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Blackchin Tilapia: Thailand’s Invasive Fish Crisis

Last Updated on September 17, 2026 by Jeff Tomas How did a fish native to West Africa become one of Thailand’s most serious aquatic threats? Blackchin tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron, now affects waterways, native species, fishers, and aquaculture workers, especially in areas linked to the Tha Chin River and Thailand’s coastal provinces. The timeline of its […] The post Blackchin Tilapia:…

Blackchin Tilapia: Thailand’s Invasive Fish Crisis

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Why do some robots feel creepy? We deliberately built one to find out

Why do some people perceive a robot as ‘creepy’ while others don’t? It seems our response to these increasingly common non-human companions is highly subjective.

  • Researchers designed survey to measure reactions to robots
  • Perception of creepiness influenced by robot's appearance
  • Intentionally designed robot "Spike" varied in creepiness ratings

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