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Nigerian-Irish author Dexter Loko transports readers to Zereshé, Nigeria's secret 37th state, in his enchanting new fantasy novel. The story weaves African mythology with universal themes that rival beloved works by Nnedi Okorafor and Tomi Adeyemi.
Engineers in Switzerland just built a robotic hand that can do something yours can't: detach from its arm, crawl away, and work with two opposable thumbs. This breakthrough could transform surgery, rescue missions, and manufacturing.
Researchers discovered that elephant whiskers have a unique structure that explains how these giants can uproot trees and delicately pick up tiny objects. The breakthrough could revolutionize robotics and help us understand how animals experience the world.
Harper from Leeds is making handmade bracelets despite the challenges autism brings to her dexterity. The eight-year-old has raised over £700 for children's charities and hospice care while competing in a national pageant.
A $5,000 scholarship honoring late Key West High School coach Dexter Butler is now accepting applications for its second recipient. The award celebrates student athletes who embody the kindness and community spirit Butler inspired throughout his career.
At a massive tech expo in Hong Kong, around 100 robots showed incredible progress in hand dexterity and movement, but they also revealed the industry's most relatable problem: they keep running out of power. The three-day event offered a charming, honest look at where robotics really stands in 2026.
A robotic hand originally designed for amputees is now teaching industrial robots how to handle objects with human-like dexterity. By collecting real-world data from over 300 prosthetic users, the technology is bridging a gap that's stumped engineers for decades.
A South Korean robotics company just taught robot hands to pour coffee, catch moving objects, and handle delicate tasks that have stumped machines for years. The breakthrough could finally bring human-like dexterity to factories and workplaces worldwide.
A British sports journalist got an unexpected trip down memory lane when a forest school owner discovered his wallet from 1992, buried in weeds for three decades. Inside was a Leeds United membership card and memories of a time when he was 30, happy, and loving life.
Two teenagers from Taranaki didn't just win their age groups at New Zealand's popular Legends Mountain Bike Enduro Series. They beat every adult competitor in their categories to claim the overall championship titles.
A 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle named Bowser was hoisted 35 feet off a Florida pier by volunteers after getting snagged by fishing hooks. The dramatic rescue was the 26th of 2026 from Navarre Beach Pier, where dedicated volunteers save dozens of endangered turtles each year.
Four Massachusetts firefighters pulled an unconscious woman from a smoke-filled burning building and performed CPR until her heart restarted. The dramatic February rescue earned the crew their department's highest honor at the 101st annual Firefighters Ball. #
A network of 26 volunteers in Navarre Beach, Florida, rescued 59 endangered sea turtles last year using a custom-built hoist system. They've already saved 27 more turtles this year from fishing line entanglements.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
New fossil discoveries reveal how our uniquely powerful thumbs helped make us human. The evolution of our hands may be just as important as our big brains in shaping who we became.
Scientists created a six-fingered robot hand that detaches from its arm and crawls on its own. The design could help rescue workers and engineers reach dangerous places humans can't.
A South Korean company just made humanoid robots more affordable and practical with a newly commercialized robotic hand designed for real-world use. The lightweight gripper could open doors for smaller companies and researchers who've been priced out of the market.
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Eight volunteers hauled a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle to safety from a Florida fishing pier after fishing hooks lodged in his body. Bowser is now recovering at a rehab center where vets are working to remove multiple hooks from his flippers and esophagus.
A dedicated team of 26 volunteers in Navarre Beach, Florida, rescued 59 endangered sea turtles from fishing line entanglements last year, with 85% successfully rehabilitated and released. Their tireless work is helping five threatened turtle species make a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. #
A prosthetic hand designed for amputees is now teaching robots how to grip fragile items with human-like sensitivity. Real-world touch data from people using bionic hands could solve one of robotics' toughest challenges.
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