Video: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Definition, Design & Function. An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) represents the fundamental building block of the central processing unit of a computer. An ALU is a digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations.
Snake Crawls up a Wall. 02.10.2008 - Many people ask me about the climbing capability of snakes. In particular, people want to know if snakes can get up into their attic. The answer is that yes, some species of snake are excellent climbers, and can climb walls.
Yesterday, I watched a tree snake (here in Australia) climb a wall that had small protrusions here and there. They weren't much more than rough mortar, but it angled its way up the wall curving from one to another.