Design
September 17, 2023

Artist Reimagines Whales as High-Tech Steampunk Cities Roaming the Ocean

We usually think of nature and machinery as opposing forces, but in the hands of Eli Yoo, creator of M.C.A. Studio, they become one. His highly detailed sculptures reimagine whales as enormous cities roaming the ocean and as detailed steampunk creatures. In this way, he has envisioned a sci-fi future where the organic and the man-made are fully integrated.

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Astrophotography
September 15, 2023

Astrophotographer Travels to Remote Location to Capture Photo of ISS Transit

Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is willing to do whatever it takes to get the shot that he's after. And, in the case of his latest photo, that could even mean traveling to a remote location to set up his equipment on the side of the road. The results were well worth it, as he came away with what he calls “the most science-fiction photo” that he's ever taken.

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Entertainment
September 15, 2023

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Celebrate 35 Years of Marriage

Congratulations are in order for actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. The celebrity couple recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary, sharing some adorable messages and throwback images from when they first got together in the 80s on social media. Bacon marked the occasion by posting an older photo in which he kisses Sedgwick's head along with the message, “35 years feels like a heartbeat. #Anniversary.

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Archeology
September 14, 2023

Fossilized Footprints Present Evidence of Earliest Known Shoes

When were the first shoes created and worn? While archeologists are not able to pinpoint an exact moment of invention, there are good reasons to believe that walking on artificial soles dates back about 148,000 years. Three sites in South Africa featuring prints from early human ancestors bear some striking signs of footwear. As described in a paper in Ichnos, researchers are working towards developing techniques to recognize shod-hominin tracks.

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