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August 07, 2013

Talking robot sent to ISS to 'get along' with humans
Moscow (Voice of Russia) Aug 07, 2013
A small Japanese robot, Kirobo, that boasts the abilities to talk, recognize voice and emotions, as well as to learn, has been sent to the International Space Station. Kirobo says his mission is a historic attempt to befriend robots and humans. The daring offspring of Japan's Kibo Robot Project was launched into space on Sunday aboard a cargo ship. The rocket is already in orbit with five tons of supplies, and its little passenger is expected to step on board the ISS on Friday. The 34 centim ... read more

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Russia PM reprimands space chief for failures Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Friday issued an official reprimand to the head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos after a series of embarrassing rocket launch failures. ... more		Japanese rocket takes supplies, robot to space station Japan launched a cargo-carrying rocket Sunday loaded with supplies for the crew of the International Space Station, along with a small robot meant as a companion for one of the country's astronauts. ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		Study: Teleportation would have a slight time-to-transmit problem British researchers say even if teleportation were possible, sending the required data to teleport a person would take longer than the age of the universe. ... more
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