Elephants are known for their intelligence and social behavior, but their trunks are also quite remarkable. These trunks are not just for show; they are packed with tactile nerves and covered in about 1, 000 whiskers. These whiskers are not like those of other animals. They have unique features that
The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye
A robbery that shook a small New Jersey town took place last month at a local computer repair shop. Two masked men entered the store around 6:45 p. m. on January 2, bringing a gun and pepper spray into the scene. One of them threatened an employee with the spray before hurling it in the worker’s fac
The University of Arkansas Police Department is looking into a robbery that took place around 2 p. m. Monday close to the Bell Engineering Center and Science‑Engineering Hall. An alert was sent to students, explaining that a person had taken property from someone in the area. Assistant Police Chief
In a German grassland study, researchers looked at how the number of plant species affects tiny life in the soil. They took samples from plots that had between one and sixteen different plants, ranging from grasses to legumes to herbs. By sequencing the DNA of bacteria and fungi living there, they c
The White House is looking into whether U. S. homebuilders might be colluding to keep prices high, a move aimed at easing the nation’s housing crisis. Officials say they are reviewing evidence that builders could be sharing data through a group called Leading Builders of America. The associati
Tesla is making a big change. They are stopping production of their Model S and X cars. These cars have been around for a while. The Model S came out in 2012, and the Model X followed in 2015. Now, Tesla wants to use the space where these cars are made to build something new: robots. Elon Musk, the
The world of robotics is buzzing with a new player. A startup called Fauna has introduced Sprout, a small humanoid robot designed to fit seamlessly into our daily lives. Unlike the big, bulky robots you see in factories, Sprout is made to be safe and friendly, perfect for homes, schools, and offices
Robinhood, the popular investing app, has seen its stock, HOOD, take a bit of a tumble recently. It's down over 5% since the start of the year and has only seen a small increase in the last half-year. But don't let that scare you off. Robinhood is still a favorite among young investors and crypto en
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, recently shared some exciting news about the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. He revealed that Tesla plans to sell these robots to the public by the end of 2027. Musk believes that by then, Optimus will be reliable, safe, and capable of performing a wide range of tasks. Th
