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Designing Car HUDs: A Fresh Approach

November 8, 2024

Driving with one eye on the road and the other on your phone? That's a no-no! Head-Up Displays (HUDs) are here to save the day. They project vital car info right onto the windshield, keeping your eyes on the road. But how do you design these HUDs? Car companies love to keep their secrets, so we're g

business

New Eatery by Fiesta Shows Coming to Salem in 2025!

November 5, 2024

Ever wanted to enjoy a meal and drinks in a lively setting while in Salem? The Dean family, who brings the excitement of Fiesta Shows to your local carnivals and fairs, has a new plan. They’re set to open an unnamed restaurant and event space right in the Riverwalk area on Derby Street. The spot wil

technology

Meet Jianghai: China's Giant Tunnel-Boring Machine

November 2, 2024

Imagine a machine that can dig a tunnel wide enough to fit a five-story building through it. That's exactly what China has built! This machine, named Jianghai, is the country's largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM). It weighs a whopping 5, 000 tons and is 16. 64 meters in diameter. Why is this a big d

crime

Pepper-Spray Attack on Praying Uber Driver Sparks Hate Crime Charges

November 1, 2024

In the heart of New York City, a young woman found herself in trouble with the law after an unexpected attack. The incident unfolded late at night on July 31st, when 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault allegedly pepper-sprayed her Uber driver, a 45-year-old Muslim man, as he prayed in Arabic at a red li

environment

How Weather Data Disappearance Could Hit Wildfires and Food Prices

October 31, 2024

Imagine a river that vanishes into a hole and reappears elsewhere, like a magic trick but in nature. That's the Popo Agie River in Wyoming. Scientists traced its path using red dye way back in 1983 and found it takes two hours to flow through tiny rock crevasses under the surface. This river is cruc

environment

Eerie Trees Take Over North Carolina: The Spread of Saltwater Ghost Forests

October 31, 2024

Ever wondered what happens when trees meet too much salt? In North Carolina, NASA satellites have snapped pictures showing the eerie spread of what scientists call "ghost forests. " Over the past two decades, trees along the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been losing their lives, stoo

business

Elon Musk's Plan for Driverless Cars: A New Job with Trump?

October 29, 2024

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has an interesting idea for how he'd approach regulating driverless cars if he were to work for former President Donald Trump. He wants to push for a national approach to rules for these vehicles. Currently, 19 states have their own laws about driverless cars, but the fe

sports

Racing Legends: Stewart’s View on Larson and Verstappen’s Talents

October 26, 2024

Ever since Kyle Larson joined the Indy 500, there's been a big debate about who's the world's best driver. While many Americans back Larson, Europeans stand by F1 superstar Max Verstappen. But what does racing legend Tony Stewart think? He believes both drivers are incredibly talented and could succ

environment

Amazon Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis

October 25, 2024

In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,

science

Astronaut's Night Shot Captures Earth's Beauty from Space

October 22, 2024

NASA astronaut, Matthew Dominick, is gearing up to return home after his seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS). But before he left, he managed to snap an amazing nighttime photo. Using a 50mm lens on his camera, he successfully captured a view of the Nile River, Nile Delta, and C