Endangered law still has clout
California commentary traces the Endangered Species Act's impact from the delta smelt to the snail darter. It cites the act's broad definitions, court battles, and political efforts to amend or overrule protections, highlighting biodiversity value and property-right tensions.
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Should robots look like us or stay tool shaped
The debate centers on whether social robots should mimic humans. Yale scientist Brian Scassellati notes the design choice is unclear while George Smart pushes to avoid uncanny valley effects. Japanese and US views diverge on emotional similarity and practical use.
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