Hampshire College researchers control a mechanical robo-squirrel, dubbed Rocky after the cartoon character, in Amherst, Mass., as they study animal behaviour.
Rocky is among many robotic critters that let researchers observe animals in their natural environments rather than in labs.
Orioles send former No. 1 pick Holliday back to minors after he hit .059 in 10 MLB games
Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal
James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil’s women’s national team
A ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care also would bar advocacy for kids’ social transitions
South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot. But program’s future is unclear
Commerce Department announces new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports
New leaders take on Haiti’s chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence
