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AI-Powered Cockroach Spies Could Navigate Hard-To-Reach Zones Where Robots and Humans Fail

German startup SWARM Biotactics is turning Madagascar hissing cockroaches into high-tech spies. By attaching 15-gram electronic backpacks to their antennae, researchers can steer these hardy insects into hazardous zones where traditional robots fail.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 Gen 7 review: A budget laptop that comes with few regrets

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 Gen 7 is a nifty and affordable laptop for students or casual users who focus on light tasks and need to run programs that aren’t compatible with a Chromebook. However, its short battery life might be a deal-breaker.

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The ESA’s Swarm Satellites Recorded “Something Peculiar” In The Northern Sky

The European Space Agency’s trio of Swarm satellites recently discovered a river of plasma high in the upper reaches of Earth’s magnetic field.

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Recap: OKC Blue split back-to-back against Greensboro Swarm with 112-95 win

Recap: OKC Blue split back-to-back against Greensboro Swarm with 112-95 win.

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Recap: OKC Blue’s six-game win streak snapped in 113-110 loss to Greensboro Swarm

Recap: OKC Blue's six-game win streak snapped in 113-110 loss to Greensboro Swarm.

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‘SWARM’ mentality on display as Texans snatch crown from Derrick Henry

The Texans completely shut down Derrick Henry, holding him to 10 yards on 20 total touches

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The seven best TV shows of 2023 reviewed by our experts

This year has been a memorable one for television. From the scintillating Succession finale to animated AI dramas, these are the seven shows that had our academic experts glued to the small screen in 2023.

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Billie Eilish Gets Real About Fans’ Reactions To Her ‘F--ked Up’ Swarm Character

Following Billie Eilish's guest appearance in Swarm, the singer is sharing her thoughts on the character.

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Speaking Of Nepo Babies, Malia Obama Worked With Donald Glover On Swarm, And They're Reuniting For Another Project

Donald Glover worked with Malia Obama on Swarm, and the two are set to reteam for another project as well.

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As Swarm Stirs Up Beyoncé Comparisons, Its Creator Reveals She Wrote Singer A Letter: 'This Is Not A Crusade To Tear Down Anyone's Reputation'

Swarm creator Janine Nabers shares how Beyoncé is really connected to the horror Amazon show, which is about stan culture.

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Swarm: Donald Glover's new show is a dark meditation on fan culture from a decidedly Black female perspective

Swarm, a new show from Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, exposes the very real dangers of obsessive fandoms. Each episode begins with a series of title cards that let the audience know that “this is not a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual…

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Bad buzz: gory stan satire Swarm is a shallow look at extreme fandom

Amazon’s comedy horror series is the rare show to explore the potent cultural force of fandom, for better or – mostly – for worse

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Review: 'Swarm' skewers Stan culture, gives fans a performance to fawn over

Online fandoms and modern day Stan culture are rife for skewering, but "Atlanta" creator Donald Glover bites off more than he can chew with "Swarm," a darkly comic satire of superfans who take things too far.

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Swarm review – Donald Glover’s Beyoncé-inspired serial killer satire is cold and dull

The Atlanta creator is clearly targeting Knowles obsessives in this menacing series about the dark side of music fandom. But its point is obvious and its lead character totally unengaging

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Swarm on Prime Video review: an ultra-modern, pitch-perfect Gen Z show

Despite protagonist Dre being an interstate murderer, you are rooting for her by the end

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'Swarm' Review: Donald Glover's Stan Culture Satire Has No Sting

Despite an incredible lead performance from Dominique Fishback, Donald Glover's new Prime Video series will only leave you buzzing with dissatisfaction.

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