Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impact
A new University of Washington study shows that plunge-diving birds such as gannets and boobies have unique morphological adaptations that allow them to survive high speed, headfirst impact.
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Video: Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys
University of Washington researchers gathered eight kids on campus to explore how they played with AI toys. The children initially were curious, asking introductory questions, such as “What is your name?” But after communication breakdowns, the kids turned to antagonizing the toys, calling them “ugly” and “evil” and joking about throwing them in the ocean.
