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- 1Study reveals the mechanics of octopus arm flexibility●I'm not a physicist (nor TBH a fan of the huge Prevagen scam), but I do appreciate # Octopi and their 'cleverness' and s
A new paper in Science Advances examines the mechanics and physics behind octopus arm flexibility, drawing attention to the remarkable dexterity of these animals. Commenters are praising octopuses' well-known cleverness and problem-solving skills, though one critic has also used the discussion to disparage the memory supplement Prevagen, which has long been marketed with dubious octopus-related advertising claims.
- 2Lamar Jackson limited in practice as Falcons extend Gervon Dexter▼NFL news roundup: Lamar Jackson (back) limited at practice; Falcons extend DT Gervon Dexter
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a limited participant at practice due to a back issue, raising questions about his availability ahead of Baltimore's next game. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons announced a contract extension for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, locking in a young piece of their defensive line. The roundup also serves as a snapshot of the latest injury and roster news across the league.
- 3Continuous artificial muscle enables dexterous soft-robot motion▼A continuous artificial muscle unlocks dexterous soft-robot motion
Engineers have developed a continuous artificial muscle said to unlock more dexterous movement in soft robots, an area where precise, flexible actuation has long been a challenge. The technology, reported by Tech Xplore, could broaden soft robotics applications in manipulation and delicate tasks. Technical details and potential commercialisation timelines remain limited in the initial reporting.
- 4Startup to pay prosthetic users to train robots▼Exclusive / Solving for the hand: Startup wants to pay prosthetic users to teach robots
A startup is launching a program that pays people who use prosthetic hands to help train robots. Prosthetic users would demonstrate dexterous hand movements, giving robot systems data on manipulation that is hard to replicate in the lab. The approach taps a user base with deep practical knowledge of how artificial hands work in daily life, and turns that expertise into paid work for the robotics industry.
- 5Oregon Democrats denounce Trump over immigration courts▼Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Hoyle, Dexter, Bynum Oppose Trump’s Undermining of Due Process and Politicizing Immigration Courts
A group of Oregon Democrats in Congress, including Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum, announced they oppose the Trump administration's handling of immigration courts, accusing it of undermining due process and politicizing the judiciary. The joint statement adds to ongoing Democratic criticism of the administration's immigration enforcement policies.