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These squishy robots are designed to survive falls, save lives

The spindly bots carry video cameras and electronic sensors to gather information about conditions on the ground before emergency crews go in.

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Sea turtle survey shows endangered animals are making a comeback

Hunting bans and other conservation efforts may be paying off — though warming oceans remain a serious threat.

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How will AI improve our lives? Governments meet businesses in Dubai

Over 130 experts from more than 80 countries are in Dubai to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to improve our everyday lives. The meeting will see decision makers find solutions to problems from global health to national security using the latest technologies.

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Facebook dating service rolls out to 14 more countries

"We are getting great feedback in the five counties we have launched in," said Fidji Simo, who runs Facebook's main mobile app.

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Facebook announces redesign, details privacy push

"I believe that the future is private," Zuckerberg, wearing a grey sweatshirt, said from the stage.

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Without warrants, U.S. border agents search devices for wide range of crimes, lawyers claim

The government argues that the "border exception" to the Fourth Amendment gives it wide latitude to search inbound U.S. citizens in the name of national security.

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U.S. Navy is revising rules to encourage pilots to report unusual sightings

"There have been a number of reports of unauthorized and/or unidentified aircraft entering various military-controlled ranges ... in recent years."

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Strong winds are supersizing the ocean's biggest waves

Amped-up winds and waves could aggravate the effects of climate change, adding destructive strength to storms already fueled by rising seas.

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As synagogue shooting unfolded, extremists congregated on Facebook page connected to gunman

The shooting adds to a growing list of violent acts with ties to fringe parts of the internet that can also be found on mainstream platforms.

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Chase Bank's 'Monday Motivation' tweet backfires

While Chase acted quickly to delete the message, the bank could benefit from some timeless advice: "Never tweet."

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Mystery of moon's formation may have been solved

New look at lunar rocks suggests that the moon formed when a Mars-size rock struck Earth while it was still young and covered in molten rock.

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What if a killer asteroid were headed our way? NASA plans to find out

The space agency and its partners are using a make-believe asteroid to address a real risk.

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How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower

The sky show will peak on May 6.

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Fusion power start-ups go small in effort to bring commercial reactors to life

After decades of research and development, fusion may be poised for its "SpaceX moment."

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Militaries go green, rethink operations in face of climate change

"Militaries are great planning organizations, we need to utilize that great planning capability to get further ahead of the climate threat than we have."

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The universe is expanding faster than we thought, and no one knows why

New research indicates that everything is moving about 9 percent too fast.

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Scientists turn brain signals into speech with help from AI

The technology could lead to devices that restore speaking ability to people who have lost it as a result of brain injury or neurological disorders.

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N.Y. to investigate Facebook over harvesting email contacts

Facebook disclosed last week that it may have "unintentionally uploaded" email contacts without users' permission or knowledge beginning in May 2016.

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Facebook faces political blowback for a new reason: Its rising stock price

Analysis: Facebook added about $40 billion in market value despite warning about a sizable fine, fueling critiques that the U.S. is unable to effectively regulate the tech giant.

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Fake news can cause 'irreversible damage' to companies — and sink their stock price

Companies are hiring third-party firms to trawl social media to make sure fake news won't dent their share price.