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May 27, 2026

Artist Works With Bees To Repair Broken Ceramics in Kintsugi-Inspired Honeycomb Pottery

There is an old Japanese adage embedded in the philosophy of kintsugi: a broken thing, once mended with gold, becomes more beautiful than it ever was before. The cracks act as the very record of an object's life. Artist Ava Roth has taken that ancient wisdom and handed it, quite literally, to the bees.

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Endangered Animals

May 27, 2026

Kind Aquarium Workers Save Young Sea Turtle’s Life by Removing Barnacles Covering Its Entire Body

Almost all sea turtle species are classified as threatened or endangered under the IUCN Red List.

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Architecture

May 27, 2026

Architects Reimagine a Lost Belgian Abbey as a Transparent Steel Cathedral

For centuries, the church at Herkenrode Abbey stood as one of Belgium’s most important religious landmarks.

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Museums

May 27, 2026

Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ Is Getting Its Own Building in Major Redesign for the Louvre

For decades, seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum has meant navigating packed crowds, lifting a phone above hundreds of visitors, and catching only a brief glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous portrait. Now, the world’s most visited museum plans to completely transform that experience.

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Sculpture

May 27, 2026

Carpet-Covered Animal Sculptures Explore Domestic Confinement and Freedom

British multimedia artist Debbie Lawson creates surreal animal sculptures cloaked in ornate Persian carpets.

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Music

May 26, 2026

Shakira, BTS, and Madonna Will Headline the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show.

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Health

May 26, 2026

Scientists at Stanford Find a Way To Regrow Aging Knee Cartilage and Prevent Arthritis

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 53 million U.S. adults have arthritis, and that number is expected to increase as people live longer. This incurable condition affects the joints and the tissues around them. As such, managing symptoms is key to reducing pain and improving the quality of life for patients.

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Crafts

May 26, 2026

Travel the World Through Knitting in This Architecture-Inspired Pattern Book

Knitting is a practical skill to have, but useful doesn’t have to mean dull.

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Art

May 26, 2026

Monumental Woven Carpets Spill Through the Venice Biennale in Dreamlike Installation

Textile artist Faig Ahmed has long transformed the traditional carpet into something alive.

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Academy

May 26, 2026

Spring Into Color When You Learn To Paint Gorgeous Watercolor Flowers

Spring is the season of rebirth, and for one especially good reason: it’s when the flowers begin to bloom. Vibrant pinks, reds, and yellows dot the landscape, bringing life back into a previously drab landscape. Celebrate the season with art and, like the blooms, make your own fresh start by learning something new.

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