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September 16, 2019

35 of the World’s Best Photos Announced for AGORA Awards 2019

Free social app AGORA helps connect photographers around the world. By participating in weekly photo contests, more than 3.5 million users share their love of making incredible imagery. Both amateur and professional photographers make use of the platform, which empowers them to show their work to the world. Now, after 9 months of competition and over 130,000 submissions, the finalists for the AGORA Awards 2019 have been announced.

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Travel

September 16, 2019

Preview the Spectacular Designs for Icehotel Sweden’s 30th Anniversary Season

When Sweden’s Icehotel opens its doors to visitors in December, it will be welcoming guests into a very special season...

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Art History

September 15, 2019

How the Hudson River School Became America’s First Art Movement

During the 19th century, a group of American painters dedicated themselves to cultivating a style that would have its roots...

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Animals

September 13, 2019

Study Shows Squirrels Eavesdrop on Birds to Understand If Danger Is Near

Humans aren’t the only species to use context clues to determine if a situation is safe or not. It turns out, squirrels keep their ears open as well. In a new study, researchers found that Eastern gray squirrels are smart enough to take cues from other animals in their environment before they venture out of a safe hiding space.

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Astronomy

September 12, 2019

Water Is Discovered in the Atmosphere of a Potentially Habitable Exoplanet

In the race to find a habitable planet, astronomers from University College London have made a breakthrough.

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Photography

September 12, 2019

15 Powerful Finalists from the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest

For fifty-five years, the Natural History Museum in London has celebrated photographic excellence with its Wildlife Photographer of the Year...

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iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max Are Apple’s Most Powerful Smartphones Yet

Apple has just announced its most powerful smartphones ever. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are sleek, durable pieces of technology with an advanced camera system designed to please photography lovers. With a Super Retina display and a powerful Apple-designed A13 Bionic chip to ensure optimal performance without draining the battery, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max were conceived with photographers and filmmakers in mind.

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Installation

September 10, 2019

Soccer Stadium Is Filled with 300-Tree Forest to Draw Attention to Environmental Issues

Nearly 300 trees, some weighing up to six tons, have transformed a soccer stadium in Austria into a monumental art...

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Travel

September 10, 2019

10 Best Places to Visit in Italy (That Aren’t Venice, Florence, or Rome)

Rich with history, culture, and great food, it’s no wonder that Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations...

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Art

September 10, 2019

Preview of Limited Edition Print Created Specially for the Affordable Art Fair NYC Fall Edition

As we move into the Fall season, art lovers in New York are getting ready for the Affordable Art Fair NYC Fall Edition. From September 26 to September 29, over 70 galleries from around the world will show off the work of more than 400 contemporary artists. With artwork on sale—ranging in price from $100 to $10,000—the Affordable Art Fair is the perfect way for anyone to begin or expand their art collection.

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