JD Davis

Nov 6, 2024 | riverfronttimes.com | JD Davis

An ancient theory may no longer be set in stone. Two American teenagers have challenged centuries-old math conventions by developing new trigonometric proofs for the Pythagorean theorem, stirring excitement in the academic world. Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson were high school seniors in 2022 when they discovered these new proofs, which have rocked the math community.

Nov 4, 2024 | riverfronttimes.com | JD Davis

Well, she did it again. Ava Louise has once again managed to grab national media attention by flashing her breasts publicly—this time at a rally for a presidential candidate. The recipient of this “honor” was none other than Donald J. Trump, and security was quick to escort her from the premises.

Nov 4, 2024 | riverfronttimes.com | JD Davis

Have you ever wondered what your brain goes through while watching dancers perform? Neurolive did, and they decided to look into it—for science. If you haven’t yet heard of Neurolive, it’s our pleasure to introduce you to their groundbreaking work. Neurolive is a five-year interdisciplinary research project that brings together scientists, artists, audiences, and dancers. The project focuses on live dance performances and their effects on the brain.

Nov 1, 2024 | riverfronttimes.com | JD Davis

Show and tell got a little interesting for one kindergarten class. Crystal Starnes got an unexpected text from her son’s kindergarten teacher, informing her that the “balloon” her son Hudson brought to class wasn’t actually an individually packaged inflatable toy he could share with his friends. It was, in fact, a condom. We have to award major cool points to Hudson’s teacher for managing to keep a straight face through the incident.

Oct 30, 2024 | riverfronttimes.com | JD Davis

TikTokers across the land who decided to eff around with the “Chase Bank Glitch” trend earlier this fall have arrived at the “find out” portion of the festivities. Lawsuits are being filed by Chase against those who took advantage of what was portrayed as a “glitch” resulting in free money. However, that “free” money actually has a hefty price tag, as many who participated in the trend withdrew hundreds of thousands of dollars before the bank could catch up.