Astronomy
January 12, 2024

Mexico Sends Five Small Robots to Deep Space on Its First Ever Moon Mission

The world has been paying close attention to the launch of Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander, aimed to be the  first private lunar mission to touch down successfully on the Moon. Unfortunately, a propulsion issue caused a significant propellant leak. As a result, Peregrine will not achieve a soft landing on the Moon, according to NASA. But not all hope is lost for the projects on board.

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Store
January 12, 2024

Add a Bit of Sparkle to Your Paintings With This Metallic Watercolor Set

Looking to create a painting that stands out from the rest? A little bit of sparkle is a great way to brighten up your artwork. Fortunately, creative brand Viviva Colors—best known for their portable Original Colorsheets—have designed a small but mighty set of metallic watercolors pans that will go a long way in your studio. This portable set measures 3 x 2.5 inches and weighs less than an ounce, making it great for on-the-go artists.

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Creative Products
January 11, 2024

Traditional Japanese Handicrafts Inspired by Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’

Some of the most talented Japanese artisans have come together for a unique collaboration. Inspired by Totoro, the cuddly protagonist of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro (1988), this new collection spotlights some traditional Japanese crafts, resulting in a charming line of memorabilia. The new Totoro items were created by artists connected to Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, a purveyor of traditional Japanese crafts.

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Health
January 11, 2024

Japanese Scientists Are Developing a Way to Regrow Human Teeth

There's a typical cycle with teeth in humans. As newborns, we have none. Slowly they come in through the painful process of teething, and eventually, as toddlers, humans have a full head of baby teeth. Then in elementary school these begin to wiggle and come loose as adult teeth push up and out of the gums. Ideally, these teeth stick with us for our whole lives, but cavities, accidents, and age can cause missing digits.

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