Research paper link: https://
pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn
as.2519129123
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Modular Robot Legs Operate Independently With Integrated Systems
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This robot can be torn apart and still keeps moving.
— Rowan Cheung (@rowancheung) 14 avril 2026
Northwestern researchers built modular robot legs that each operate as fully independent machines:
> Own battery
> Own motor
> Own sensors
> Own brain
A single module can jump, roll, and turn on its own.
Bolt a few together… pic.twitter.com/QcWHwr4LeQThis robot can be torn apart and still keeps moving. Northwestern researchers built modular robot legs that each operate as fully independent machines: > Own battery
> Own motor
> Own sensors
> Own brain A single module can jump, roll, and turn on its own. Bolt a few together -
Databricks Announces New Production-Ready AI Agent Capabilities
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The teams building production-ready agents aren’t just experimenting—they’re building, orchestrating, and governing them as part of real business systems. This week, we're announcing new Databricks AI capabilities to help teams do exactly that. Here’s a look at what’s new
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Chinese Humanoid Robots Compete in Beijing Half Marathon
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Chinese humanoid robots prepare for second-ever half marathon in Beijing https://
youtu.be/aKYxLWqw8ZQ?si
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… via @YouTube #marathon #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @lexfridman @KirkDBorne @Ronald_vanLoon -
Inside or Outside: The AGI Club Divide
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"If you’re not inside, you’re outside." #AGIClub #AGIFirst
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Humanoid Robot Basketball Star Set to Storm Japan Court
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Bot-sketball star may take the court by storm in Japan https://
youtu.be/9iS-uL3MW0s?si
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… via @YouTube #bot #sketbot #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer -
RUNX1 Factor Enables T Cell Rejuvenation in Aging Adults
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Discovery of a factor (RUNX1) that pinpoints T cell senescence and restoring its functionality achieves T cell rejuvenation. Significant implications in older adults with loss of immune system protection. https://
cell.com/immunity/abstr
act/S1074-7613(26)00077-4
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AI Bubble Concerns: Are They Warranted or Overblown?
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Are AI Bubble Concerns Warranted or Overblown?
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Sales Funnel Collapses Into Single Chat Interaction
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My biggest takeaway from this conversation: The funnel is not disappearing, but it is collapsing into a single interaction. Awareness, consideration, decision, all happening in one chat, in seconds. That is a very different operating model for marketing, sales, and service.
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alphaXiv launches AI detection mode for research papers
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Ever suspected a paper you’re reading is AI slop?
— alphaXiv (@askalphaxiv) 14 avril 2026
You can now turn on AI detection mode on alphaXiv to visualize what is written by an AI and what is not.
Now available for every research paper indexed on arXiv.
Integrated with the latest detection model from @pangramlabs 🚀 pic.twitter.com/xNnDtvXHsSEver suspected a paper you’re reading is AI slop? You can now turn on AI detection mode on alphaXiv to visualize what is written by an AI and what is not. Now available for every research paper indexed on arXiv. Integrated with the latest detection model from @pangramlabs