First Use Of ‘Killer Robot’ In US History Raises Ethical And Legal Questions – Analysis
Author: Scott N. Romaniuk and Emeka T. Njoku The use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for purposes related to national security and order is not new. Armies and navies have been using ROVs for these purposes, including the handling and removal of dangerous objects in hazardous situations, for decades. Lately, they have been sensationalised as “killer robots.” An armed robot was used by the police forces in Dallas, TX, after the...
Changing Weather Patterns Threaten Grassland Sparrows
Two of North America’s declining grassland songbirds may be particularly vulnerable to altered weather patterns caused by climate change, according to new research in The Condor: Ornithological Applications. Extreme heat waves have been known to kill adult birds, and droughts can cause birds to abandon nests or skip breeding altogether. To learn what species might be at greatest risk, Jessica Gorzo of the University of...
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