by Medill News Service | Oct 20, 2014 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Tyrannosaurus rex, the seven-ton, dagger-toothed, Cretaceous-period killing machine, may have had a playful side, according to a University of Kansas paleontologist. Professor Bruce Rothschild says that the 40-foot predator engaged in play, or at least...
by Elle Calderone | Aug 27, 2014 | Science + Technology
Katrina Parrott never anticipated that her daughter’s incessant texting would lead to a new career in app development. “She came home one weekend and asked: ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if I had an emoji that looked like me that I could send to my friends?’” said Parrott, who...
by Lindsey Holden | Aug 27, 2014 | Politics, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON—Congress may soon be coming to a Wikipedia page near you. The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, has suggested congressional staffers should use their political expertise to edit Wikipedia pages related to bills and legislation. “We’re trying to make...
by Rose Zhou | Aug 19, 2014 | Science + Technology
The Video Gamers United convention took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center this past weekend. The two organizers tried to bring a full-scale video game convention to the Southeast region. Although the participation is lower than expected, the...
by Gordy Stillman | Aug 18, 2014 | Events, Science + Technology, Topics
WASHINGTON – A giant yellow mouse that can harness electricity, a blue turtle that uses water to beat his enemies and a man dressed up as the video game character Red were just part of the crowd at the Pokémon World Championships last weekend. More than 650...
by Elle Calderone | Jul 31, 2014 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — People may not notice a dollar or two on phone bills that often top $100 or more. But a Senate investigation released Wednesday said deceptive or unauthorized fees come at a big cost to consumers. “Consumers still do not understand that their bills...
