University of Pittsburgh scientists have developed artificial limbs that can be controlled by the brain and can actually feel. Wires link sensors within the mechanical arm to the sensory cortex.…
Continue ReadingA big toe, belonging to a noblewoman, was found in Egypt and dated to between 950-710 B.C.E. The big toe was particularly important to an Egyptian because it was necessary…
Continue ReadingI visited Arts & Scraps, a non-profit in downtown Detroit that facilitates workshops where kids build new things using recycled materials. I had the opportunity to share the Li’l Booger…
Continue ReadingThis is a great toy for introducing the parts of the human body (my kids love it). Kids can pull out the different parts with tweezers and place them on…
Continue ReadingQ: Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? A: Because he didn’t have the guts!
Continue ReadingMetaron is our angel fish. He is really smart and can recognize different people. He knows when its time to eat and will get really excited kind of like a…
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