NEOWISE, a spacecraft that studied faraway cosmic objects before shifting its focus closer to home, has reached the end of its life. But its legacy lives on.On Thursday, scientists and engineers in Southern California got an exclusive glimpse at a recent snaps... More »
Your work is quite painterly. Does your painting process involve layers of paint and glazing?No, mainly it is a process of thought akin to “ start with the finish “ . I attempt to start each brush stroke as the finish. It is an economy of brushstrokes but it a... More »
Let’s take a break from the drama of the 2024 election, the great struggle to rule the American imperium, and talk about another empire dealing with turmoil and self-doubt: the almighty Walt Disney Company, the House of the Mouse, which is currently poised som... More »
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and now Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, was a high school teacher and football coach in rural Minnesota nearly two decades ago. He also devoted time and energy to help his students create the school’s first Gay-Straight All... More »
I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted—and much more than usual since Mercury went retrograde.Apparently, I’m not alone: Searches for “does Mercury retrograde affect sleep?” have increased by 600%, according to Google trends, and several friends, family me... More »
Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the night sky, are one of them.The latest observable meteor show... More »
The amino acid cysteine is important for the production of keratin, “a key protein in hair, skin, and nails,” Milena adds. Without adequate protein intake, your hair growth cycle can become disrupted, leading to increased hair shedding and nails can become bri... More »
Women are competing in breaking in greater numbers and, thanks to better training and more opportunities, with more dynamic moves.The story is an essential piece of hip-hop canon: DJ Kool Herc set the musical genre in motion at a party thrown in the Bronx in 1... More »
A panel of nine judges will apply Olympic rules to the dance form that originated as a free-flowing expression of hip-hop culture.Amid the dynamic head spins, twirling windmills and athletic airflares that will be on display at the Place de la Concorde during ... More »