Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. The toilet is the ultimate venue of control. It’s where you start to ...

The KR-1 robot is an autonomous humanoid warehouse robot designed for pick-and-place and material handling. With dual arms, a ...

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Germ-ridden towels could be the worst culprits for spreading bugs around the home, researchers have warned. And its not just kitchen towels that are to blame - bath towels can also spread diseases.