Art
June 13, 2026

teamLab’s Immersive and Infinite Installations Are Coming to Chicago in Fall 2026

The internationally renowned Japanese art collective teamLab is bringing a major exhibition to Chicago this fall. Opening September 22, 2026, at the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago, teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity will feature immersive installations, digital artworks, and a North American premiere. Founded in 2001, teamLab has built an international following through large-scale experiences that blend art, science, technology, and nature.

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Archeology
June 12, 2026

2,000-Year-Old Headless Athena Statue Made of Marble Unearthed in Modern-Day Turkey

A glimpse into the past is always remarkable, but especially when that past stretches back to the days of Ancient Rome. A new discovery in modern-day Turkey does exactly that. A 2-meter-tall (6.6-foot-tall) statue of Athena carved from white marble has been unearthed at the archaeological site of Laodiceia. The statue was found facedown amid debris and is almost completely intact, with only its head missing.

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Photo Contest
June 11, 2026

The 2026 Weather Photographer of the Year Competition Is Now Open for Submissions

The Weather Photographer of the Year is now accepting entries for its 2026 competition. Hosted by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS), it honors images that showcase the power, beauty, and ultimately the impact of weather. Last year’s winning photographs, for instance, were a mixture of rare sights—like circular rainbows—and images illustrating the influence of climate change on storms and sunshine across the globe. You can’t talk about the weather without mentioning climate change.

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Animals
June 11, 2026

Filmmaker Documents Killer Whales “Spyhopping” To Have a Look at Him and His Crew on a Boat

Killer whales are among the most curious and clever animals on the planet. This has led them to develop some unique behaviors to better understand the world around them, or keep an eye on potential prey. New Zealand-based filmmaker Richard Sidey experienced one such action from up close… maybe too close. During his adventures in Antarctica, he has seen orcas “spyhopping” on him, which looks either funny or intimidating, depending on who you ask.

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