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Photography

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

What if a botched stain could reveal a hidden world? That′s exactly what happened for Dr. Amy Engevik when a lab mishap unexpectedly produced a mesmerizing image of a mouse′s small intestine—so striking it placed her fourth in the 2024 Nikon Small World Competition. Renowned for spotlighting the world′s finest photomicrography, the contest recognized something truly special in this accidental discovery.

In vivid purples and teals, Dr. Engevik′s award-winning photo more closely resembles an abstract masterpiece than a scientific specimen. Under the microscope, perfectly aligned intestinal structures unfold like an otherworldly forest, reminding us that some of the most remarkable insights can arise when we least expect them,

″It was actually an unexpected outcome,″ Dr. Engevik recalls with a laugh. ″My primary stain had failed, but the secondary stains revealed something remarkable.″ That something was an exceptionally rare…

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Microscopic Portrait of a Mouse Small Intestine. Fourth Place, 2024 Nikon Small World Competition by Dr. Amy Engevik, Biologist, GI Tract Researcher, USA
Microscopic Portrait of a Mouse Small Intestine. Fourth Place, 2024 Nikon Small World Competition, Image credit: Dr. Amy Engevik

Architecture

Xi’an’s New Landmark: Heatherwick Studio Blends Vertical Gardens with Traditional Tilework

In the city of Xi′an, home to the famous Terracotta Warriors, a striking new building is transforming the city′s appearance. The architectural firm Heatherwick Studio, based in London and known for their creative major projects, has just revealed their latest work: the Xi′an Centre Culture Business District (CCBD). This massive development, covering 155,000 square meters, cleverly combines traditional Chinese culture with modern architectural design.

The project celebrates Xi′an′s historic connection to ceramics, featuring over 100,000 specially designed and glazed tiles that cover the building′s exterior walls, columns, and curved beams. Working with local tile experts, Heatherwick Studio created numerous test pieces to achieve just the right blend of colors and textures. The tiles aren′t just for looking at—visitors are welcome to feel them, creating an interactive experience.

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Xi'an CCBD by Heatherwick Studio, Architecture firm, London, UK
Xi'an CCBD by Heatherwick Studio, Image credit: Qingyan Zhu

Science

When Quantum Meets Classical: A New Era of Internet Communication

In a breakthrough that could reshape the future of telecommunications, Northwestern University researchers have achieved what many thought impossible: quantum teleportation over fiber optic cables already carrying conventional internet traffic. This achievement, led by Professor Prem Kumar, demonstrates that quantum and classical communications can coexist in our current infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing how we approach the future of secure communications.

We recently had the privilege of interviewing Professor Kumar, and the following is his detailed explanation of this complex field and the significant strides his team has made.

Classical vs. Quantum: A Tale of Two Systems
To understand the significance of this breakthrough, Professor Kumar first explains the fundamental difference between classical and…

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Breakthrough Achievement: Quantum and Classical Signals Coexist Scientists successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation through active fiber optic networks, marking a significant step toward practical quantum communications by Dr. Prem Kumar, Director of the Center for Photonic Communication and Computing, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northwestern University, USA
Breakthrough Achievement: Quantum and Classical Signals Coexist Scientists successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation through active fiber optic networks, marking a significant step toward practical quantum communications Image credit: www.ournarratives.net

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