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August 14, 2023

Energetic Teacher Makes Physics Accessible and Fun in Insightful Series of Educational Videos

Out of all fields of science, physics has a reputation for being daunting to the general public. On top of complex formulas, the abstract concepts that make it up are sometimes simply hard to grasp. That's why professor Tatiana Erukhimova works alongside the team of the Physics & Astronomy department at Texas A&M University (TAMU)

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Architecture

August 14, 2023

Stunning Medieval Mosaic Floors of the Duomo Di Siena Are Revealed Only Twice a Year

Decoration is usually found on the walls, but why not the ceilings and floors too?

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Music

August 13, 2023

Guitarist Asks Stranger To Sing With Him and Is Shocked by His Amazing Performance

New York City is a place brimming with talent. So, a good singing voice may be hiding just about anywhere.

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Renaissance Art

August 13, 2023

Genius Mind of Leonardo da Vinci Is Now on Display in Largest Online Archive

Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519. Over the course of his life, the Italian Renaissance man proved his genius across multiple fields, including painting, drawing, inventing, and anatomy. His Codices in particular hold the internal workings of his mind. Spanning about 6,000 pages, these collected notes can now be explored through an online experience, aptly called Inside A Genius Mind, which was created by a fascinating collaboration of AI technology and human scholarship.

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Sculpture

August 12, 2023

Artist Collaborates With Bees To Create Sculptural Wax Skulls

For nearly 20 years, Slovakian artist Tomáš Libertíny has been working with bees to produce collaborative sculptures.

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Science

August 12, 2023

30 Million People Today Are Descendants of Passengers on the Mayflower

Are you a descendant of one of the passengers who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower over 400 years ago?

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Art

August 11, 2023

Mysterious Totem Pole Pops up on British Cliff and No One Knows Who Put It There

Due to their epic proportions and intricate designs, totems are always a sight to behold. And while most designs out there inspire a feeling of magnificence, one that appeared in the UK is also shrouded in mystery. A totem pole has popped on top of a cliff along the southern coast of Britain, and no one knows who made it nor who placed it there.

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Astronomy

August 11, 2023

First-Ever Mom and Daughter Pair Go to Space Together

What's your go-to mother-daughter bonding activity?

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Photo Contest

August 11, 2023

Cute Winning Photos from the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards

After announcing the finalists last month, the Comedy Pet Photography Awards have revealed the winners of its 2023 contest.

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Environment

August 11, 2023

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Drops Over 60% in July

The environment is scoring another victory, with data showing that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen at least 60% in July compared to last year. Environment Minister Marina Silva shared the news with the Guardian ahead of a regional Amazon summit intended to bolster the protection of this precious resource.

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