CarMax replaces customer service jobs with AI robots
CarMax revolutionises customer service with AI-powered robots, sparking debate about the future of employment in the retail sector as machines outperform humans in key metrics.
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Humanoid Robot's Cooking Demo Ends in Disaster
In a startling demonstration of robotic limitations, a highly-touted humanoid robot spectacularly failed during a live cooking presentation, struggling with basic kitchen tasks and highlighting the significant challenges facing AI-powered domestic helpers
Neo Robot Housekeeper: Pre-orders open for 2025 delivery
1X Technologies unveils Neo, an intelligent humanoid robot designed to handle household chores - available for pre-order now and shipping in 2025.
AI Robot Housekeeper Available for Pre-Order
A revolutionary AI-powered robot housekeeper is now available for pre-order, promising to transform household chores with advanced automation capabilities.
Wealthy suburbs create 'luxury effect' for wildlife
Groundbreaking research reveals how affluent neighbourhoods are creating urban oases for plants and animals through the 'luxury effect' - but is this deepening environmental inequality across our cities?
Jamaica faces massive seaweed invasion threat
Marine scientists warn of a massive sargassum seaweed belt stretching 5000 miles across the Atlantic, posing severe threats to Jamaica's tourism and marine ecosystems as it approaches Caribbean shores.
Amazon's Roomba Acquisition Blocked by EU Regulators
Amazon's proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot faces EU regulatory blockade, threatening the future of Roomba and reshaping smart home market competition.
Inside UK's AI Brothel: £90 Robot Encounters
An exclusive investigation reveals the UK's controversial AI-powered brothel where men experience intimate encounters with hyper-realistic robots. Discover the shocking reality of this technological revolution in adult entertainment.
Remembering Joanna Macy: Eco-Philosopher & Activist
A tribute to the pioneering deep ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy, whose revolutionary 'Work That Reconnects' inspired millions to transform despair into ecological action.
Nature's Kitchen: Fungi's Autumn Feast in UK Woodlands
Discover how autumn's fungal networks are creating nature's own underground kitchen, transforming fallen leaves into rich soil across Britain's woodlands.
Amazon deploys 750,000 robots as human jobs decline
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon has deployed over 750,000 robots while cutting frontline jobs, raising urgent questions about automation's impact on employment.
Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction
Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.
Britain's Bizarre Acorns: Nature's Autumn Mystery Unveiled
An extraordinary natural phenomenon unfolds in Britain's autumnal forests as acorns develop bizarre mutations under unusual weather conditions, revealing nature's unpredictable character.
Co-op's Singing Delivery Robots Transform UK Shopping
Co-op's revolutionary autonomous delivery robots now serenade customers with songs while delivering groceries, creating a futuristic shopping experience across British towns.
Green Crab Invasion Threatens UK Coastal Ecosystems
An aggressive invasive species, the green crab, is wreaking havoc along Britain's coastline, destroying native habitats and threatening local fisheries. Scientists race against time to contain the ecological disaster.
Delivery Robots Expand Across UK in Starship Rollout
Starship Technologies, founded by Skype co-creator Ahti Heinla, is dramatically expanding its autonomous delivery robot network across British towns, revolutionising how consumers receive groceries and parcels.
Eerily Human Robot Head Blurs Line Between Man and Machine
Breakthrough in robotics creates eerily human-like robotic head with realistic facial expressions and eye contact that could revolutionise human-machine interaction
Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities
Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.
NVIDIA Opens AI Research Lab in Tokyo
Tech giant NVIDIA partners with Japan's leading research organisations to establish Tokyo AI Lab, driving innovation in robotics, healthcare and autonomous systems.
China's humanoid robot runs at 12km/h in world first
Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has unveiled a groundbreaking humanoid robot that can run at impressive speeds while carrying heavy loads, marking a significant leap in robotics technology.
Shark DNA reveals Caribbean 'fish killer' algae crisis
Groundbreaking research reveals how 'fish killer' algae is devastating Caribbean marine life, as scientists use shark DNA tracking to prevent ecological catastrophe.
Tesla Stock Tumbles as Musk's AI Plans Spark Investor Fury
Tesla shares plummet as Elon Musk's aggressive pivot to AI and robotics sparks a massive investor sell-off, wiping billions from the company's valuation and raising serious questions about its future direction.
Divers Shatter Records with First-Ever Descent to Lake Tahoe's Bottom
A team of elite divers has successfully reached the deepest point of Lake Tahoe, a historic first that unveils the lake's hidden secrets and pushes the boundaries of human exploration.
Is 'Clanker' an Offensive Slur Against Robots?
A new derogatory term for robots, 'Clanker', is sparking a fierce online debate. As AI integration grows, experts warn such language could have serious real-world consequences for human-machine relations. Discover the origins of the slur and why linguists
Oxford Study Names 36 Jobs Most Likely Replaced by AI
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford exposes the 36 professions at highest risk from the AI revolution, from telephone sales to bookkeeping. Is your job on the list?
Alan Keys: The quiet visionary who reshaped Britain's environment
The remarkable life and legacy of Alan Keys, the brilliant yet overlooked environmental scientist whose pioneering work on river conservation and sustainable agriculture transformed British policy and left an indelible mark on the nation's natural heritag
Invasive Tegu Lizards Spark Urgent Search in Maine
Authorities in Maine are hunting for two large, non-native Argentine black and white tegus after a reported sighting, raising fears for local wildlife and ecosystems.
China's Tiangong Humanoid Robot Stuns with Walking Demo
A groundbreaking humanoid robot from China, Tiangong, has achieved a stunning milestone in robotics, demonstrating a remarkably human-like and stable walking gait in new video footage.
Deep Ecology Pioneer Joanna Macy Dies at 95
The world mourns the passing of Joanna Macy, PhD, the revolutionary scholar, author, and activist who reshaped our relationship with the planet through her profound 'Work That Reconnects'.
Robot Dog Makes First UK Parcel Delivery
In a landmark moment for automation, a Boston Dynamics 'Spot' robot has successfully completed a commercial parcel delivery in the UK. This futuristic trial in Oxfordshire could revolutionise last-mile logistics.
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