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Human-like robot smiles, scolds in Japan classroom

(AP) -- Japan's robot teacher calls roll, smiles and scolds, drawing laughter from students with her eerily lifelike face. But the developer says it's not about to replace human instructors.

Electronics / Robotics

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Job boom, but an economic bust

Baby boomers will need to play a critical role in filling a potentially significant labor shortage later this decade after the economy recovers from its downturn, according to new research by Northeastern University.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1