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Most robots have not generally been equipped for the task of folding clothes. But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that — or at least speed up the process. Their robot is seen here in multiple exposures.

The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you

9:46am October 22, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour.

A young girl and her mother visit a temporary art installation, called Bear the Truth, on June 28, 2020, at the Los Angeles City Hall. The installation honors Black children who have lost their lives to racial injustice and senseless violence.

Health & Safety

Black Kids In California More Likely To Be Hospitalized For Police-Related Injuries

10:51am September 09, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

Black boys and girls ages 10-14 are injured at 5.3 and 6.7 times, respectively, the rate for white boys and girls, the study says., a new study shows.

After days of uncertainty, an event at the University of California, Berkeley, touted as "Free Speech Week" by organizers — including far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos — has been canceled.

National

Milo Yiannopoulos' 'Free Speech Week' At Berkeley Falls Apart, Organizers Say

3:45pm September 22, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

The right-wing activist and a student group organized the event as a response to what they see as university efforts to shut down conservative speakers on campus. The event was meant to start Sunday.

Ann Coulter speaks during Politicon in Los Angeles in 2015.

Ann Coulter Vows To Speak At UC Berkeley Despite Planned Speech Cancellation

11:02am April 20, 2017

by James Doubek

Administration officials told organizers that "given currently active security threats, it is not possible to assure that the event could be held successfully." Coulter says she'll speak anyway.

People protest a planned speech by controversial Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California, Berkeley, on Wednesday.

Berkeley Students Debate Cancellation Of Milo Yiannopoulos Speech

7:31pm February 02, 2017

by NPR Staff

Violent protests erupted at the University of California, Berkeley, on Wednesday over a speech by the Breitbart editor. Two Berkeley students are divided over the school's cancellation of the speech.

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Silhouette of a woman scientist at the microscope.

Sexual Harassment Case Shines Light On Science's Dark Secret

6:27pm October 16, 2015

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Renowned astronomer Geoffrey Marcy resigned this week after accusations that he sexually harassed students became public. Researchers are asking why so little is done to stop harassment in science.

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