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William Godsey, left, and Bradley Miller, associate director of WPI's Robotics Resource Center, examine the lionfish-harvesting robot built by Godsey and his project team. The robot is designed to help reduce the harm caused by an invasive species.

This robot can protect coral reefs by hunting invasive fish

Lionfish are incredibly eye-catching creatures, and they’re a favorite of saltwater aquarium enthusiasts because they just plain look cool. They’re also an incredibly troublesome species when they are introduced in...

The iPhone's home button is about to be history

The days of the iPhone’s home button look numbered. Three new iPhone models, slated to be unveiled next month, will all do away with the home button, mimicking the design...
Photo illustration of robot lit up with red lasers.

Experts gather at the UN to talk about 'killer robots'

GENEVA — Experts from scores of countries are meeting to discuss ways to define and deal with “killer robots” — futuristic weapons systems that could conduct war without human intervention....
Facebook opened on a smartphone.

Facebook targeted LGBT users with conversion therapy ads

Facebook showed “predatory” gay conversion therapy ads to young LGBT people designed to “shame” and “hurt” them. Some users reported seeing the ads promoting “sexual purity” and “gay cures” as...
David Katz

Video game tournament shooting suspect identified

A losing player opened fire on his fellow video-gamers at a Madden NFL 19 tournament Sunday in Florida, killing two people, authorities said — as the horror played out live...