Animals
November 24, 2024

New Study Reveals Dolphins ‘Smile’ to Signal Playfulness

Have you ever seen a photo of a dolphin grinning, almost posing for the camera? It turns out that ‘cheesy' expression isn't a coincidence. A recent study published in iScience found that bottlenose dolphins often exhibit open-mouth expressions during playful exchanges. When one dolphin observes another making this “smile,” it often mimics it—a behavior known as rapid facial mimicry.

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Architecture
November 23, 2024

Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils Stunning Plans for the Alisher Navoi Centre in Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital and the largest city in Central Asia, boasts a rich architectural history. Whether it be intricately patterned or staunchly modernist, the city’s architecture is as diverse as it is creative. These traditions have been beautifully reinterpreted in a new project by Zaha Hadid Architects, which will be located in the up-and-coming neighborhood of New Tashkent.

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Toys
November 22, 2024

Mattel Honors EGOT Winner Rita Moreno With Her Own Barbie Doll Ahead of Her 93rd Birthday

In 1962, actress Rita Moreno made history as the first Latina woman to win an Academy Award, earning the nod for her breakthrough role in West Side Story. Fifteen years later, she became the third person to ever be an EGOT winner—that is, someone who has won the four major American performing art awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).

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Post-Impressionism
November 21, 2024

New Research Reveals Vincent van Gogh’s Famous Blue ‘Irises’ Were Originally Purple

The painting Irises is one of Vincent van Gogh's most well-known works of art. The deceptively simple piece has captivated academics and the general public for centuries, particularly for the way the blue flowers evoke a calming, reflective feeling. However, it turns out that these flowers weren't always blue. New research at the Getty Museum has revealed that these world-famous blooms were actually purple when they were conceived and painted by the Dutch artist.

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