Category : miscellaneous

How to build a robot arm that can flex in the moon's frigid south pole

NASA's next trip to the moon will explore its south pole, an area that gets even colder than Mars. So scientists need a robotic arm system that can function in temperatures as low as minus 280 F.

His late wife left her Mexican immigrant husband a precious gift: U.S. permanent residency

Because of his masculine pride, Ricardo Rodríguez had rejected his wife's help in applying for the life-changing document. Losing her changed his mind.

Column: It's not about babies. Abortion restrictions are about power

The suspension of a safe and effective medication for chemical abortions may or may not withstand legal challenges. But its real purpose, to create fear and confusion, has been accomplished.

Column: Here's why an unhinged Trump can't be ignored, tempting as it may be

Liking or disliking Trump has nothing to do with the imperative of highlighting the clear and present danger the unhinged ex-president poses to our country and system of democracy.

Could California decide control of Congress? A Democratic super PAC plans to spend $35 million in the state

Could control of Congress depend on California? One Democratic super PAC plans to spend $35 million on key races in the state.

The Ukraine war's most vicious fight is happening in Bakhmut. A rare look inside

If war is hell, there's a credible case Bakhmut is its ninth circle, as Russia besieges the Ukrainian city that has symbolic, if not strategic, value for both sides.

Uganda may impose some of the world's strictest anti-gay measures: 'You're fearing for your life'

The agony of Uganda's proposed anti-gay bill: "There is a lot of fear. I love my country so much, [but] our government keeps shocking us."

In Seoul's 'piece rooms,' there's barely enough space to lie down. Inside South Korea's brutal housing crisis

Seoul has fewer people living on the streets than Los Angeles. But tens of thousands live in illegal units so small there is barely enough space to lie down.

Montebello business closing doors due to severe damage suffered during rare tornado

On top of closing down for good, the company will lay off it’s more than 60 employees after suffering severe damage from the EF-1 level tornado that ripped through Montebello on March 22. Nicole Comstock reports.

Teen’s nonprofit helps the homeless

Jahkil Jackson founded his nonprofit Project I Am when he was just eight years old. Now 15, he’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and distributed supplies to homeless across the country. Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: https://www.yout...

What to know about ‘by-the-wind sailors’

Hoards of the jellyfish have been washing up on California beaches. Nate Jaros with Aquarium of the Pacific explains why this is happening. Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfF8wFnipMeDpJf8OmMxDg?sub_confirmation=1...

Miguel Santiago running to replace Kevin de León on LA’s City Council

California Assemblymember Miguel Santiago is running to unseat Kevin de León as a member of the Los Angeles City Council in the 2024 election, a decision he called “difficult” for a number of reasons. Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: htt...

Inglewood transit connector forcing local businesses out

The proposed Inglewood transit connector would link the Metro with the Kia Forum, SoFi Stadium and the Clippers’ Intuit Dome, but businesses at the Inglewood Center say the project will force them out. Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: https://...

Mental Health Monday: Jail Guitar Doors

Juan Fernandez highlights Jail Guitar Doors, an initiative that aims to provide musical instruments to inmates across the United States. Founded in part by Wayne Kramer, their goal is to lower prison violence, increase self esteem and gain life skil...

Authorities searching for suspect who vandalized Islamic Center in Koreatown

Jeff Nguyen reports from Koreatown, where authorities are searching for a man who was caught on camera defacing the Islamic Center of Southern California with anti-Islamic hate words early Monday morning.