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When a robot dog dances jazz, does it align with our ethical expectations? As AI rapidly advances, robots are becoming smarter and more human-like, presenting new ethical challenges. In a new book, scholars from Japan, Italy, the United States, and other countries examine the legal, policy, and regulatory issues surrounding human-robot interaction.

University of Virginia professor Roman Krzysztofowicz was drawn to the emerging field of systems engineering early in his career. Now known for pioneering work in modeling high-stakes decision making, he has authored a textbook synthesizing his research across the years.

Dark-humored memes — like “This is fine,” featuring a dog wearing a bowler hat in a room on fire — tend to dominate social media during times when the world appears to be falling apart. But what bothers people most can spur action and change, especially on the local level, according to Lisa Silvestri, associate teaching professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State. Her new book, “Peace by Peace: Risking Public Action, Creating Social Change,” tells the stories of ordinary individuals who took small steps to make big changes in their local communities. The book offers a blueprint for tackling local challenges and reconnecting with physical spaces and people.

The Midwest played a crucial role in the growth of Black freedom movements in the 20th century, says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign African American studies and history professor Erik S. McDuffie in his new book.

The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), global leader in pioneering frontier life science research has released its annual Science Digest.

New book, available April 11, 2025 (CRC Press), offers a comprehensive framework for analyzing and predicting the time-dependent performance of deteriorating structures. The book emphasizes marine infrastructure, addressing system reliability, risk, longevity, sustainability, and optimal decision-making processes. It is a valuable resource for students, engineers, researchers, decision-makers, and policymakers.