News
March 18, 2025

Thousands of People Join ‘Stand Up for Science’ Events Across the U.S. and Worldwide

Last week, thousands of federal workers, researchers, and allies participated in the Stand Up for Science event in Washington, D.C., in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The Friday, March 7 date was a studied choice, with organizers hoping to make an impression on the U.S. Senate which was in session a few blocks away. The goal? To protest the large-scale layoffs and budget cuts suffered by science-led agencies due to decisions by the Trump administration.

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Health
March 17, 2025

Doctor Reveals the “Worst Sleeping Position” for a Peaceful Slumber

What’s your sleep style? Do you lay on your back like a corpse, or curl up on your side in the fetal position? It’s good to know, especially since sleep is key to our daily and long-term health. A poor night of sleep can make you cranky and lower your cognitive function the following day. In honor of World Sleep Day (which was on March 14), Dr. Tim Mercer, a National Health Service (UK)

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Installation
March 17, 2025

Historic 1:12-Scale Rooms Offer an Exquisitely Miniature Peek Into the Past

There’s magic in miniatures. The detail achieved on an impossibly tiny scale is a wondrous sight anyone can appreciate. And to be reminded, they need to look no further than the Thorne Miniature Rooms at the Phoenix Art Museum. The incredible displays showcase the technical mastery that comes with this type of work. They also offer us, contemporary viewers, a peek into the past.

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Sculpture
March 16, 2025

Artist Creates Victorian Fiberglass Gowns That Are Hauntingly Empty and Rigid

Brandon Morris knows a thing or two about conjuring uneasiness. With Actress, his most recent exhibition at Europa Gallery, the New York-based artist presents a series of spectral dresses, each of which lacks a body to occupy it. Morris, having studied and practiced the craft of dressmaking, displays an impressive command over the fabric with which he works.

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