane Reimche, had just entered Quicktrips Neighbourhood Market in Eugene when a large saw blade from a nearby construction site came loose and rolled towards him.&nbsp;

Talking to KEZI 9, Reimche said he "heard a loud bang and yelling just as a cloud of smoke pops up and I see a guy fall in the ditch, and a 4-foot blade hurtling at me."

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Fortunately, he was able to duck behind the counter as the blade embedded itself in the wall just next to the door.

The impact of the blade was felt throughout the store, said the store owner Amit Grewal. Describing the scene, he said that the blade became wedged 2 feet into the wall and took three men to remove.&nbsp;

"All I heard was a metal rolling down from the street, and I looked at the camera. It was just wind, and all of the sudden we heard a loud bang," he said.

The incident left Reimche shaken, with his children rushing to ensure he was okay after seeing the video on Facebook.

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"They saw it on Facebook so they all came to my house and hugged me and had lots of cries," said Reimche, adding, "Obviously it wasn't my time but probably [the] closest I've ever experienced."&nbsp;

"I don't think I would've survived being touched by that thing," he said.

The construction site where the blade escaped from was reportedly being used by utility company Northwest Natural Gas to fix a leaky gas valve. A contractor on-site said that the blade may have come loose due to operator error.

In response to the incident, Northwest Natural Gas stated that they "are reviewing our association with this contractor, and we have removed the contractor from other work for us for now".

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In a terrifying incident seemingly straight out of a horror movie, a man in Oregon, United States narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that came rolling towards him outside a store.

In a terrifying incident seemingly straight out of a horror movie, a man in Oregon, United States narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that came rolling towards him outside a store. Horrifying video shows the 'not his time' moment Surveillance video captured the heart-stopping moment as the man entered the store just seconds before the blade struck the building. Watch the video here: NEW: Oregon man almost gets sawed in half after a 4-foot saw blade comes spinning across a Quik Trip parking lot. Insane. Shane Reimche had just entered the store when the blade struck the store wall where he just had been. The out-of-control saw blade came from a nearby… pic.twitter.com/7K1joQoZ2J — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 31, 2024 × The man, identified as Shane Reimche, had just entered Quicktrips Neighbourhood Market in Eugene when a large saw blade from a nearby construction site came loose and rolled towards him. Talking to KEZI 9, Reimche said he "heard a loud bang and yelling just as a cloud of smoke pops up and I see a guy fall in the ditch, and a 4-foot blade hurtling at me." Also read | Did you know Gmail started as an April Fool's Joke 20 years ago? Fortunately, he was able to duck behind the counter as the blade embedded itself in the wall just next to the door. The impact of the blade was felt throughout the store, said the store owner Amit Grewal. Describing the scene, he said that the blade became wedged 2 feet into the wall and took three men to remove. "All I heard was a metal rolling down from the street, and I looked at the camera. It was just wind, and all of the sudden we heard a loud bang," he said. The incident left Reimche shaken, with his children rushing to ensure he was okay after seeing the video on Facebook. Also read | 'A grave step backwards': Meta to scrap misinformation monitoring tool CrowdTangle ahead of 2024 US elections "They saw it on Facebook so they all came to my house and hugged me and had lots of cries," said Reimche, adding, "Obviously it wasn't my time but probably [the] closest I've ever experienced." "I don't think I would've survived being touched by that thing," he said. The construction site where the blade escaped from was reportedly being used by utility company Northwest Natural Gas to fix a leaky gas valve. A contractor on-site said that the blade may have come loose due to operator error. In response to the incident, Northwest Natural Gas stated that they "are reviewing our association with this contractor, and we have removed the contractor from other work for us for now". (With inputs from agencies)

‘Wasn’t my time’: US man’s miraculous escape from rogue saw blade caught on camera. Watch!

We already know Artificial Intelligence can be biased, a number of recent incidents have shown as much. But, exactly how biased can technology be?

As per a new study: Very. A study used AI to analyse social media to see whether the technology can pick up signs of depression from posts made online. The results speak volumes.

<h2>Biased AI</h2>

The analyses found that while artificial intelligence (AI) can detect signs of depression in white Americans through social media use, it may not be as effective for Black individuals. In fact, it was three times less predictive when applied to Facebook posts by Black people, as compared to those by White people.

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"Race seems to have been especially neglected in work on language-based assessment of mental illness," wrote the authors of the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

<h2>Research methodology: 'I' talk</h2>

For their research, they used an "off the shelf" AI toll to analyse the language of 868 volunteers, including equal numbers of Black and white adults with similar demographics like age and gender.

Participants were also asked to complete a depression screening questionnaire commonly used by healthcare providers.

As per previous research on social media posts, those individuals who frequently use first-person pronouns like I, me and mine, and certain words or terms that can be considered self-deprecating are more at risk of depression.

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Interestingly, the study revealed that the use of first-person pronouns and self-deprecating language was linked to depression only in white individuals.&nbsp;

Study co-author Sharath Chandra Guntuku said that they "were surprised that these language associations found in numerous prior studies didn't apply across the board."

While he acknowledged that social media data alone cannot diagnose depression, he said it could aid in risk assessment for individuals or communities.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

We already know Artificial Intelligence can be biased, a number of recent incidents have shown as much. But, exactly how biased can technology be? As per a new study: Very.

We already know Artificial Intelligence can be biased, a number of recent incidents have shown as much. But, exactly how biased can technology be? As per a new study: Very. A study used AI to analyse social media to see whether the technology can pick up signs of depression from posts made online. The results speak volumes. Biased AI The analyses found that while artificial intelligence (AI) can detect signs of depression in white Americans through social media use, it may not be as effective for Black individuals. In fact, it was three times less predictive when applied to Facebook posts by Black people, as compared to those by White people. Also read | Delving deep: Earth's crust holds more water than its ice caps, reveals study "Race seems to have been especially neglected in work on language-based assessment of mental illness," wrote the authors of the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Research methodology: 'I' talk For their research, they used an "off the shelf" AI toll to analyse the language of 868 volunteers, including equal numbers of Black and white adults with similar demographics like age and gender. Participants were also asked to complete a depression screening questionnaire commonly used by healthcare providers. As per previous research on social media posts, those individuals who frequently use first-person pronouns like I, me and mine, and certain words or terms that can be considered self-deprecating are more at risk of depression. Also read | First Neuralink patient heard about brain implant through drunken phone call from friend Interestingly, the study revealed that the use of first-person pronouns and self-deprecating language was linked to depression only in white individuals. Study co-author Sharath Chandra Guntuku said that they "were surprised that these language associations found in numerous prior studies didn't apply across the board." While he acknowledged that social media data alone cannot diagnose depression, he said it could aid in risk assessment for individuals or communities. (With inputs from agencies)

New study reveals AI's hidden bias in screening depression in Black people

In western Canada, an animal welfare group faces a daunting task: caring for approximately 300 cats, all seemingly healthy. The challenge arose when a man, feeling "overwhelmed," reached out for help, revealing a home overrun by cats and kittens.

<h2>How did the man collect 300 cats?&nbsp;</h2>

The answer to the question is&nbsp;Bruce Robinson who rescued them. He explained to the British Columbia SPCA that he had taken in abandoned cats during the pandemic, but after losing his job, the cost became overwhelming.&nbsp;

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As per the Guardian, responding to his request, the BC SPCA sent staff to his home to assess the situation, revealed the animal aid organisation's Eileen Drever. There, they were met with a situation Robinson himself described as trying to count bubbles in boiling water.

"When asked how many cats he had, I think he said it was like counting bubbles in boiling water."

<h2>A big heart</h2>

Despite his struggle, Robinson had a big heart, ensuring the cats were cared for. The BC SPCA staff said that the cats were sociable and seemed to be in a good condition.

"You know, he had a huge heart, and he was caring for them," Drever told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

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With one cat capable of three litters a year, their numbers quickly multiplied, and Robinson now had 298 cats, including 15 pregnant ones, at his home.

"I ended up in a crazy situation," he said, adding, "I made a bad decision … I thought I could handle the cats."

He had even tried to find them new homes, but had little to no luck. He ended up spending thousands monthly, sometimes going hungry himself, to provide the necessary 28&nbsp;kg of food daily and 10 litter boxes' worth of cat litter.

Each cat had a name and a special place in Robinson's heart.&nbsp;"I love every one of them," he said.&nbsp;Despite the challenges, he wanted to give them a safe home.

The SPCA is now working to raise funds and find a suitable place to house the cats, where they will be assessed by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered before adoption.

"This is a huge undertaking, and it’s going to take resources from around the province to bring these animals in," said Drever.

Despite the overwhelming situation, charges against Robinson are not being considered, as he sought help when he realised he was in over his head.&nbsp;

"Kudos to him for recognising he was overwhelmed," said Drever.

The SPCA, as per the report, were helping provide food, supplies, and litter to the cats and was seeking to move them ASAP.

"He had, the other day, between 70 and 80 newborn kittens," said the BC SPCA, explaining "That's why we need to move as quickly as we can."

"I have never seen so many cats in good condition. They appear to be in good condition," she remarked.

(With inputs from agencies)

In western Canada, an animal welfare group faces a daunting task: caring for approximately 300 cats, all seemingly healthy. The challenge arose when a man, feeling "overwhelmed," reached out for help, revealing a home overrun by cats and kittens.

In western Canada, an animal welfare group faces a daunting task: caring for approximately 300 cats, all seemingly healthy. The challenge arose when a man, feeling "overwhelmed," reached out for help, revealing a home overrun by cats and kittens. How did the man collect 300 cats? The answer to the question is Bruce Robinson who rescued them. He explained to the British Columbia SPCA that he had taken in abandoned cats during the pandemic, but after losing his job, the cost became overwhelming. Also read | Watch | Paris revives 110-year-old tradition with quirky waiter race ahead of 2024 Olympics As per the Guardian, responding to his request, the BC SPCA sent staff to his home to assess the situation, revealed the animal aid organisation's Eileen Drever. There, they were met with a situation Robinson himself described as trying to count bubbles in boiling water. "When asked how many cats he had, I think he said it was like counting bubbles in boiling water." A big heart Despite his struggle, Robinson had a big heart, ensuring the cats were cared for. The BC SPCA staff said that the cats were sociable and seemed to be in a good condition. "You know, he had a huge heart, and he was caring for them," Drever told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Also read | Powerball, Mega Millions combined jackpot tops $1.9bn, here’s how to buy tickets With one cat capable of three litters a year, their numbers quickly multiplied, and Robinson now had 298 cats, including 15 pregnant ones, at his home. "I ended up in a crazy situation," he said, adding, "I made a bad decision … I thought I could handle the cats." He had even tried to find them new homes, but had little to no luck. He ended up spending thousands monthly, sometimes going hungry himself, to provide the necessary 28 kg of food daily and 10 litter boxes' worth of cat litter. Each cat had a name and a special place in Robinson's heart. "I love every one of them," he said. Despite the challenges, he wanted to give them a safe home. The SPCA is now working to raise funds and find a suitable place to house the cats, where they will be assessed by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered before adoption. "This is a huge undertaking, and it’s going to take resources from around the province to bring these animals in," said Drever. Despite the overwhelming situation, charges against Robinson are not being considered, as he sought help when he realised he was in over his head. "Kudos to him for recognising he was overwhelmed," said Drever. The SPCA, as per the report, were helping provide food, supplies, and litter to the cats and was seeking to move them ASAP. "He had, the other day, between 70 and 80 newborn kittens," said the BC SPCA, explaining "That's why we need to move as quickly as we can." "I have never seen so many cats in good condition. They appear to be in good condition," she remarked. (With inputs from agencies)

'Overwhelmed' by kindness: Big-hearted Canadian man rescues 300 cats. Here's their heartwarming story

On a hill in Wales, United Kingdom, the appearance of a mysterious towering Toblerone-shaped steel monolith has baffled locals, leaving them scratching their heads. Standing tall at 10 feet (3.05 metres), this peculiar structure has locals in the Hay-on-Wye region wondering if aliens are behind it or if it's just another artistic stunt.

<h2>Conspiracy theories galore</h2>

The finding sparked chatter on social media, with some speculating that these monoliths were extraterrestrial in origin, while others believed they were clever, elaborate art installations.&nbsp;

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Richard Haynes, who stumbled upon the latest monolith while out for a run, initially thought it might be some kind of "scientific media research thing".

"I went off towards Hay Bluff towards where the trig point is and I looked over to my right. I thought it looked a bit bizarre and might be a scientific media research thing collecting rainwater," he said.

However, upon closer inspection, he realized it was too strange and tall for that.&nbsp;

"But then I realised it was way too tall and strange for that. Then I went up to it and it was about 10-foot-tall at least and triangular, definitely stainless steel. It was hollow and I imagine pretty light. Light enough for two people to carry it up and plant it in the ground," said Richard, who runs the route often and has not seen the monolith before.

<h2>A tale known</h2>

Similar monolith sightings have occurred across the UK and the US, with a flurry of reports in 2020. Places like Compton Beach on the Isle of Wight and the Merry Maidens stone circle in Cornwall became hotspots for TikTokers and Instagrammers hoping to catch the viral wave.

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One monolith reportedly boldly declared, "Not Banksy",&nbsp;adding to the mystery.

As per Wales Online, despite their whimsical appearance, these monoliths have faced criticism for their environmental impact. These monoliths appear and disappear after a few days, adding to their mystique.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

On a hill in Wales, United Kingdom, the appearance of a mysterious towering Toblerone-shaped steel monolith has baffled locals, leaving them scratching their heads.

On a hill in Wales, United Kingdom, the appearance of a mysterious towering Toblerone-shaped steel monolith has baffled locals, leaving them scratching their heads. Standing tall at 10 feet (3.05 metres), this peculiar structure has locals in the Hay-on-Wye region wondering if aliens are behind it or if it's just another artistic stunt. Conspiracy theories galore The finding sparked chatter on social media, with some speculating that these monoliths were extraterrestrial in origin, while others believed they were clever, elaborate art installations. Also read | Woman uses AI to 'chat' with dead mother, gets 'spooky' results as responses felt too real Richard Haynes, who stumbled upon the latest monolith while out for a run, initially thought it might be some kind of "scientific media research thing". "I went off towards Hay Bluff towards where the trig point is and I looked over to my right. I thought it looked a bit bizarre and might be a scientific media research thing collecting rainwater," he said. However, upon closer inspection, he realized it was too strange and tall for that. "But then I realised it was way too tall and strange for that. Then I went up to it and it was about 10-foot-tall at least and triangular, definitely stainless steel. It was hollow and I imagine pretty light. Light enough for two people to carry it up and plant it in the ground," said Richard, who runs the route often and has not seen the monolith before. A tale known Similar monolith sightings have occurred across the UK and the US, with a flurry of reports in 2020. Places like Compton Beach on the Isle of Wight and the Merry Maidens stone circle in Cornwall became hotspots for TikTokers and Instagrammers hoping to catch the viral wave. Also read | Elon Musk accused of using charity foundation for serving tax breaks and self-interests One monolith reportedly boldly declared, "Not Banksy", adding to the mystery. As per Wales Online, despite their whimsical appearance, these monoliths have faced criticism for their environmental impact. These monoliths appear and disappear after a few days, adding to their mystique. (With inputs from agencies)

Alien art or earthly stunt? Mysterious Toblerone-shaped monolith appears in Wales, baffling locals

In 2019, an unmanned space probe called Beresheet crashed into the moon, scattering its cargo on the lunar surface. Included in the cargo were tardigrades, a nearly indestructible critter that is known for its ability to survive in any environment. But can they survive an environment as foreign as that on the moon? Here's all you need to know.

<h2>The doomed spacecraft</h2>

In April 2019, Israeli spacecraft, originally designated SpaceIL, was a lunar lander funded and built by the non-profit organisation SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries. Israel Space Agency provided technical support for it.

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The spacecraft, which was launched on February 22, 2019, attempted a soft landing on April 11.&nbsp;

As per the NASA website, the plan was for Beresheet to land in Mare Serenitatis and transmit data from the surface for about 2 days.

However, due to the main engine failure, it crashed on the lunar surface.

Its precious cargo included tardigrades and "lunar library" - something resembling a DVD that contains a 30-million-page archive of human history viewable under microscopes, as well as human DNA - was being carried on the Beresheet robot lander.

<h2>Tardigrades on moon</h2>

Aboard the Beresheet spacecraft were water bears or tardigrades, creatures which are under a millimetre long and can survive despite being heated to 150C or being frozen to almost absolute zero.&nbsp;

They were dehydrated and placed in suspended animation before being loaded on to the spacecraft.

Back then, Arch Mission Foundation boss Nova Spivack, as quoted by BBC, said that they "believe the chances of survival for the tardigrades… are extremely high."

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Now, as per a Science Alert report, these tiny animals may have colonised the moon thanks to their remarkable abilities to survive almost anything.

Apparently, laboratory tests have shown that frozen specimens of tardigrade's Hypsibius dujardini species, travelling in a vacuum, were fatally damaged when smashed into sand. However, at a little slower — 2,600 km/h or less — they survived. The moon crash was slower than that, so the chances of water bears on the moon would be very high, if not for the lack of liquid water necessary for their survival.

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In 2019, an unmanned space probe called Beresheet crashed into the moon, scattering its cargo on the lunar surface. Included in the cargo were tardigrades, a nearly indestructible critter that is known for its ability to survive in any environment.

In 2019, an unmanned space probe called Beresheet crashed into the moon, scattering its cargo on the lunar surface. Included in the cargo were tardigrades, a nearly indestructible critter that is known for its ability to survive in any environment. But can they survive an environment as foreign as that on the moon? Here's all you need to know. The doomed spacecraft In April 2019, Israeli spacecraft, originally designated SpaceIL, was a lunar lander funded and built by the non-profit organisation SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries. Israel Space Agency provided technical support for it. Also read | Scientists warn against alarming rise in pre-term births due to climate change The spacecraft, which was launched on February 22, 2019, attempted a soft landing on April 11. As per the NASA website, the plan was for Beresheet to land in Mare Serenitatis and transmit data from the surface for about 2 days. However, due to the main engine failure, it crashed on the lunar surface. Its precious cargo included tardigrades and "lunar library" - something resembling a DVD that contains a 30-million-page archive of human history viewable under microscopes, as well as human DNA - was being carried on the Beresheet robot lander. Tardigrades on moon Aboard the Beresheet spacecraft were water bears or tardigrades, creatures which are under a millimetre long and can survive despite being heated to 150C or being frozen to almost absolute zero. They were dehydrated and placed in suspended animation before being loaded on to the spacecraft. Back then, Arch Mission Foundation boss Nova Spivack, as quoted by BBC, said that they "believe the chances of survival for the tardigrades… are extremely high." Also read | 'Devil Comet' likely to make an appearance during total solar eclipse in April Now, as per a Science Alert report, these tiny animals may have colonised the moon thanks to their remarkable abilities to survive almost anything. Apparently, laboratory tests have shown that frozen specimens of tardigrade's Hypsibius dujardini species, travelling in a vacuum, were fatally damaged when smashed into sand. However, at a little slower — 2,600 km/h or less — they survived. The moon crash was slower than that, so the chances of water bears on the moon would be very high, if not for the lack of liquid water necessary for their survival. (With inputs from agencies)

These Earth critters may be colonising the moon, all thanks to a 2019 crash. Here's all you need to know

A 31-year-old UK man has stunned doctors with his remarkable recovery after 'dying' twice when his heart stopped for almost an hour following a cardiac arrest at home last June.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

In June 2023, Barnsley resident Ben Wilson fainted in his partner Rebekka Holmes' arms after complaining of chest pain. Emergency services were called and in the meantime, Holmes performed CPR on her unconscious boyfriend.&nbsp;

Paramedics had to shock Wilson's heart 17 times to revive him, with his heart technically stopping twice within 50 minutes.&nbsp;

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After being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, he had to be placed in a coma for five weeks to reduce brain injury from temporary oxygen deprivation. Doctors initially gave his partner Rebekka Holmes grim outlooks on his chances of survival, suggesting he might end up in a vegetative state similar to F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

However, despite these bleak predictions, Wilson, a traffic management operative, defied the odds and is now back home after his near-death experience. He had to relearn basic skills like walking and talking and is now planning his wedding after proposing to Holmes in December. According to her, he only suffers from very slight speech and short-term memory issues.

<h2>What caused the cardiac arrest?</h2>

Wilson's cardiac arrest as per doctors was due to a blood clot blocking an artery in his heart. They say that Wilson's unhealthy habits, such as sedentary gaming, smoking, and a poor diet, likely contributed to the blood clot that triggered his heart attack.

Without the quick CPR performed by Miss Holmes, his chances of survival would have been significantly lower. When professional help arrived, the medical team had to work tirelessly to save him.&nbsp;

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Even after a successful emergency operation, Wilson faced several complications, including swelling of the brain and multiple additional heart attacks. His family was even called in to say their goodbyes at one point.&nbsp;

Despite these setbacks, Wilson eventually came out of his coma, with his first word being "Rebekka." After spending four months in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation, he finally returned home permanently.

Holmes credits her love and constant presence by Wilson's side as crucial factors in his recovery.

"I believe my love for him brought him through. It is a miracle that he has survived, but there are studies that say love and touch can help," she said, as quoted by Daily Mail. They are now planning their wedding and looking forward to a bright future together.&nbsp;

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A 31-year-old UK man has stunned doctors with his remarkable recovery after 'dying' twice when his heart stopped for almost an hour following a cardiac arrest at home last June.

A 31-year-old UK man has stunned doctors with his remarkable recovery after 'dying' twice when his heart stopped for almost an hour following a cardiac arrest at home last June. What happened? In June 2023, Barnsley resident Ben Wilson fainted in his partner Rebekka Holmes' arms after complaining of chest pain. Emergency services were called and in the meantime, Holmes performed CPR on her unconscious boyfriend. Paramedics had to shock Wilson's heart 17 times to revive him, with his heart technically stopping twice within 50 minutes. Also read | Ohio woman says tumbler miraculously deflects a stray bullet and saves her life. Here's what happened After being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, he had to be placed in a coma for five weeks to reduce brain injury from temporary oxygen deprivation. Doctors initially gave his partner Rebekka Holmes grim outlooks on his chances of survival, suggesting he might end up in a vegetative state similar to F1 legend Michael Schumacher. However, despite these bleak predictions, Wilson, a traffic management operative, defied the odds and is now back home after his near-death experience. He had to relearn basic skills like walking and talking and is now planning his wedding after proposing to Holmes in December. According to her, he only suffers from very slight speech and short-term memory issues. What caused the cardiac arrest? Wilson's cardiac arrest as per doctors was due to a blood clot blocking an artery in his heart. They say that Wilson's unhealthy habits, such as sedentary gaming, smoking, and a poor diet, likely contributed to the blood clot that triggered his heart attack. Without the quick CPR performed by Miss Holmes, his chances of survival would have been significantly lower. When professional help arrived, the medical team had to work tirelessly to save him. Also read | Obesity 'epidemic' on the rise, more than 1 billion afflicted around the world Even after a successful emergency operation, Wilson faced several complications, including swelling of the brain and multiple additional heart attacks. His family was even called in to say their goodbyes at one point. Despite these setbacks, Wilson eventually came out of his coma, with his first word being "Rebekka." After spending four months in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation, he finally returned home permanently. Holmes credits her love and constant presence by Wilson's side as crucial factors in his recovery. "I believe my love for him brought him through. It is a miracle that he has survived, but there are studies that say love and touch can help," she said, as quoted by Daily Mail. They are now planning their wedding and looking forward to a bright future together. (With inputs from agencies)

'Love conquers all': UK man legally dead for 50 mins comes back to life. Here's the miraculous story

Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people.

However, a recent study aimed at refining prompts given to a chatbot model revealed a surprising finding: Star Trek may hold the key.

<h2>'Live long, and prosper'</h2>

Rick Battle and Teja Gollapudi from software firm VMware in California, the authors of the study found that asking an AI chatbot to speak as if it were on Star Trek significantly improved its ability to solve basic maths problems.

The study, which was first reported by New Scientist and published on arXiv, aimed to study the impact of "positive thinking" prompts on AI chatbot performance.

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The machine learning authors observed that the quality of chatbot responses is heavily influenced by the nature of the prompts given to them, a phenomenon not entirely understood.

"It's both surprising and irritating that trivial modifications to the prompt can exhibit such dramatic swings in performance," said the stud authors as reported by Business Insider.

<h2>Study methodology</h2>

The study involved feeding three Large Language Models (LLM) with 60 human-written prompts, encouraging positive thinking. These prompts were then used to guide the AI in solving grade-school-level maths problems, with the quality of the output determining the success of the prompts.

The results showed that automatic optimisation consistently outperformed handwritten prompts, indicating that machine-learning models are more adept at crafting prompts for themselves than humans. However, positive statements in the prompts yielded unexpected results, such as one AI's improved performance when prompted with a Star Trek-themed statement.

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Study authors say they did not aim to expose the AI model as a Trekkie or a fan of Star Trek. However, one of the best-performing prompts was: "System Message: Command, we need you to plot a course through this turbulence and locate the source of the anomaly. Use all available data and your expertise to guide us through this challenging situation."

The researchers highlighted that while the model's proficiency in mathematical reasoning seemed to be enhanced by expressing an affinity for Star Trek, this doesn't mean the AI should be asked to speak like a Starfleet commander.

Instead, it underscores the complex interplay of factors that influence AI performance.

Catherine Flick from Staffordshire University emphasised that AI models are essentially black boxes, making it challenging to understand their decision-making process.&nbsp;

"One thing is for sure: the model is not a Trekkie," said Flick.

"It doesn't 'understand' anything better or worse when preloaded with the prompt, it just accesses a different set of weights and probabilities for acceptability of the outputs than it does with the other prompts," she added.

So, how does one write the perfect prompt? Study author Rick Battle suggests letting the model generate its own prompts rather than hand-writing them.

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Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people.

Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people. However, a recent study aimed at refining prompts given to a chatbot model revealed a surprising finding: Star Trek may hold the key. 'Live long, and prosper' Rick Battle and Teja Gollapudi from software firm VMware in California, the authors of the study found that asking an AI chatbot to speak as if it were on Star Trek significantly improved its ability to solve basic maths problems. The study, which was first reported by New Scientist and published on arXiv, aimed to study the impact of "positive thinking" prompts on AI chatbot performance. Also read | 'Goodnight Odie': Wonky US Moon lander Odysseus goes dark with power banks depleted The machine learning authors observed that the quality of chatbot responses is heavily influenced by the nature of the prompts given to them, a phenomenon not entirely understood. "It's both surprising and irritating that trivial modifications to the prompt can exhibit such dramatic swings in performance," said the stud authors as reported by Business Insider. Study methodology The study involved feeding three Large Language Models (LLM) with 60 human-written prompts, encouraging positive thinking. These prompts were then used to guide the AI in solving grade-school-level maths problems, with the quality of the output determining the success of the prompts. The results showed that automatic optimisation consistently outperformed handwritten prompts, indicating that machine-learning models are more adept at crafting prompts for themselves than humans. However, positive statements in the prompts yielded unexpected results, such as one AI's improved performance when prompted with a Star Trek-themed statement. Also read | Obesity 'epidemic' on the rise, more than 1 billion afflicted around the world Study authors say they did not aim to expose the AI model as a Trekkie or a fan of Star Trek. However, one of the best-performing prompts was: "System Message: Command, we need you to plot a course through this turbulence and locate the source of the anomaly. Use all available data and your expertise to guide us through this challenging situation." The researchers highlighted that while the model's proficiency in mathematical reasoning seemed to be enhanced by expressing an affinity for Star Trek, this doesn't mean the AI should be asked to speak like a Starfleet commander. Instead, it underscores the complex interplay of factors that influence AI performance. Catherine Flick from Staffordshire University emphasised that AI models are essentially black boxes, making it challenging to understand their decision-making process. "One thing is for sure: the model is not a Trekkie," said Flick. "It doesn't 'understand' anything better or worse when preloaded with the prompt, it just accesses a different set of weights and probabilities for acceptability of the outputs than it does with the other prompts," she added. So, how does one write the perfect prompt? Study author Rick Battle suggests letting the model generate its own prompts rather than hand-writing them. (With inputs from agencies)

'Live long and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots

In a remarkable medical case, doctors at a Delhi-based hospital successfully removed 39 coins and 37 magnets from a man's intestine through surgery.&nbsp;

The man, as per media reports, had ingested the coins and magnets under the mistaken belief that zinc aids in body-building.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

At Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, a 26-year-old patient who is reportedly suffering from a psychiatric illness came to the emergency ward with complaints of persistent vomiting and abdominal pain lasting over 20 days.

The patient also reported he could not eat anything.

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During examination in the outpatient department, the patient's family revealed that for the past few weeks, he had been consuming coins and magnets.&nbsp;

Additionally, they revealed that the patient who has not been identified by name was undergoing treatment for a "known case of psychiatric illness",&nbsp;reports ANI.

<h2>A hidden treasure</h2>

An x-ray of the patient's abdomen revealed a 'hidden treasure' of coins and magnets. Doctors spotted radio-opaque shadows resembling the items. A subsequent CT scan confirmed that there was a significant accumulation of coins and magnets, which were causing intestinal blockage. These surprising heaps necessitated an immediate surgical intervention.

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During the surgery, doctors discovered that the magnets and coins had formed two separate loops in the small intestine, which were pulling&nbsp;together because of the magnetic effect, leading to erosion.

The coins and magnets were meticulously removed, and the two loops were rejoined through separate anastomoses — a surgical procedure to join two structures.

Further exploration revealed a substantial number of coins in the stomach, which were also extracted, and the stomach was repaired.

The medical team successfully extracted 39 coins from the patient's digestive tract. These coins comprised Rs 1, 2, and 5 coins. Additionally, they also removed 37 magnets of various shapes, including heart, spherical, star, bullet, and triangle.

Following the successful procedure, an operative x-ray confirmed the complete removal of all foreign objects and the patient was discharged in a healthy condition after a week-long hospital stay.

Later, the patient revealed that he had swallowed the coins and magnets believing that zinc would aid in body-building. The coins contained zinc, and he ingested the magnets to ensure the coins remained in the intestine for enhanced zinc absorption.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a remarkable medical case, doctors at a Delhi-based hospital successfully removed 39 coins and 37 magnets from a man's intestine through surgery. The man, as per media reports, had ingested the coins and magnets under the mistaken belief that zinc aids in body-building.

In a remarkable medical case, doctors at a Delhi-based hospital successfully removed 39 coins and 37 magnets from a man's intestine through surgery. The man, as per media reports, had ingested the coins and magnets under the mistaken belief that zinc aids in body-building. What happened? At Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi, a 26-year-old patient who is reportedly suffering from a psychiatric illness came to the emergency ward with complaints of persistent vomiting and abdominal pain lasting over 20 days. The patient also reported he could not eat anything. Also read | Watch: Floating bridge gets washed away in India’s Andhra Pradesh hours after inauguration During examination in the outpatient department, the patient's family revealed that for the past few weeks, he had been consuming coins and magnets. Additionally, they revealed that the patient who has not been identified by name was undergoing treatment for a "known case of psychiatric illness", reports ANI. A hidden treasure An x-ray of the patient's abdomen revealed a 'hidden treasure' of coins and magnets. Doctors spotted radio-opaque shadows resembling the items. A subsequent CT scan confirmed that there was a significant accumulation of coins and magnets, which were causing intestinal blockage. These surprising heaps necessitated an immediate surgical intervention. Also read | Addicted to online gaming, Indian man kills mother to claim life insurance money During the surgery, doctors discovered that the magnets and coins had formed two separate loops in the small intestine, which were pulling together because of the magnetic effect, leading to erosion. The coins and magnets were meticulously removed, and the two loops were rejoined through separate anastomoses — a surgical procedure to join two structures. Further exploration revealed a substantial number of coins in the stomach, which were also extracted, and the stomach was repaired. The medical team successfully extracted 39 coins from the patient's digestive tract. These coins comprised Rs 1, 2, and 5 coins. Additionally, they also removed 37 magnets of various shapes, including heart, spherical, star, bullet, and triangle. Following the successful procedure, an operative x-ray confirmed the complete removal of all foreign objects and the patient was discharged in a healthy condition after a week-long hospital stay. Later, the patient revealed that he had swallowed the coins and magnets believing that zinc would aid in body-building. The coins contained zinc, and he ingested the magnets to ensure the coins remained in the intestine for enhanced zinc absorption. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Delhi hospital removes 39 coins, 37 magnets from man's intestine in rare surgery

In the United States, student loans are one of the heaviest burdens people deal with. For those in medical schools, these could mean $135,000-$440,000 in debt, plus interest. Starting in August, medical students in a New York-based medical college will be free of this debt, thanks to a wealthy philanthropist.

93-year-old Dr Ruth Gottesman has donated a whopping one billion dollars to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx borough, as reported by the New York Times on Monday.

<h2>Tears of joy</h2>

Addressing a gathering of students, Dr Gottesman, a former professor at the school, announced: "I’m happy to share with you that starting in August this year, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be tuition free."

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Her announcement was met with thunderous applause, whoop(s) and tears of joy. A video of the moment is&nbsp;widely circulating on social media platforms, including X.

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<h2>Sizeable&nbsp;donation</h2>

As per BBC, Dr Gottesman's contribution is among the largest ever donations given to a US educational institute, and the largest ever to a medical school.

She received the money from her late husband, David Gottesman aka Sandy, the founder of a prominent investment house and an early investor in Warren Buffett's multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway.

In a statement, Gottesman said that the doctors who train at Einstein go on to "provide the finest healthcare to communities here in the Bronx and all over the world".

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Thanking her husband she added: "I am very thankful to my late husband, Sandy, for leaving these funds in my care, and l feel blessed to be given the great privilege of making this gift to such a worthy cause."&nbsp;

David, aka Sandy Gottesman, died in 2022 aged&nbsp;96, leaving Ruth with a sizeable Berkshire Hathaway stock portfolio with instructions to "do whatever you think is right with it".

"I wanted to fund students at Einstein so that they would receive free tuition," she said, adding that thanks to the portfolio she immediately realised "There was enough money to do that in perpetuity."

She shared that she wonders what her husband would've thought of the donation and remarked, "I hope he's smiling and not frowning."&nbsp;

"He gave me the opportunity to do this, and I think he would be happy - I hope so."

Thanking Ruth Gottesman for her generous donation, Dr Philip Ozuah, the president and chief executive of Montefiore Einstein, which oversees Einstein College and the Montefiore Health System, said: "I am profoundly grateful to Dr Gottesman for this historic and transformational gift."

"I believe we can change healthcare history when we recognise that access is the path to excellence," he added in a statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the United States, student loans are one of the heaviest burdens people deal with. For those in medical schools, these could mean $135,000-$440,000 in debt, plus interest.

In the United States, student loans are one of the heaviest burdens people deal with. For those in medical schools, these could mean $135,000-$440,000 in debt, plus interest. Starting in August, medical students in a New York-based medical college will be free of this debt, thanks to a wealthy philanthropist. 93-year-old Dr Ruth Gottesman has donated a whopping one billion dollars to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx borough, as reported by the New York Times on Monday. Tears of joy Addressing a gathering of students, Dr Gottesman, a former professor at the school, announced: "I’m happy to share with you that starting in August this year, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be tuition free." Also read | India: Delhi hospital removes 39 coins, 37 magnets from man's intestine in rare surgery Her announcement was met with thunderous applause, whoop(s) and tears of joy. A video of the moment is widely circulating on social media platforms, including X. Check it out here: NEW Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine react to Dr. Ruth Gottesman’s announcement that starting in August the medical school is tuition free. Also, students who paid their tuition this semester will be receiving a reimbursement. https://t.co/lYrh4tDhmK pic.twitter.com/XDDaosAZOk — Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) February 27, 2024 × Sizeable donation As per BBC, Dr Gottesman's contribution is among the largest ever donations given to a US educational institute, and the largest ever to a medical school. She received the money from her late husband, David Gottesman aka Sandy, the founder of a prominent investment house and an early investor in Warren Buffett's multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. In a statement, Gottesman said that the doctors who train at Einstein go on to "provide the finest healthcare to communities here in the Bronx and all over the world". Also read | Florida halts 'foetal personhood' bill amid concerns over reproduction rights Thanking her husband she added: "I am very thankful to my late husband, Sandy, for leaving these funds in my care, and l feel blessed to be given the great privilege of making this gift to such a worthy cause." David, aka Sandy Gottesman, died in 2022 aged 96, leaving Ruth with a sizeable Berkshire Hathaway stock portfolio with instructions to "do whatever you think is right with it". "I wanted to fund students at Einstein so that they would receive free tuition," she said, adding that thanks to the portfolio she immediately realised "There was enough money to do that in perpetuity." She shared that she wonders what her husband would've thought of the donation and remarked, "I hope he's smiling and not frowning." "He gave me the opportunity to do this, and I think he would be happy - I hope so." Thanking Ruth Gottesman for her generous donation, Dr Philip Ozuah, the president and chief executive of Montefiore Einstein, which oversees Einstein College and the Montefiore Health System, said: "I am profoundly grateful to Dr Gottesman for this historic and transformational gift." "I believe we can change healthcare history when we recognise that access is the path to excellence," he added in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Tears of joy flow as generous donor announces whopping $1bn donation to New York medical school

Nothing lasts forever, but for Bobi, the Portuguese mastiff, his title as the "world's oldest" dog didn't even last a year. In a surprising turn of events, on Thursday (Feb 22) Bobi was dethroned by Guinness World Records (GWR). The canine's title was revoked after officials could not substantiate his age claims.

<h2>What Guinness World Record said</h2>

In a statement, GWR declared that it "no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi's claim as the record holder."&nbsp;

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The dog's owners had asserted that Bobi was 31 years and five months old when he passed away in October. This age, equivalent to approximately 220 canine years, had initially secured Bobi's position as both the oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever recorded by GWR.

However, doubts surrounding Bobi's age surfaced soon after his "coronation". Veterinary experts questioned the feasibility of a dog living that long, with some pointing to discrepancies in photographs of Bobi from 1999 compared to those taken before his death in Portugal last year.&nbsp;

While Bobi's age had been registered on Portugal's national pet database, critics noted that this was based on the owners' self-certification, and pet microchipping in Portugal only began in 2008. Genetic testing confirmed that Bobi was indeed old but could not pinpoint his exact age.

<h2>False claims</h2>

Danny Chambers, a vet and council member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, soon after Bobi's death suggested that claims about the dog's age were false.

Chambers emphasised the implausibility of a dog living over 30 years, likening it to a human living beyond 200 years was inconceivable.

"This is the equivalent of a human living to over 200 years old which, given our current medical capabilities, is completely implausible. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and no concrete evidence has been provided to prove his age," he said.

An investigation by the technology magazine Wired discovered the Portuguese database had "no registration or data that can confirm or deny" the owners' claims that Bobi was born in 1992. Despite requests for clarification, Bobi's owner, Leonel Costa, did not respond to inquiries.

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Following these revelations and concerns raised by experts and media outlets, GWR initiated a review of Bobi's record.

Mark McKinley of GWR, who conducted the review, expressed the organisation's commitment to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of its records. McKinley explained, "Following concerns raised by vets and other experts, both privately as well as within public commentary, and the findings of investigations conducted by some media outlets, we felt it important to open a review into Bobi's record."

Nothing lasts forever, but for Bobi, the Portuguese mastiff, his title as the "world's oldest" dog didn't even last a year. In a surprising turn of events, on Thursday (Feb 22) Bobi was dethroned by Guinness World Records (GWR).

Nothing lasts forever, but for Bobi, the Portuguese mastiff, his title as the "world's oldest" dog didn't even last a year. In a surprising turn of events, on Thursday (Feb 22) Bobi was dethroned by Guinness World Records (GWR). The canine's title was revoked after officials could not substantiate his age claims. What Guinness World Record said In a statement, GWR declared that it "no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi's claim as the record holder." Also read | World's oldest dog Bobi celebrates his 31st birthday The dog's owners had asserted that Bobi was 31 years and five months old when he passed away in October. This age, equivalent to approximately 220 canine years, had initially secured Bobi's position as both the oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever recorded by GWR. However, doubts surrounding Bobi's age surfaced soon after his "coronation". Veterinary experts questioned the feasibility of a dog living that long, with some pointing to discrepancies in photographs of Bobi from 1999 compared to those taken before his death in Portugal last year. While Bobi's age had been registered on Portugal's national pet database, critics noted that this was based on the owners' self-certification, and pet microchipping in Portugal only began in 2008. Genetic testing confirmed that Bobi was indeed old but could not pinpoint his exact age. False claims Danny Chambers, a vet and council member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, soon after Bobi's death suggested that claims about the dog's age were false. Chambers emphasised the implausibility of a dog living over 30 years, likening it to a human living beyond 200 years was inconceivable. "This is the equivalent of a human living to over 200 years old which, given our current medical capabilities, is completely implausible. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and no concrete evidence has been provided to prove his age," he said. An investigation by the technology magazine Wired discovered the Portuguese database had "no registration or data that can confirm or deny" the owners' claims that Bobi was born in 1992. Despite requests for clarification, Bobi's owner, Leonel Costa, did not respond to inquiries. Also read | World's oldest dog Bobi dies at 31 after living a 'calm and peaceful' life Following these revelations and concerns raised by experts and media outlets, GWR initiated a review of Bobi's record. Mark McKinley of GWR, who conducted the review, expressed the organisation's commitment to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of its records. McKinley explained, "Following concerns raised by vets and other experts, both privately as well as within public commentary, and the findings of investigations conducted by some media outlets, we felt it important to open a review into Bobi's record."

'Easy come, easy go': Bobi, the supposedly 31-year-old canine is no longer world's oldest dog ever

Across decades, there apparently lies a link that ties together the current US President Joe Biden and Abraham Lincoln, the US president known for granting freedom to slaves. Recently uncovered documents show that Lincoln pardoned the great-great-grandfather of Biden. For what? Read on to know.

<h2>A pardon</h2>

The records from a court-martial, held in the US National Archives and reported by the Washington Post, describe the trial of Moses J. Robinette, President Biden's great-great-grandfather. He was accused of attempted murder following a late-night altercation with John J. Alexander, a fellow civilian employee of the Union Army, on March 21, 1864, at the Army of the Potomac's winter camp in Virginia.

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The incident reportedly occurred when Alexander overheard Robinette saying something about him to a cook and confronted him. A scuffle ensued, during which Robinette drew his pocketknife, inflicting several cuts on Alexander before others intervened.

Robinette, a 42-year-old veterinary surgeon hired by the army, argued that he acted in self-defence, fearing serious injury from Alexander, who was much stronger and larger.

He insisted that Alexander "possibly might have injured me seriously had I not resorted to the means I did".

Despite his plea, Robinette was convicted by military judges and sentenced to two years of hard labour. However, three army officers petitioned Lincoln to reconsider, citing the harshness of the sentence and Robinette's circumstances. They said he was defending himself against someone "much his superior in strength and size."

Lincoln reviewed the case and granted a pardon on September 1 of the same year, overturning Robinette's conviction.

<h2>Historical revelation</h2>

Historian David J. Gerleman, in the Washington Post, noted that this story had remained untold for more than a century. It "has waited 160 years to be told," he writes.

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He highlighted the significance of the 22-page transcript of Robinette's trial. The "slender sheaf of 22 well-preserved pages of his trial transcript, unobtrusively squeezed among many hundreds of other routine court-martial cases in the National Archives, reveals the hidden link between the two men — and between two presidents across the centuries."

"Those few pages not only fill in an unknown piece of Biden family history but also serve as a reminder of just how many Civil War stories have yet to be told," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Across decades, there apparently lies a link that ties together the current US President Joe Biden and Abraham Lincoln, the US president known for granting freedom to slaves.

Across decades, there apparently lies a link that ties together the current US President Joe Biden and Abraham Lincoln, the US president known for granting freedom to slaves. Recently uncovered documents show that Lincoln pardoned the great-great-grandfather of Biden. For what? Read on to know. A pardon The records from a court-martial, held in the US National Archives and reported by the Washington Post, describe the trial of Moses J. Robinette, President Biden's great-great-grandfather. He was accused of attempted murder following a late-night altercation with John J. Alexander, a fellow civilian employee of the Union Army, on March 21, 1864, at the Army of the Potomac's winter camp in Virginia. Also read | Swipe right for addiction? Lawsuit claims dating apps Tinder and Hinge designed to keep users swiping The incident reportedly occurred when Alexander overheard Robinette saying something about him to a cook and confronted him. A scuffle ensued, during which Robinette drew his pocketknife, inflicting several cuts on Alexander before others intervened. Robinette, a 42-year-old veterinary surgeon hired by the army, argued that he acted in self-defence, fearing serious injury from Alexander, who was much stronger and larger. He insisted that Alexander "possibly might have injured me seriously had I not resorted to the means I did". Despite his plea, Robinette was convicted by military judges and sentenced to two years of hard labour. However, three army officers petitioned Lincoln to reconsider, citing the harshness of the sentence and Robinette's circumstances. They said he was defending himself against someone "much his superior in strength and size." Lincoln reviewed the case and granted a pardon on September 1 of the same year, overturning Robinette's conviction. Historical revelation Historian David J. Gerleman, in the Washington Post, noted that this story had remained untold for more than a century. It "has waited 160 years to be told," he writes. Also read | Japan launches debris removal spacecraft to tackle space junk He highlighted the significance of the 22-page transcript of Robinette's trial. The "slender sheaf of 22 well-preserved pages of his trial transcript, unobtrusively squeezed among many hundreds of other routine court-martial cases in the National Archives, reveals the hidden link between the two men — and between two presidents across the centuries." "Those few pages not only fill in an unknown piece of Biden family history but also serve as a reminder of just how many Civil War stories have yet to be told," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

A tale of two presidents: Joe Biden’s great-great-grandfather was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln

The European Space Agency (ESA) on Monday (Feb 19) released images of a dead satellite as it tumbles down to Earth in what could potentially be a fiery spectacle.

The dead satellite was part of ESA's scientific Earth-monitoring mission called ERS-2. It was launched on April 21, 1995, and after a 16-year career, it retired in 2011.

During the time it was active, the ERS-2 collected data on polar ice, changing land surfaces, sea-level rise, warming oceans and atmospheric chemistry. Additionally, the satellite was also pressed into service during natural disasters in remote regions.

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The dead satellite weighs approximately 5,057 pounds (2,293.82 kg) and is expected to start disintegrating at about 50 miles (80.47 kilometres) above the ground. While most of it will burn up completely in the Earth's atmosphere, the ESA estimates that the "largest fragment of the satellite that could reach the ground is 115 pounds"&nbsp;or around 52 kg.

Check out the pictures of the "tumbling descent" here:

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These images were captured by cameras on board other satellites by Australian company HEO on behalf of the UK Space Agency.

<h2>When will the dead satellite crash onto Earth?</h2>

As per estimates by the ESA's Space Debris Office, the ERS-2 satellite will make its re-entry around 19:24 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time, earlier called Greenwich Mean Time or GMT) on Wednesday (Feb&nbsp;21).

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However, it must be noted that the prediction is uncertain by +/- 9.91 hours. This unpredictability, as per the space agency, is primarily due to the "influence of unpredictable solar activity, which affects the density of Earth’s atmosphere and therefore the drag experienced by the satellite."

<h2>Can the dead satellite crash on someone?</h2>

The European Space Agency estimates put the probability of the dead satellite crashing on someone's head at one in a billion.&nbsp;

"The odds of a piece of satellite falling on someone’s head is estimated at one in a billion."

It says that given that approximately 71 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered with water, the odds are that "the satellite will make a big splash somewhere."

(With inputs from agencies)

The European Space Agency (ESA) on Monday (Feb 19) released images of a dead satellite as it tumbles down to Earth in what could potentially be a fiery spectacle.

The European Space Agency (ESA) on Monday (Feb 19) released images of a dead satellite as it tumbles down to Earth in what could potentially be a fiery spectacle. The dead satellite was part of ESA's scientific Earth-monitoring mission called ERS-2. It was launched on April 21, 1995, and after a 16-year career, it retired in 2011. During the time it was active, the ERS-2 collected data on polar ice, changing land surfaces, sea-level rise, warming oceans and atmospheric chemistry. Additionally, the satellite was also pressed into service during natural disasters in remote regions. Also read | European satellite to crash into Earth in six days. The exact place is eerily a mystery The dead satellite weighs approximately 5,057 pounds (2,293.82 kg) and is expected to start disintegrating at about 50 miles (80.47 kilometres) above the ground. While most of it will burn up completely in the Earth's atmosphere, the ESA estimates that the "largest fragment of the satellite that could reach the ground is 115 pounds" or around 52 kg. Check out the pictures of the "tumbling descent" here: ERS-2 spotted! 📸🛰️ The ESA satellite is on a tumbling descent that will lead to its atmospheric reentry and break up this week. These images of ERS-2 were captured by @heospace for @spacegovuk using cameras on board other satellites.#ERS2reentry pic.twitter.com/GTuubP6apJ — ESA Operations (@esaoperations) February 19, 2024 × These images were captured by cameras on board other satellites by Australian company HEO on behalf of the UK Space Agency. When will the dead satellite crash onto Earth? As per estimates by the ESA's Space Debris Office, the ERS-2 satellite will make its re-entry around 19:24 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time, earlier called Greenwich Mean Time or GMT) on Wednesday (Feb 21). Also read | Japan launches debris removal spacecraft to tackle space junk However, it must be noted that the prediction is uncertain by +/- 9.91 hours. This unpredictability, as per the space agency, is primarily due to the "influence of unpredictable solar activity, which affects the density of Earth’s atmosphere and therefore the drag experienced by the satellite." Can the dead satellite crash on someone? The European Space Agency estimates put the probability of the dead satellite crashing on someone's head at one in a billion. "The odds of a piece of satellite falling on someone’s head is estimated at one in a billion." It says that given that approximately 71 per cent of the Earth's surface is covered with water, the odds are that "the satellite will make a big splash somewhere." (With inputs from agencies)

ESA shares pics of dead satellite tumbling towards Earth; can it fall on someone’s head? All you need to know

In the modern age, love is a rare find, and sometimes people just make do with technology: enter AI romance.&nbsp;

For those of you who didn't know this was a thing, there are AI chatbots that can help somewhat fill the romantic vacuum which comes from not having a significant other. These chatbots can help you during&nbsp;the time of loneliness, give you an outlet for your frustrations, and even help you with the opportunity to work out your sexual fantasies. But, how safe or trustworthy are these AI girlfriends/boyfriends? Experts warn they can break your heart.

<h2>A privacy nightmare</h2>

In its survey,&nbsp;the&nbsp;non profit organisation the Mozilla Foundation has come to the conclusion that these chatbots are nothing short of a privacy nightmare.

"Marketed as an empathetic friend, lover, or soulmate, and built to ask you endless questions, there’s no doubt romantic AI chatbots will end up collecting sensitive personal information about you."

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In the report, researcher Misha Rykov writes "Although they are marketed as something that will enhance your mental health and well-being."

"They specialize in delivering dependency, loneliness, and toxicity, all while prying as much data as possible from you," she adds.

Researchers found that about 73 per cent of the apps hide how they manage security vulnerabilities, 45 per cent allow weak passwords, and all but one — Eva AI Chat Bot &amp; Soulmate — share or sell personal data. About half of the apps or 54 per cent don't let users delete their personal data.

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Furthermore, one AI — CrushOn.AI even collects data on the users' sexual health, prescription meds, and gender-affirming care. This, as per the Mozilla Foundation is mentioned in the apps' privacy policy.

<h2>Disturbing content</h2>

What's more, these AI chatbots at times even give way to some disturbing content. The survey found that some apps have chatbots with pretty dark character descriptions, featuring violence, underage abuse. Others&nbsp;carried warnings that the chatbots may be "offensive, unsafe, or hostile".

Not just that, the Mozilla Foundation noted that previously apps have even encouraged dangerous behaviour: suicide (Chai AI) and an assassination attempt on the late British monarch Queen Elizabeth II (Replika).

The researchers suggest that those trying out the world of AI companionship should refrain from saying "anything to your AI friend that you wouldn't want your cousin or colleagues to read."

(With inputs from agencies)

In the modern age, love is a rare find, and sometimes people just make do with technology: enter AI romance. For those of you who didn't know this was a thing, there are AI chatbots that can help somewhat fill the romantic vacuum which comes from not having a significant other.

In the modern age, love is a rare find, and sometimes people just make do with technology: enter AI romance. For those of you who didn't know this was a thing, there are AI chatbots that can help somewhat fill the romantic vacuum which comes from not having a significant other. These chatbots can help you during the time of loneliness, give you an outlet for your frustrations, and even help you with the opportunity to work out your sexual fantasies. But, how safe or trustworthy are these AI girlfriends/boyfriends? Experts warn they can break your heart. A privacy nightmare In its survey, the non profit organisation the Mozilla Foundation has come to the conclusion that these chatbots are nothing short of a privacy nightmare. "Marketed as an empathetic friend, lover, or soulmate, and built to ask you endless questions, there’s no doubt romantic AI chatbots will end up collecting sensitive personal information about you." Also read | 'Take charge': Companies using feminist messages to push 'useless' health products onto women, finds study In the report, researcher Misha Rykov writes "Although they are marketed as something that will enhance your mental health and well-being." "They specialize in delivering dependency, loneliness, and toxicity, all while prying as much data as possible from you," she adds. Researchers found that about 73 per cent of the apps hide how they manage security vulnerabilities, 45 per cent allow weak passwords, and all but one — Eva AI Chat Bot & Soulmate — share or sell personal data. About half of the apps or 54 per cent don't let users delete their personal data. Also read | 'Nothing short of remarkable': THIS is how much Elon Musk earns in one minute Furthermore, one AI — CrushOn.AI even collects data on the users' sexual health, prescription meds, and gender-affirming care. This, as per the Mozilla Foundation is mentioned in the apps' privacy policy. Disturbing content What's more, these AI chatbots at times even give way to some disturbing content. The survey found that some apps have chatbots with pretty dark character descriptions, featuring violence, underage abuse. Others carried warnings that the chatbots may be "offensive, unsafe, or hostile". Not just that, the Mozilla Foundation noted that previously apps have even encouraged dangerous behaviour: suicide (Chai AI) and an assassination attempt on the late British monarch Queen Elizabeth II (Replika). The researchers suggest that those trying out the world of AI companionship should refrain from saying "anything to your AI friend that you wouldn't want your cousin or colleagues to read." (With inputs from agencies)

Love in the age of AI: How safe are AI romance chatbots? Experts warn of heartbreak and privacy risks

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