Watch the terrifying robot that won't be stopped by the government shutdown

Not even Washington gridlock can stop the robot apocalypse

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The government shutdown has been a disaster for federally funded science, especially at NASA, which saw 97 percent of its workforce furloughed.

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Keith Wagstaff is a staff writer at TheWeek.com covering politics and current events. He has previously written for such publications as TIME, Details, VICE, and the Village Voice.