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A Collection of Our Interviews
Science
Beneath the vast, undulating surface of the Mediterranean Sea, a silent observer has been watching the cosmos with unwavering patience. On February 13, 2023, that observer—KM3NeT, the cubic-kilometer neutrino telescope—detected something extraordinary: a cosmic ghost, a particle with energy so immense it challenges our very understanding of the universe′s most violent phenomena. This event, named KM3-230213A, marks the highest-energy neutrino ever observed, an astonishing 220 petaelectronvolts (PeV)—220 million billion electron volts. After meticulous data analysis, the KM3NeT Collaboration has now announced this unprecedented discovery to the world, with details published in Nature on February 12, 2025.
This detection is not just a breakthrough; it is a paradigm shift. For the first time, there is concrete evidence that neutrinos of such extreme energy are produced somewhere in the cosmos. This elusive…
Architecture
Rising gracefully from the heart of Prishtina, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo is poised to redefine the city′s artistic landscape. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) in collaboration with ALB-Architect, this visionary structure is more than a performance venue—it is a testament to Kosovo′s evolving cultural identity, representing a significant investment in the nation’s artistic future. Draped in a sinuous, photovoltaic panel-clad skin, the building not only embodies movement, fluidity, and tradition, but also integrates sustainable design principles, heralding a new era for the performing arts in the region and a commitment to environmentally conscious building.
Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, the theatre will house the Kosovo Philharmonic, Ballet, and Opera, establishing a permanent home for these vital cultural institutions…
ART
In the depths of Quebec′s winter, where mercury retreats to the abyss of -35°C, Stephen Pon′s studio emerges as an ark of radiance. Here, in this crucible of creation, warmth flows not merely from glowing furnaces but emanates from the artist himself, whose graceful presence mirrors the fluid elegance of his crystalline forms. Within these walls, Pon wields glass like a poet′s pen, capturing ephemeral moments of human experience in eternal suspension.
His masterworks stand as timekeepers of the ineffable—transparent figures drift through pristine glass like celestial dancers caught in mid-flight, their forms telling stories of existence itself. Each piece becomes a window into both time and timelessness, where Pon transmutes cold matter into vessels of profound contemplation. These floating, interweaving forms speak in whispers of glass about the eternal questions of being.
Our Narratives is a collection of original artwork, research, and commentary that fully encapsulates and displays each creator′s unique stories and experiences, with the purpose of inspiring as many readers as possible.
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Architecture/Design

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Riyadh Metro: A Paradigm Shift in Urban Mobility

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Spiraling Toward the Future: The Star’s Visionary Hollywood Office Tower

Dr. Mattheos Santamouris: Leading the Charge in Urban Cooling Innovations at UNSW Sydney

Moss Columns: Forging a New Alliance Between Nature and Technology

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Art

Glass Beyond Time: Stephen Pon’s Human Odyssey

Reflections of the Soul: The Art of Kuo, Hsin-i

Dragon’s Tender Whispers: The Artistic Journey of Junko Umemiya

Refracting Brilliance: The Glass Artistry of Brent Kee Young

Taiwan’s Emerging Artist Julia Hung: a Dynamic Perspective on Multicultural Art

Fostering Aesthetic Elegance: The Visionary Glass Art of Jiyong Lee

Vanessa Barragão: The Fusion of Textile Art and Environmentalism

Harmonizing Art, Nature and Mathematics: The Captivating Kinetic Sculptures of Reuben Margolin

The Sublime Nature Beauty Portrayed by John MacDonald

A World “Neither Here nor There” as Portrayed by Nathan Walsh

DRIFT’s Performative Installations that Connect to Nature

A Pure Pursuit of Harmonious Coexistence with Nature by Sculptor Christian Verginer

The Dancing Iris by Ingrid Elias

The Breathtaking Scientific Glass Art Of Bernd Weinmayer

Tachiki Yoshie’s Exquisite Flora Art
Photography

The Sky is Her Canvas: Joanna L. Steidle’s Journey to Redefining Drone Photography

The Art of the Invisible: How One Scientist’s Failed Experiment Captured the Hidden Beauty of Life

Orchestrating Ephemeral Moments: The Transcendent Vision of Jiří Hřebíček in Contemporary Wildlife Photography

Capturing Change from Above: The Aerial Vision of Photographer Nilmini De Silva

Stargazer Extraordinaire: Gary Lopez’s Fusion of Art and Astrophotography

The Ethereal Beauty of Deception: Georgina Steytler’s “March of the Spider Orchids”

The Microscopic Muse: Wim van Egmond’s Remarkable Journey in Art and Science




Through the Lens: Ju Shen Lee’s Journey to Document the Beauty and Bonds in South East Asia

Fusing Art and Science: Małgorzata Lisowska’s Exploration of Healing Through Microscope Photography

A Glimpse into the Microcosm: Hassanain Qambari’s Visionary Triumph in Nikon Small World Competition


Tim Boomer’s Triumph in the 2023 Nikon Small World Competition: A Deep Dive into Macro Photography’s Wonders
Artisan and Craft

Polly Adams Sutton’s ‘Ebb Tide’: A Masterpiece of Contemporary Basketry

The Fascination of Bamboo Art: An Interview with Taiwanese Bamboo Artist Ching-Ke Lin

Tatami Reimagined: The Creative Journey of the Tatami ReFab Project

Unique Furniture Designs Combine Simplicity with Functionality by Deniz Aktay

From Wall Hanging to Tableware – The Appeal of Washi

Garri Dadyan, A Virtuoso of Metal Work
Ceramics/Pottery

Sculpting the Void: Ken Eastman’s Journey Through Form and Emptiness

Curtis Benzle’s Artistic Voyage: Refining the Elegance of Colored Translucent Porcelain

Mesmerized Wonders of Yuan-te Wang’s Ceramic Art

Paradigm of Perfection – Inaba’s Ceramics

“Kutani” Ware’s New Look By Kazuyoshi Kitamura

The Unyieldingly Talented Alberto Bustos

The Hands Bring the Indigenous & Modern Worlds Together by Valerie Seaberg
Digital Art/Media Art

Kahori Maki: Motion’s Muse and the Depth of Multi-Dimensional Artistry

Nature, Data, and Art: The Innovative Fusion in Claude Studio’s Media Artistry

Kathrin Federer’s Mesmerizing Digital Art
Community

Meet a Few of the Heroes behind the Marin County Genealogical Society

Guardians of Wild Birds in Marin, CA

How I Captured Mail Thieves
Conservation and Sustainability


Revolutionizing Chemistry: A New Frontier in Sustainable Innovation

Breaking the Forever Chain: A New Hope for PFAS-Free Water

Bacteria-Powered Plastics: A Breakthrough in Thermally Stable and Biodegradable Polymers

Israeli Scientists Utilize CRISPR Technology for Sustainable Farming: Advancing Towards Water-Saving Tomato Cultivation

Dr. Marco Contardi: Pioneering Coral Protection Research with Curcumin

Major Breakthrough in Synthetic Spider Silk Fabrication Made by Dr. Fuzhong Zhang

“Rootfull” Design by Zena Holloway


The Importance of Preserving Ancient Trees by Dr. Gianluca Piovesan

CCILU, the Forefront of Sustainable Shoe Making

Bring New Life to Coral Reefs by Jérémy Gobé
Food/Health

Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Dementia Diagnosis with EEGs by Researchers at Mayo Clinic

Sea Cucumbers: A Promising Natural Solution for Diabetes Prevention and Management by Dr. Permal Deo

“Feed Your Brain” and “Feed Your Brain Cookbook“- Books on How to Nourish Your Brain by Dr. Delia McCabe

Chocolate Artistry by Luis Amado

Creating the Foodloose ‘Silk Road’ between the West and the East

Meera Cooks Nourishing Delicious Food
History & Prehistory

The Mystery of the ‘Wheel of Ghosts’: Ancient Observatory or Something Else?

Echoes of Time: Unveiling the Sonic Tapestry of Ancient Finnish Rock Art

Ancient Insights: Unveiling the Mysteries of Rock Art in the Colombian Amazon

Sima Qian and Beyond by History Professor Grant Hardy

The Pacific Squadron of Imperial Russian Navy at San Francisco in 1863
Literature & Music

Special Dedication from Chener Cherry Yuan
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Because I Could Not Stop for Death (479) ~ Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

Pilgrimage to Emptiness in Tang Poetry
Medicine

Gut Virus Linked to Alzheimer’s: New Research Highlights a Surprising Brain-Gut Connection


A Glimpse into the Microcosm: Hassanain Qambari’s Visionary Triumph in Nikon Small World Competition

Revolutionizing Regenerative Medicine: Dr. Kristopher Kilian’s Breakthrough with Trpzip Hydrogel


ERX-41, A New Paradigm for Cancer Treatment by Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn

Dr. John Sayer’s Discovery of TULP3-related Ciliopathy, A Breakthrough in Gene Medicine


Interview with Dr. Trounce, Director of Stanford Biosecurity

Andrew Hessel and His Creation
Philosophy

Riding the Waves of Change An Introduction to the I Ching

The Patterns of Life
Science

The Deep-Sea Revelation: KM3NeT Detects the Most Energetic Neutrino Ever Observed

When Quantum Meets Classical: A New Era of Internet Communication

Smart Crystals Draw Inspiration from Desert Life to Revolutionize Water Harvesting

Navigating with Precision: How Kuhl’s Pipistrelle Bats Use Acoustic Maps and Vision

Unveiling Order in Cosmic Chaos: A Revolutionary Look at the Three-Body Problem

Nature’s Hidden Artistry: Unveiling the Secret Blueprints of Flower Patterns

Uncovering a New Marine Symbiosis: Rhizobia and Diatoms Partner to Fix Nitrogen and Boost Marine Productivity

Groundbreaking Discovery: Orangutan Uses Medicinal Plant for Wound Treatment

Unveiling Japan’s Hidden Flora: Dr. Kenji Suetsugu’s Botanical Discoveries

Unraveling Our Tailless Heritage: Dr. Bo Xia’s Groundbreaking Discovery on Human Evolution

Dr. Paul Robin’s Ionic Computing Revolution: Artificial Neurons Shaping the New Era of Future Electronic Memory


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Dr. Yujia Zhang: Innovations in Bio-integrated Devices
Travel

Northwest Loop Trip, China

All White in Wulan Butong, Inner Mongolia, China

{My China Trips} Mt. Huashan Trip

North Yellow Mountain ~ Baishi Mountain
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