Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th
Long before paper took over classrooms and offices, it started as simple packing material. Ancient China’s early paper-making experiments had humble uses—wrapping fragile items or cushioning goods during transport. It wasn’t until later that people saw its potential for something bigger. But writin
Staten Island starts the week with quiet, cool days. Tuesday feels a little chilly, with highs sitting just below the usual range for this time of year. The skies stay mostly clear, but clouds begin to gather by Tuesday night. Those clouds aren’t bringing rain yet—just a hint of what’s coming. By W
Staten Island Academy's boys' basketball team faced a tough loss in the ACIS Championship, falling to Dwight School by just three points. The Tigers, who entered the tournament as the second seed, put up a good fight, especially after being down by 14 points in the second half. They managed to take
Long-Term Care (LTC) in Canada has been struggling with quality, staffing, and accountability issues for a while. To tackle these problems, interRAI assessment tools have been used, but their full potential hasn't been reached due to delays in access, data being stuck at the facility level, and a la
Staten Island and parts of Queens are on high alert due to a coastal flood advisory. This warning comes after a recent snowfall, with the worst expected early Monday morning. The concern is minor flooding, with water levels possibly rising up to six inches above normal. Residents are being told to
Staten Island has long been a challenging area for Democrats. Over the past 40 years, only two Democrats have secured the congressional seat, and their victories were short-lived. Now, Democrats are advocating for a change in district boundaries, arguing that it's about fairness. A judge recently r
Longwood Gardens is not just a pretty place. Behind the beautiful plants, there's a lot of science at work. This science helps protect plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. Longwood Gardens is like a big, safe home for these plants. They grow them, study them, and even keep seeds in a s
Staten Island saw a big drop in crime in 2025, but not all areas improved. The overall crime rate fell by 0. 7%, but some crimes went up. For example, grand larceny and retail theft saw small increases. However, violent crimes like murder and shootings dropped a lot. Murders went down by 63%, and sh
State Street has just rolled out a new Digital Asset Platform. This is a big move for them. It's a system that helps turn traditional finance into digital tokens. The platform is built to be safe, strong, and able to grow. It's like a bridge between old-school money and new-school digital assets. T
