The surfing competition in the Paris 2024 Olympics has taken place nowhere near the French capital but instead in Tahiti, some 10,000 miles away. This has offered sports fans a glimpse into this Pacific paradise, with its green-covered mounts and deep blue oceans.
Everyday smart clothing, once a product of the distant future, is now becoming a reality with innovative designs such as...
Australia's peacock spiders are known for the remarkable, colorful, iridescent patterns that the males exhibit on their abdomens.
The prestigious Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) highlights exceptional photography talent from around the globe. Every year, professional and amateur photographers submit their best work across a myriad of categories, which is then judged by leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, consultants, creative directors, and art directors. While we anxiously await the results of the 2024 competition, let's take a look back at the winners of the Px3 2023.
State-of-the-art technology and round-the-clock coverage surrounds the Olympic Games these days, but one thing has remained a constant since the...
When watching the Olympics, it's hard not to be wowed by the talents of the athletes.
Embed from Getty Images Simone Biles has been at the center of many stories during her 2024 Paris Olympics run, from shutting down negative comments to her becoming the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. But during her final competition, she stepped to the side and paid her respects to her fiercest competitor in an outstanding display of sportsmanship. Despite her best attempts, Biles placed second during the women's floor exercise final.
In many instances, saving a defenseless animal requires quick thinking.
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With the likes of Amazon, Blick, and Michael’s just a click away, it's easier than ever to buy canvas boards or pre-stretched canvases to paint on. Yet many artists still prefer to stretch their own canvas. Along with being able to create any sized canvas you could possibly imagine, stretching your own canvas gives you greater control over the quality of materials used and the ability to customize the size you prefer. Linen or cotton?
Italy's archeological wonders aren't only buried underground, they're also under the sea.
On Wednesday, July 31, Adriana Ruano, a 29-year-old from Guatemala, won her country’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paris...
