Nature
August 12, 2024

Trees “Hold Their Breath” During Wildfires To Avoid Damage From the Smoke

The harmful particles and gases in wildfire smoke are just as bad for trees as they are for humans and animals. And while we may stay indoors or wear masks to protect ourselves, trees also have a clever system to withstand the aftermath of forest fires. A study conducted by MJ Riches and Delphine Farmer from Colorado State University found that trees pretty much “hold their breath” to avoid damage from the smoke.

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Art History
August 11, 2024

7 Fernando Botero Paintings That Highlight His Love of Full-Figured Forms

Embed from Getty Images One of the most famous living artists from Latin America, Colombian artist and sculptor Fernando Botero is known for his paintings and sculptures of exaggerated, voluptuous forms. The creative has produced thousands of artworks in his signature style—known as “Boterismo“—and he continues to be as prolific as ever. “I'm a tireless worker; I don't consider painting a work, it is not an obligation, I do it for pleasure,” he says.

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Cats
August 10, 2024

9 Fun Facts About Maine Coons, the Gentle Giants of the Cat World

Anyone who has ever had a Maine Coon in their life knows that these gentle giants are something special. Their incredible size, long coats, bushy tails, and loving personalities have made them one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. As one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coons are majestic cats that have a delightfully playful side.

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Archeology
August 9, 2024

Divers Find 3,000-Year-Old Statue With Human Fingerprints on It at Bottom of Lake in Italy

The volcano-rich area of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, is somewhat shrouded in mystery—one that researchers only began to unravel in recent decades. And now, they found a piece that could offer a little more insight into those who once populated this region. During work at the underwater archaeological site, divers found an ancient clay figurine from the Iron Age.

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My Modern Met

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