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The puppy-sized bats of Madagascar are shrinking
They aren't interested in blood, just fruit.
Council releases Heritage Hour presentations
The Floral City Heritage Council, in partnership with the Floral City Public Library and Sherif Shaalan Studios, has released four documentary-length videos of the library’s popular Heritage Hour presentations.
KARA Want a World Tour and New Music for Their 20th Anniversary
The iconic K-pop girl group shared their hopes for their milestone anniversary during a recent fan-con event in Japan.
The grossest thing you touch every day, according to science
You've likely already touched it about 47 times today.
Extremely chill bear named Paul wins a Dude-approved award
For his patience around salmon, the USDA Forest Service awards the black bear the 2026 Dude abides Award.
Richardson ISD brings back popular business focused learning center
A life-size mini city where kids hire, budget and try to turn a profit. Here’s what students say they learn at Richardson ISD’s BizTown.
Pumpkinville is recognized by state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry
GREAT VALLEY — State Senator George Borrello visited Pumpkinville Tuesday to present owners Dan and Diane Pawlowski with a certificate recognizing the popular fall destination’s inclusi…
Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.
Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through.
Fierce turtles square off in a rare woodland turf battle
Step aside, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
9 spooky photos of dead man’s finger fungus
The zombie-looking fungi is found throughout the United States.
Haven for Hope clinic to upgrade care with help of University Health
University Health approved funding to help a CentroMed clinic bounce back from a data breach and better serve the homeless population.
Heated Tobacco: A New Trend That Is Raising Heart Health Concerns
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 30, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Heated tobacco is gaining popularity around the world, marketed as a less harmful alternative to cigarettes. But new research is raising red flags — finding that just one session can affect cardiovascular function. These ...
Pope Leo makes history by voting in US midterms
(CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote
California pumpkin patch closes after E. coli puts 3 kids in ICU
A popular San Luis Obispo County pumpkin farm has voluntarily closed while health officials investigate five confirmed E. coli infections potentially linked to visits.
No Elandon Roberts for Steelers Battle vs. Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers faithful will have to wait at least one more week for the return of popular inside linebacker […]
What to do if you hit a deer
‘Tis the season for sex-crazed deer.
Is Matthew Golden Playing Tonight? NFL Insider Reveals Plans
The Green Bay Packers‘ second-year breakout wide receiver is listed as questionable with a shoulder and a foot injury for the team’s Week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers. However, NFL insider Ian Rapoport was told that Golden is trending towards playing less than 12 hours before kickoff. “I am told he is trending towards […] The post Is Matthew Golden Playing Tonight? NFL Insider Reveals Plans appeared first on HEAVY.
Popular Roku TV Projector close to best-ever price at Amazon
The compact projector delivers a Full HD image at an adjustable 60-inch to 150-inch screen size, and its utilizes Roku's excellent platform.
SC business leaders at Florence conference discuss battle against poverty amidst rapid growth
South Carolina had the most population growth in the U.S. in 2025, but many families struggle with poverty. Business leaders came together in Florence to plan for progress.
Gamma-ray burst is one of the brightest in decades
It shot out a billion years’ worth of solar energy through a pencil-sized jet.
MIT develops robot that slithers through intestines like a snake
It can enter through the front or back.
Boo! Season Three of 'Haunted Hotel' Will Be Back in Business on Netflix in 2027
Netflix has greenlit season three of its popular animated show "Haunted Hotel," created by Matt Roller, for 2027
Why are Villanova and Notre Dame opening the college basketball season in Rome?
What started as an informal pitch by an executive at Fox Sports to have the Pope Leo XIV's alma mater play in Rome is now a reality.
Scientists Discovered Shape-Shifting DNA That Birthed Some of the Smartest Creatures in the World
Over evolutionary time, segments of cephalopod DNA were rearranged over and over into something highly adaptable and highly intelligent.
Scaring Up Customers for Halloween Streaming
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Way back in 2022, I did a deep dive into each streamer’s horror offerings, looking at the top horror film and TV shows, and which streamers had the best library titles and best Halloween landing pages. If you’d like to check out those articles... Way back in 2022, I ranked all the streamers’ Halloween landing pages. I updated my thoughts in 2023... ...and 2024. After taking last year off, I’m back at it again this year. My theory—then and now—is that Halloween landing pages provide a subtle but surprisingly valuable insight into how the streamers position themselves, and what they do well and what they don’t. They show who relies on libraries, whose libraries across TV and film have the most value, who understands how customers want to access those libraries, and, being blunt, which product teams actually put the time in to make a quality holiday user experience. Plus, three “horror” TV shows had big debuts this month! So today, I’ll answer the questions... What are the all-time biggest horror shows and films on streaming? What streamer has the best library? What streamer has the best landing page? And what does this say about the streaming wars today? But first, let’s look at three big new horror shows on streaming... Subscribe Horror TV Has Dominated October So Far In a fun twist this month, three different streamers released three different horror TV shows. Many scary stories come out every October, but the twist is that all three did well: Two of the shows got over 20 million hours, which is just good. You can see that Below is helping Netflix start October/Q4 off well: And that Carrie is a top seven show for Amazon through two weeks: But here’s the crazier note: even though it doesn’t look huge, Crystal Lake is Peacock’s biggest debut yet: Let’s discuss the streaming elephant in the room: two of these shows are based off classic horror IP: Jason and Carrie. So once again, IP works, in theaters and on streaming. It just does. Oddly enough, horror IP doesn’t draw a tenth of the ire that other IP does, even though, arguably, horror films are the original franchise films, starting in the 1930s and continuing on through the slasher film 80s. So horror TV shows are off to a great start. While I’ve written before that horror films do NOT over-perform on streaming, TV shows are a different story. The Top Horror Films and TV Shows on Streaming All Time To start, here are the top first seasons for all streaming TV shows since 2020 (the start of the Streaming Ratings Era): First take: yep, that’s some power laws at work right there. The biggest TV show hits aren’t just bigger than other hit shows, they’re orders of magnitude bigger. Wednesday dwarfs The Last of Us (a big hit!) and is ten times bigger than the next six most popular horror shows. Wow! So yes, horror or horror-adjacent shows can do as well as the top shows on streaming. Wednesday is proof of this. (Though, even Wednesday is more horror-adjacent than proper horror.) Also, note that Below, Carrie and _Crystal Lake_could/should keep moving up the charts. That said, there is some weakness in these numbers. Only eighteen horror first seasons made the charts, which is low. For context, 541 season ones have made the Nielsen originals charts since 2020. Eighteen out of 541 isn’t great! Plus, again, the IP issue. Wednesday and The Last of Us came from popular IP, and It: Welcome to Derry and Goosebumps are spinoffs. Next up, every horror show from season two on: The bad news here? Besides one iconic example, horror shows don’t last long i.e. generate very many seasons. While many straight-to-streaming horror shows were limited series, many weren’t and only four horror shows got to a second season or beyond. That’s a bad hit rate. And yeah, only one horror show made it to a fifth season! This genre is just not elite (on streaming). Okay, on to the top horror films all time (er, since 2020): We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… ...What streamers have the most horror films... ...And how FASTs have embraced horror films... ...How many elite horror films are on linear TV or aren’t on TV at all… ...How streamers make it very, very hard to find horror films… …And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
Pope Leo makes history by voting in US midterms
(CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote
Permanent Daylight Saving Time is dangerous for kids, new research says
The 'Sunshine Protection Act' would leave children in the dark.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician and former presidential candidate, dies at 92
An undisputed leader of the Mexican left, Cárdenas was the son of one of the country’s most popular presidents — Gen. Lázaro Cárdenas. He was respected by allies and critics alike.
Popular Turlock café coming to Modesto, and first Drybar salon, among other businesses
The businesses are set to open early next year
Grichuk Could Give Giants Needed Power Against Lefties
Randal Grichuk offers the veteran pop and situational flexibility the San Francisco Giants need to bolster their bench without blocking the path for rising prospects.
Political information increasingly comes from pop culture, outside of partisan silos but where male creators – and sometimes misogyny
Younger Americans’ pop culture favorites have multipartisan appeal, but male creators dominate the list of top influencers, podcasters and comedians.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings vintage sounds to Clark State
Modern pop hits are getting a vintage makeover. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings its global "Future is Vintage Tour" to the Clark State Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, blending eras with a dynamic mix of singers, dancers and old-school flair.
Pope Francis’ memoir, a dark romantasy and more new November paperbacks
Before the holiday shopping season, publishers are releasing a broad range of new paperbacks and exciting paperback reissues for every reader this month.
Pope Leo XIV Just Made American Political History From the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV made U.S. political history by voting in the upcoming midterm elections from the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff, who remains an American citizen, submitted a mail-in ballot in Illinois...
Neil Garg named recipient of the 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award
Distinguished Professor Neil Garg has been named the recipient of the UCLA College, Division of Physical Sciences’ 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award for his contributions to science and education. He will be honored at Exploring Your Universe, UCLA’s free science festival, on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Court of Sciences. The ceremony and Garg’s remarks will take place at noon in Young Hall CS50, and will be livestreamed here. He will also give a family-friendly lecture, “Organic Chemistry in the Movies”, at 3 pm in Young Hall CS76. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to science and inspired public engagement with science education, particularly among young people. Previous award recipients include astronaut and UCLA alumna Dr. Anna Lee Fisher (2017), mathematician and UCLA alumna Danica McKellar (2018), actress, author and neuroscientist Dr. Mayim Bialik (2019), Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Andrea Ghez (2020) and UCLA mathematics professor and Fields Medalist Terence Tao (2025). Garg is the Distinguished Kenneth N. Trueblood Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA. He received his B.S. from New York University and Ph.D. from Caltech, and completed postdoctoral studies at UC Irvine before joining the UCLA faculty in 2007. Garg is an internationally recognized organic chemist whose research focuses on developing new chemical reactions, often challenging long-standing rules in chemistry. He has published more than 200 scientific papers. Beyond his research accomplishments and award-winning classroom teaching, Garg is passionate about making chemistry accessible and engaging for students and the broader public. He has developed innovative websites, apps, and games used in more than 175 countries, authored The Organic Coloring Book series, and created outreach programs that introduce children to chemistry, including his popular Chem Kids camp. His honors include the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prizes for both research and education, the Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the California Professor of the Year Award, and the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science. In 2026, he received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Centenary Prize.
RiverPark Center’s Christmas pop-up bar returning Nov. 21 with festive beverages, foods, entertainment
The RiverPark Center’s annual Christmas pop-up bar is returning with a new theme inspired by traditional Christmas villages.
Scientists Just Found Where the Quantum World and Our World Meet: Free Fall
Tom Petty’s famous song applies to all of us, because of Einstein’s equivalence principle of gravity in free fall.
Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides
The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.
Some students are trying to find a political middle ground. But don't call them moderates
A new political organization is popping up on campus, aiming to bridge the gap between progressives and conservatives.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by...
This $39 lifetime AI workspace could replace several productivity apps
Hive AI offers a workspace combining documents, visual boards, and AI-powered features to help you organize ideas and move projects forward.
Cash for coverage becomes workplace insurance option
Employer defined premium contributions are gaining popularity as ACA premiums spike.
Street artist Barry McGee brings color and community to Jeffrey Deitch
Barry McGee, the celebrated graffiti artist who caused an uproar when his pop-up installation at a 99 Cents Only Store on Wilshire Boulevard drew a wild crowd, is bringing his street art to Jeffrey Deitch gallery.
Ice Cube’s son says he hasn’t been asked yet to appear in the next “Friday” movie: ‘I will call mom’
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is still waiting to hear from his pops or management about “Last Friday.”
I wanted a side-hustle. I started a business instead.
Jessica Redford started a cake pop business while homeschooling three kids. She now sells out weekly and has found a creative outlet.
The Science Behind Jalen Hurts’ Controversial Blood Clot Diagnosis Is More Complicated Than It Looks
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback played with a “superficial” blood clot that turned into something much more serious. Where did things go wrong?
'Hell chicken' dinosaur likely dined on fruit, not meat
The Cretaceous era species gobbled up fruit around present day Montana.
Austin Reaves Makes Lakers Promise After Terrible Game
Popular Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves had a tough performance against the Golden State Warriors and is taking full responsibility. The general counting stats of Reaves weren’t bad with 21 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds. However, the 8 turnovers are horrible for any NBA player who isn’t in their rookie season. Reaves took […] The post Austin Reaves Makes Lakers Promise After Terrible Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Popular rock singer’s doctors told him to stop performing: ‘Health hasn’t been great’
The singer shared the news on social media.
Secondhand boom helps Malvern entrepreneur turn online resale business into storefront
The growing popularity of secondhand shopping is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, including a Malvern woman who is taking her resale business from online sales to a brick-and-mortar store.
Trump insists Republicans ‘have a shot’ in midterms as rallies resume
Trump revived cancelled swing-state rallies as early midterm voting set records, with Pope Leo casting a historic US ballot from Chicago.
Street Medicine at Ohio State works to expand health care access for Columbus’ unhoused population
Without stable housing, accessing health care can become a challenge for people experiencing homelessness. Ohio State Street Medicine, a student-led nonprofit organization, works to close that gap by providing medical care directly to unhoused individuals in Columbus. The organization holds six outreach events a month, offering services such as wound care and addiction medicine treatment. […]
Pope: In an age marked by distance, sports bring people together
Speaking to athletes and members of the University of Notre Dame and Villanova University, who are in Rome to face off in a basketball game on the ...
9 Of The Most Popular Japanese Performance Cars To Import (And Why Enthusiasts Love Them)
After 25 years, you can import JDM cars never sold in the U.S., including entries from Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Honda, Toyota, and Suzuki.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by 48 percent in the September quarter.However, Google on Wednesday reported that revenue from its cloud division doubled to $30.7 billion during the quarter, bringing it closer to Microsoft's Azure revenue, which reached $33.2 billion in the same period.
The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it
Crown-of-thorns starfish are notorious for devouring coral reefs, but surprising new research reveals these spiny predators may actually help reefs thrive when their populations are kept in check. Scientists studying Australia's Great Barrier Reef discovered that nearly 75% of observed starfish feeding events left behind living coral tissue, rather than destroying entire colonies. By feeding on fast-growing, dominant corals, the starfish create opportunities for slower-growing species to survive, potentially increasing coral biodiversity.
Popular actress says she’s living in a tent after major health scare
Her health problems began in 2025 with a recurring root canal infection that required multiple surgeries.
Lisa Rinna channels Kylie Jenner, Carson Daly nails Ella Langley's fringe and more: The best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2026 so far
From pop star tributes and family costumes to a wearable seating chart, celebrities are getting into the Halloween spirit.
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election
Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's future as the Trump era slowly comes to an end.
Artifacts worn by Mary J. Blige, Cardi B and more on display at MoPOP
"Styled by the Streets: Black Women in Hip-Hop Fashion" features more than 30 artifacts worn by Blige, Cardi B and more, including clothing, jewelry and wigs.
Why your favorite candy tastes different now
Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen explains why it's true.
The Guardian view on 50 years of The Selfish Gene: flawed, outdated, yet still a model of truly popular science writing
Editorial: Richard Dawkins’ first work has thrilled fans and frustrated critics for five decades. The science has moved on, but any writer looking to supplant its place must learn its lessons
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Increases Full Year 2026 Guidance
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of home- and community-based health services for complex populations, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, and increased full year 2026 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA1 guidance. Third Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights(note: on March 30, 2026, BrightSpring completed the divestiture of the Community Livi
Send your name to Saturn's largest moon
NASA's mission to search for life’s building blocks on Titan is scheduled for 2028.
Country music world heartbroken as 4 popular groups have split up in 2026
Fans are losing some of their favorite groups.
Colston Loveland limited in practice on Friday
Colston Loveland popped up on the Bears' injury report.
From Business to Beluga Whales: Inside Briana Maltez’s Marine Biology Journey
Beneath the hum of filtration pumps and the rhythmic trickle of saltwater tanks, Briana Maltez is completely in her element. The Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology major is following her lifelong love of animals—and that passion drives her pursuit for a second bachelor’s degree in a field that endlessly ignites her curiosity.As a native of nearby Sugar Land, Maltez did not initially set out toward coastal science. She initially earned a degree in agricultural business through the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, but her subconscious fascination with ocean life grew into an unignorable question during her time there: What if? Photo courtesy of Briana MaltezThe query continued to plague her until a turning point came during a Florida trip to near the end of her first degree. Up-close encounters with marine life reignited a childhood dream and shifted her trajectory toward the sea. Yet, stepping into an entirely new field required a leap of faith. Faced with the daunting prospect of starting over, Maltez placed her trust in Texas A&M Galveston as the premier marine biology program in the state. Deciding that she would never feel satisfied unless she tried, she applied—finding the resolve to face the demanding science curriculum head-on.Any lingering doubts vanished during her first semester on the island campus. The close-knit campus environment and small class sizes allowed Maltez to build immediate connections with her professors and peers—a welcoming backdrop where her love for ocean stewardship could truly take root.“I instantly fell in love with the campus and the small classes,” Maltez recalled. “I was like, ‘Yep, I’m so happy I came here.'”Before long, Maltez found a second home inside the university’s Sea Life Facility. Designed to mirror complex, large-scale aquarium infrastructure on a manageable scale, the space offered Maltez a safe training ground to grow familiar with system maintenance and water chemistry under the tutelage of Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair. While tending to the tanks there, she grew especially fond of watching the facility’s resident clownfish breed and care for their clutches.“Katie definitely wants us to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience,” said Maltez. “So, it has been great having her help with getting pre-experience before doing it in the real world.”That hands-on experience quickly sparked a deeper interest in animal husbandry—the daily art of monitoring the animal’s diets, observing their behavior, and maintaining the aquarium’s overall health. Eager to turn those newfound practical skills into technical credentials, Maltez even earned certifications in life support systems and water quality management through Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators courses.Maltez’s passion soon extended beyond campus boundaries. During a summer study abroad program in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Maltez immersed herself in underwater field research. In addition to learning about local history and ecotourism impacts, she snorkeled daily, utilizing drones and hydrophones to record underwater bioacoustics and listen to the often-missed crackles of snapping shrimp, fish, and lobster larvae. Maltez at SeaWorld San AntonioPhoto courtesy of Briana Maltez“What you don’t realize is that there’s so many animals around you, but because they sense, you already, they run away,” Maltez explained. “I think that’s really cool to experience, because you don’t even think about that when you travel.”Yet, among all her academic adventures, a week-long course at SeaWorld San Antonio through MARB 302 stands out as a defining milestone. Camping on-site alongside fellow marine biology majors, Maltez gained behind-the-scenes access to professional veterinary and husbandry operations, building lasting friendships and even interacting with penguins in the snow.The undeniable highlight of the trip was face-to-face interaction with beluga whales. Having admired the titanic cetaceans for years, getting to learn directly from their trainers solidified her ultimate aspiration: to care for belugas and contribute to conservation research supporting wild populations in Alaska.“They are one of my favorite animals, and I had heard so much about them,” said Maltez. ”Getting to see them up close was an amazing experience.”When she is not analyzing marine environments, Maltez documents campus life through her camera lens. As a photographer for the Nautilus student newspaper, the Yell Leaders at Midnight Yell, and the Shark Scholars club, she brings the university’s passionate energy into sharp focus. With less than a year remaining until graduation, Maltez looks back on her decision to return to school with gratitude. Taking her journey one day at a time helped her push through demanding coursework, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. Today, Maltez stands as a compelling example of what happens when passion meets purpose: By trusting her drive and embracing every hands-on experience, she has transformed a second chance at college into an opportunity to dive into a career beneath the waves.
Photo Essay: College of Science and Engineering Research Showcase
Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Jess Visaya and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Dorette Pirie show off their soft robots. The robots are made to mimic worms, whose bodies bunch up before extending to propel themselves forward. The robots use pneumatic actuators to make linear movement outwards. Visaya and Pirie set up two of their worms with syringes attached to tubing which was then threaded through the end cap into the worms. Visitors to their station were encouraged to race the two worms by pumping the attached syringes. Third-year Biochemistry major Ira Evetts worked in Dr. Christopher Whidbey’s lab studying the vaginal microbiome, in an attempt to better understand the different microbes that build it up and how it affects health outcomes. Evetts’ research was specifically focused on lactobacillus iners, one of several bacteria naturally present in a healthy vaginal microbiome, and methylation systems. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major John Diesko Boehm and Fourth-Year Mechanical Engineering major Ian Agopsowicz hold up their “DAQMobile.” They built their project, a modified RC kit car, to help teach mechanical engineers about circuits and electrical design through real-world application. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Ben Murphy holds up his mole crab and crawfish-inspired burrower. Murphy wanted to imitate the motion of a crab’s legs through robotics, with the primary goal to “turn the rotation of one motor into four alternating legs that would successfully displace soil.” Murphy was inspired by works that take inspiration from the natural world, and he found mole crabs particularly interesting. Although a mole crab is at an advantage with its burrowing being underwater, thus the sand being fluidized and easier to displace, Murphy’s machine is able to successfully burrow three centimeters into the ground. Second-year Mechanical Engineering major and Physics major Arabelle Miller shows off her rubber gripper, inspired by kirigami and origami. She took a piece of rubber and strategically cut slits into it to make it fold the way she needed, then glued googly eyes to the front. The gripper is able to hold up to 38 times its weight, or 226 grams. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Joonseong Park talked about how his project took an unused and broken 3-D printer and transformed it into a testing platform for soft robotic grippers. The former-printer was reprogrammed and had its extruder part modified to be a mount for the grippers. Park shows off some of the other grippers that can be attached to the testing platform. Park classified grippers into two large categories. The first set of grippers is designed to deal with small delicate objects with great precision, and the second is made to lift heavy or large objects. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Jiashuo Liu set out with a goal to deploy free open-source AI models to pre-existing robots to integrate object recognition and retrieval and command. The models are used to process the data received from the robots’ cameras in order to detect certain objects and their locations. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Cole Purohit focused on agricultural automation of raspberry picking. His project utilizes kirigami to make grippers to close around a raspberry when the two ends are pulled. “Nobody wants to eat a squished raspberry,” Purohit said. Fourth-Year Biochemistry major Mariel Nolan’s project focused on bacteria and proteins within the bacteria whose functions are unknown. Nolan’s research is finding a way to isolate those proteins with the ultimate goal of determining their functions. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kai Boydon and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Evan Nguyen show off their project, which uses custom extensors to help with the rehabilitation of stroke patients. They compared their project to a “party-popper” in the way it unfurls itself when placed under a patient’s fingers, helping the stroke patient rehabilitate finger movement. Boydon shows off the testing rig built for their project. It works as a mount for their extensor, as a way to test against resistance. Their program inflates the extensor through an air pump, which then makes the extensor push against the bed whilst an arduino calculates the force created and air pressure associated with the force. Navigate Left Navigate Right
‘Survivor 51’ contestants deliver searing hot takes on the franchise
‘Survivor 51’ castaways are sharing their scorching hot takes on the franchise in photo form. Plus, alums from past seasons weigh in with their own unpopular opinions.
New FAIR Health platform maps chronic disease prevalence across the United States
Today, FAIR Health launches FAIR Health Atlas, a free epidemiological reporting platform incorporating data on the commercially insured population.
Soundtrack of resistance: how politics and music have intertwined
Many popular songs were inspired by politics, and this writer take a deep dive into how that impacted the music.
Multivitamins boost key vitamin levels, but do they improve your health?
A scoping review of 157 clinical trial reports found that multivitamins consistently improved circulating levels of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, while other nutritional and clinical effects varied by formulation, population, and baseline nutritional status. Selected prenatal and cognitive outcomes improved in some trials, but evidence for cardiovascular disease prevention was largely negative, and the review could not establish the overall certainty of clinical benefits.
'Dune', 'Godzilla' and more. See the popcorn buckets stealing the show
Popcorn at the movies continues to have a pop culture moment. Studios are outdoing themselves with ever-extravagant popcorn buckets to accompany upcoming blockbuster films.
Dog’s paw print found in a 3,700-year-old brick
Bronze Age workers thought it was still good enough to use.
Vikings Final Injury Report vs Lions: Only One Player Questionable
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their practice week Friday, and one new name popped up on the final injury report before Detroit.
Pope Leo votes in US midterms in first known political ballot for any pontiff
US citizen Leo, who has clashed with Donald Trump over several issues, submitted his vote by post in Chicago
Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes: Kim Kardashian as North West, Paris Hilton as Britney Spears and More
Halloween and Hollywood go hand in hand, especially given that most costumes draw inspiration from entertainment. From iconic movie characters to musicians to pop culture phenomena, the costume refere...
Popular Bone Builders boosts strength, fights osteoporosis
Exercising helps “keep her bones strong,” said two-time cancer survivor Beverly Lewis.
Pope Leo makes history in US election with move confirmed by Vatican
Pope Leo XIV requested a mail ballot from Vatican City to vote in Illinois' midterm elections, potentially the first pope to vote in a U.S. election.
Quincy Concert Band to present ‘Fun and Games’ fall concert
QUINCY — The Quincy Concert Band will explore the playful intersection of music, recreation, and popular entertainment during its fall performance, “Fun and Games,” scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8. The […]
Will Josh Shapiro’s Data Center Past Haunt his Political Future?
As Pennsylvania’s popular governor gears up for a potential presidential run, his reversal on the issue draws scrutiny.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas
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World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health
Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.
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