Robot Squirrels. AI Labor Prediction, Dolphin Gangs

Today you’ll learn about how squirrels are parkour experts and can be used to teach robots to move in a similar way, how artificial intelligence can help expectant mothers predict childbirth risks, and the gangs of dolphins that are roaming our oceans. Robot Squirrels “Science’s next great leap: using squirrels to teach robots how to ‘parkour’” by Joe Pinkstonehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/08/05/sciences-next-great-leap-using-squirrels-teach-robots-parkour/“Squirrel parkour: How leaping squirrels could inspire more nimble robots” by Lucia F. Jacobs, Nathaniel Hunt & Robert J. Fullhttps://bigthink.com/life/squirrel-biomechanics/“SCIENCE’S NEXT GREAT LEAP: USING SQUIRRELS TO TEACH ROBOTS HOW TO ‘PARKOUR’” by Joe Pinkstonehttps://www.impactlab.com/2021..../08/15/sciences-next Labor Prediction “Successful Labor Outcomes in Expectant Mothers Using AI” by Mayo Clinichttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220830131708.htm“Artificial intelligence is being used to accurately predict women’s childbirth risks” by Tristan Bovehttps://www.yahoo.com/now/arti....ficial-intelligence- Gangs“Dolphins form largest alliance network outside humans, study finds” by University of Bristolhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220829153233.htm“How Do Dolphins Communicate?” by Discovery Covehttps://discoverycove.com/orlando/blog/how-do-dolphins-communicate/#:~:text=Dolphins%20Speak%20Body%20Language,each%20other%20and%20spy%20hopping.“Dolphins Have Formed the 'Largest Alliance Network Known Outside of Humans'” by Robyn Whitehttps://www.newsweek.com/dolph....ins-formed-largest-a Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e5364....4e.simplecast.com/ep