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Russia tests nuclear-capable ballistic missiles

Russia tests nuclear-capable ballistic missiles

Russia launched four ballistic missiles on 26 October as part of large-scale war games involving the countrys strategic forces. The nuclear capable missiles were launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in western Russia, hitting a target at the Kura military testing range on the Kamchatka Peninsula thousands of kilometres away. Oct 27, 2017
Guardian GT: An industrial dual-armed robot

Guardian GT: An industrial dual-armed robot

The Guardian GT is a robot that needs a human operator unlike most industrial robots.Its arms are kinematically equivalent, meaning they are in the same ratio as a real human, this means the operator will not require any training and can work it intuitively. It can lift over 220 kg and its arms have a reach of 7 feet. Its makers say that it can be used in disaster relief situations. Using force feedback, operators can feel something when the robotic arms touch it, this allows for enhanced dexterity. Oct 26, 2017
Guardian GT: An industrial dual-armed robot

Guardian GT: An industrial dual-armed robot

The Guardian GT is a robot that needs a human operator unlike most industrial robots.Its arms are kinematically equivalent, meaning they are in the same ratio as a real human, this means the operator will not require any training and can work it intuitively. It can lift over 220 kg and its arms have a reach of 7 feet. Its makers say that it can be used in disaster relief situations. Using force feedback, operators can feel something when the robotic arms touch it, this allows for enhanced dexterity. Oct 26, 2017
Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles

Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles

An armed officer from the Mexican Federal Police stood guard over a beach full of nesting sea turtles in a video posted on 24 October. Almost every species of sea turtles is listed as endangered and faces fishing net threats, boat propeller accidents and the destruction of their habitats by humans. They are also killed for their meat and eggs. Oct 25, 2017
Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles

Mexican police officer stands guard over nesting sea turtles

An armed officer from the Mexican Federal Police stood guard over a beach full of nesting sea turtles in a video posted on 24 October. Almost every species of sea turtles is listed as endangered and faces fishing net threats, boat propeller accidents and the destruction of their habitats by humans. They are also killed for their meat and eggs. Oct 25, 2017
Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity. Oct 24, 2017
Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

Nelson Mandela group march through London calling for global peace

The Elders, the independent group of former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, led a symbolic walk in central London on 23 October. Local groups and young leaders from the British Councils Future Leaders Connect programme marched as part of a global call for peace, tolerance and solidarity. Oct 24, 2017
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