Science
December 1, 2024

Here’s Why You Might Want to Place a Bowl of Salt by Your Window This Winter

Every winter, salt emerges as a hero. Local officials spread it on streets and highways to keep traffic running. Since salt lowers the freezing point of water, it prevents ice from forming and making the roads dangerous. Now, it turns out it could also hold a way to keep your house safe and in great shape, too—all you need to do is place bowls of salt by the windows.

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Design
November 30, 2024

Street Artist JR Designs Stunning Carriage for the Orient Express

French photographer and street artist JR, known for his signature black-and-white photographic images, has taken his work on the move, specifically onto the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE). In his collaboration with this private luxury train service, JR designed an entire train carriage suite called L’Observatoire. His project—manifested as a creative, cozy space filled with micro-environments—was founded upon the vision of the original carriage designers, giving the train a pre-1945 feel.

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Renaissance Art
November 29, 2024

Exhibition at the Met Explores How Siena Helped Set the Italian Renaissance in Motion

Florence is often the city that comes to mind when we think of the Italian Renaissance. It's where Botticelli was born, where Michelangelo came into his own, and where the powerful Medici family helped fund a generation of artists. However, many don't realize that the origins of the Renaissance sit about 50 miles south in the town of Siena.

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My Modern Met

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