Robot and walking truck may aid man in moon mission
GE engineers in Schenectady reveal a powered exoskeleton and a 1,600 pound walking truck prototype. The Hardiman exoskeleton stands five feet tall and straps to the operator to amplify moves. the autonomous truck reaches a six foot stride with a 500 pound payload. Both units lack brakes and traditional controls and cost about six hundred thousand dollars for the pilot model.
Peru faces animal to veterinarian ratio study
A University of San Marcos report from the Veterinary School estimates Peru has 49 million domestic animals and 700 licensed veterinarians, yielding about 70,000 animals per vet. The finding highlights a wide gap between animal population and veterinary resources.
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Falcon Breaks Up Dense Starling Flock in Dive
A peregrine falcon attacks a crowded starling flock making a high speed dive. When the flock is dense the falcon may change course to avoid a midair collision.
Unidentified Flying Objects Reported Across Multiple Areas
Reports of strange flying objects with flashing red white and green lights spread from Ann Arbor Washtenaw County Bad Axe Flint and nearby areas. Residents including an off duty sheriff deputy Richard Sober observed silent lights moving in the sky as authorities call for government disclosure of UFO information.
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