Animals
February 23, 2022

Google App Uses Artificial Intelligence to Find Your Pet’s Look-Alike in Art History

In 2018, Google put their impressive artificial intelligence to use in a new way. People took selfies and uploaded snaps on the Google Arts & Culture app. The app then analyzed your appearance and found doppelgängers throughout hundreds of years of art history. Even celebrities jumped on the trend by posting their unlikely look-alikes. Now, your beloved pets can use the app with a new feature called Pet Portraits.

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Landscape Photography
February 23, 2022

Photographer Captures the Candy-Colored Beauty of a Pink Lagoon in Australia

We're used to seeing sparkling blue, green, and crystal waters, but sometimes, nature throws a curveball. Located on the west coast of Australia is a candy-colored body of water called Hutt Lagoon. It is a saltwater lake that derives its pink color from the carotenoid-producing algae Dunaliella salina, a food-coloring agent and source of vitamin A.

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Social Cause
February 22, 2022

Library of Congress Adds Black Lives Matter Memorial Posters to Its Digital Collection

As protest overtook the streets of Washington D.C. during the summer of 2020, the fence that once stood between the White House and demonstrators at Lafayette Park slowly evolved into a living art exhibit. Though the barricade was originally erected for security purposes, protestors took it upon themselves to convert the barrier into a makeshift gallery wall.

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Sculpture
February 22, 2022

Incredible Sculpture in Beijing Says “Hello” in 101 Different Languages

Language lovers will appreciate a steel sculpture created in celebration of Beijing Foreign Studies University's 80th anniversary. Embracing the university's keywords of communication, exchange, and connection, artist Hu Quanchun designed a flowing sculpture with a special surprise engraved on the underside. Across the entire surface, the word hello is written in 101 different languages. This choice reflects the 101 language programs at BFSU and its warm embrace of other cultures.

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