Photo Contest
October 12, 2018

UK Royal Society of Biology Announces Winners of Amazing Annual Photo Contest

Over 2,500 photographs were submitted to the UK Royal Society of Biology‘s annual photo competition. Each year, amateur photographers and youth photographers are asked to enter their best biology photographs that demonstrate a particular theme. For 2018, “Patterns in Nature” was the directive and more than 900 photographers participated in one of the two competitions. Roberto Bueno won Photographer of the Year for his interesting image of larvae trails left on leaves in Canada's Yukon valley.

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Science
October 11, 2018

Scientist Recommends These Brain Games to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

As we age, keeping our brain sharp becomes more and more important. No one knows this better than Jessica Langbaum, a specialist in Alzheimer's prevention and associate director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative in Phoenix, Arizona. While some suggest crossword puzzles and games like Sudoku to give the brain mental stimulation, Langbaum shares that Alzheimer's prevention is a bit more complex.

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Street Art
October 11, 2018

Massive Painting of Neoclassical Girl Takes Over a Seven-Story Building

While most art lovers visit world-renowned art galleries to see famous masterpieces, some might be lucky enough to come across iconic historical paintings on the side of public buildings. French street artist and filmmaker Julien de Casabianca is known for pasting neoclassical paintings onto unexpected, inner-city surfaces as part of his ongoing Outings Project.

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Art
October 10, 2018

7 Most Important Art Fairs People Travel Across the World to See

In the 20th century, the art fair redefined the concept of collecting. Intended as a place for dealers, collectors, and connoisseurs of art to meet, this exhibition-based event has grown into an international phenomenon, with iterations popping up all over the globe. While there are over 260 art fairs in existence today, a handful have retained their status as the most significant. Here, we unpack these important art fairs, presenting 7 that are particularly popular.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.