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Latest STEAM Articles
Previously Unknown Van Gogh Drawing Of Exhausted Man Unveiled By Dutch MuseumA previously unknown work by Vincent van Gogh -- a study for one of his best-known drawings, "Worn Out" -- has been unveiled by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Researchers Explain How A Robot's Gaze Can Slow Our Ability To Make DecisionsIf you've ever made eye contact with a robot, you know it can unsettling experience. Now, thanks to researchers in Italy, we also know it's more than just a queasy feeling that scientists call the "uncanny valley."
Stonehenge's Stone Circle Of Megaliths Undergoes First Major Repairs In 60 YearsVital repair work to fix cracks and holes at one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom is underway in one of the biggest conservation jobs at the site in decades.
Glamorous Met Gala Returns To Support 'Inspiring' Two-Part Celebration Of American FashionThe Met Gala -- the annual spectacle where celebrities often wear daring and wild designs -- finally returned this month to captivate the world after two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Street Artist's Half-Shredded 'Girl With Balloon' Painting Expected To Fetch MillionsBanksy's artwork "Love is in the Bin," which famously shredded itself at Sotheby's in London three years ago, has returned to the auction room to be sold.
Science
Researchers Explain How A Robot's Gaze Can Slow Our Ability To Make DecisionsIf you've ever made eye contact with a robot, you know it can unsettling experience. Now, thanks to researchers in Italy, we also know it's more than just a queasy feeling that scientists call the "uncanny valley."
New Long-Term Fire Retardant Technology Aims To Provide Extra Layer Of Protection From WildfiresAfter the Caldor Fire threatened to destroy South Lake Tahoe, residents are taking fire prevention to the next level.
Scientists Draw Blood To Try To Figure Out Why Bats Live Such Long and Healthy LivesIt may sound like a scene from a horror movie, but researchers in France are catching bats and taking their blood. They want to know why the animals live so long.
California Researchers Develop Wildfire Modeling System To Help Fight Fires SmarterWildfires in Northern California have been destructive this season, but they have also been informative for fire weather researchers at San Jose State University.
Researchers Offer Tips On How To 'Disaster Proof' Homes During Fire And Hurricane SeasonsWildfires continue to rage in the western half of the country and hurricane season has already caused widespread devastation from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard. But researchers say there are ways to protect homes before disaster strikes.
Technology
Researchers Explain How A Robot's Gaze Can Slow Our Ability To Make DecisionsIf you've ever made eye contact with a robot, you know it can unsettling experience. Now, thanks to researchers in Italy, we also know it's more than just a queasy feeling that scientists call the "uncanny valley."
Stonehenge's Stone Circle Of Megaliths Undergoes First Major Repairs In 60 YearsVital repair work to fix cracks and holes at one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom is underway in one of the biggest conservation jobs at the site in decades.
Automaker Introduces '100 Percent Recyclable' Electric Car For Model Year 2040When it comes to putting greener cars on the road, it turns out there's more to it than just going electric.
One-Legged Stork Walks With New 3D-Printed Leg Designed By High School StudentA one-legged young stork is learning to walk on its new 3D-printed prosthesis after the bird injured itself while taking its first flight off a chimney.
Startup Uses Drones, 3D Technology To 'Harden' California Homes Against WildfiresPeople who live in areas prone to wildfire are coming under increased pressure to create a defensible space around their homes. Now, a startup company is using drones and 3D technology to make that task a lot easier.
Engineering
Stonehenge's Stone Circle Of Megaliths Undergoes First Major Repairs In 60 YearsVital repair work to fix cracks and holes at one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom is underway in one of the biggest conservation jobs at the site in decades.
Automaker Introduces '100 Percent Recyclable' Electric Car For Model Year 2040When it comes to putting greener cars on the road, it turns out there's more to it than just going electric.
One-Legged Stork Walks With New 3D-Printed Leg Designed By High School StudentA one-legged young stork is learning to walk on its new 3D-printed prosthesis after the bird injured itself while taking its first flight off a chimney.
Aerospace Startup Plans To Revive Commercial Supersonic Air Travel 'For Everybody'There could be a new and faster way to fly by the end of this decade. Boom Supersonic, an aerospace startup, is promising planes that travel faster than the speed of sound.
Researchers Offer Tips On How To 'Disaster Proof' Homes During Fire And Hurricane SeasonsWildfires continue to rage in the western half of the country and hurricane season has already caused widespread devastation from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard. But researchers say there are ways to protect homes before disaster strikes.
Arts
Previously Unknown Van Gogh Drawing Of Exhausted Man Unveiled By Dutch MuseumA previously unknown work by Vincent van Gogh -- a study for one of his best-known drawings, "Worn Out" -- has been unveiled by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
Glamorous Met Gala Returns To Support 'Inspiring' Two-Part Celebration Of American FashionThe Met Gala -- the annual spectacle where celebrities often wear daring and wild designs -- finally returned this month to captivate the world after two postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Street Artist's Half-Shredded 'Girl With Balloon' Painting Expected To Fetch MillionsBanksy's artwork "Love is in the Bin," which famously shredded itself at Sotheby's in London three years ago, has returned to the auction room to be sold.
Graffiti Artist Saype Hopes To Lift Spirits With Stunning 'New Lease Of Life' Mountaintop ArtworkA French graffiti artist's monumental mountaintop project aims to lift people's spirits by helping to recapture the childlike wonder at clouds drifting by.
'It's A Very Special Experience': Design Student Uses 'Sonic Seasoning' To Enhance Food FlavorAn art student in England is making music with food, inspired by watching Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) cooking videos.
Mathematics
Kid-Friendly Debit Cards Designed To Teach 'Financial Literacy' While Parents Monitor TransactionsMillions of parents give their children an allowance. For decades it was paid in cash, but the technology behind kid-friendly debit cards are giving families a new option.
'It’s Super Helpful': Bank Opens Fully Operational Student-Staffed Bank Inside High SchoolSchools that are looking to offer authentic learning experiences to students can’t get much more authentic than opening a real bank.
High School Graduate With Perfect Attendance Record Since Kindergarten Wants To Be A Math TeacherA high school graduate who never missed a single day of school since kindergarten says she wants to be a math teacher.
Fewer Students Pursue Education As Career Path As Pandemic Exacerbates Teacher ShortageAmerica’s students are returning to school following the coronavirus pandemic, but in many cases, there won’t be enough teachers joining them.
What Parents Should Know Before Letting Teens Trade Stocks With Fidelity's No-Fee 'Youth Account'Fidelity Investments is joining a growing list of investment groups allowing teens to trade stocks.
