Asteroids and Elephants

A spacecraft named Hera has launched to study the impact of the Dart mission on the asteroid Dimorphos, focusing on the crater size and the moon's behavior. Meanwhile, researchers have discovered how to determine an elephant's handedness by examining the unique wear patterns on their trunks, driven by the interest in designing flexible robots inspired by these remarkable animals. Additionally, the discovery of a giant ancient millipede fossil, comparable in size to a king-sized bed, highlights the fascinating history of arthropods.