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By merging ancient Mayan lime traditions with robotic fabrication, Dinorah Schulte reimagines sustainable construction
In Aztec mythology, the corn deity Cintéotl, whose name means “ear of corn,” was the son of the gods of fertility and abundance. Rituals in his honor reinforced community bonds and the collective labor that made corn cultivation possible. For the civilizations of Mesoamerica, corn was not merely a crop. It was called tlaolli in Nahuatl, meaning “our sustenance,” and it held the culture’s spiritual, economic, and social fabric together across millennia…
How Google DeepMind’s AI is unlocking the 98% of our genome science couldn’t read
In January 2026, researchers at Google DeepMind published AlphaGenome in Nature, introducing one of the most powerful artificial-intelligence systems yet developed for interpreting genomic regulation. Designed to analyze long genetic sequences at unprecedented resolution, the model represents a significant step toward understanding how the genome regulates life at its most fundamental level.
Research at The Ohio State University shows shiitake mushrooms can function as organic memory devices
In a laboratory at The Ohio State University, shiitake mushrooms are being conditioned to retain electrical history.
Under carefully controlled stimulation, networks of fungal tissue exhibit measurable and repeatable shifts in conductivity. Their resistance changes depending on prior electrical activity, a defining characteristic of memristors—components whose present state depends on past signals. In experimental configurations, these biological networks function as organic memristive systems.
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At the Root of Humanity: 773,000-Year-Old Fossils from Morocco
Self portrait of Dr. Jean-Jacques Hublin, Image credit: Collège de France How North African mandibles reveal populations near the human-Neanderthal divergence In the coastal formations of Casablanca, Morocco, where ancient sea levels carved caves into

Cloud-9: The Failed Galaxy That Proves Dark Matter Theory Right
Dr. Alejandro Benitez-Llambay, principal investigator of the Cloud-9 discovery. Image credit: Dr. Alejandro Benitez-Llambay How Hubble’s dark matter-dominated gas cloud offers a rare window into cosmic structure In the vast cosmic tapestry where galaxies blaze

The Stopwatches in the Bee Brain: How Insects Master Time and What It Means for AI
A new study published in Biology Letters has revealed that bumblebees, with brains smaller than a cubic millimeter, are capable of perceiving and processing time intervals with surprising accuracy…
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Architecture

Powering the Moon: The Lunar South Pole Solar Tower

Reimagining a Legacy: Foster + Partners Presents Vision for New Manchester United Stadium

Redefining Urban Space: Heatherwick Studio’s Visionary Transformation of Louisville’s Belvedere

A New Cultural Icon for Kosovo: BIG and ALB-Architect Reveal a Fluid, Photovoltaic Opera House in Prishtina

Zaha Hadid Architects to Design Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, Serbia

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

Riyadh Metro: A Paradigm Shift in Urban Mobility

Mars Dune Alpha: Pioneering a New Era of Space Architecture

Singapore’s Vertical Garden: CapitaSpring Wins World’s Best High-Rise

DATALAND: The World’s First AI Art Museum Set to Open in Los Angeles

Ithra and Colab Unite to Launch Pioneering Materials Library in Saudi Arabia

Energy Vault and SOM Unveil Revolutionary Gravity Energy Storage Partnership

Zaha Hadid Architects Weaves Floating Indoor and Outdoor Spaces for Sejong Cultural Centre

A Harmonious Blend of Danish and Japanese Architecture: NOT A HOTEL on Sagi Island

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

The Paper Wonders of Rogan Brown

Robust Simplicity – Timeless “Horned Animals” Sculpted by Gé Pellini

Precious Light – Interview with Contemporary Ink Artist Ms. Wu Lan-Chiann

The Topopointillism of Ed Fairburn’s Cartographic Portraiture Painting

Victoria Herrera’s Exquisite Paintings Reveal Elusive Nature

Jill Soukup’s Horses Paintings Evoke American West Fascination

Elysium Paradise, Magnificent Mixed Media Art by Guang-Yu Zhang

The Pixelated Wood Sculptures of Hsu Tung Han

Watercolor Perfection of Natural Water

Perseverance in the Making

Vibrant Cityscapes under Sung Eun Kim’s Brushes

Forever Sensational Paintings by Jean-Humbert Savoldelli

Art by Puthur Wins High Acclaim

Shioh Kato, Master of Blending Modern Art with Calligraphy

The New Horizon – Portraits by Oliver Sin
Photography

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

Capturing Nature’s Elegance: An Interview with the Siena Photo Awards 2023 Winner, Fabio Savini

Liron Gertsman: The Avian Virtuoso Behind the 2023 Audubon Grand Prize

Nguyen Ngoc Thien: A Photographic Whiz of Visual Storytelling


Capturing Life’s Beauty Through the Lens: An Interview with Award Winning Photographer, Aya Okawa
Ceramics, Glass, Pottery & Clay Arts

The Alternative Worlds Created by J. Kowalczyk

The Hands Bring the Indigenous & Modern Worlds Together by Valerie Seaberg
Design & Craft

CCILU, the Forefront of Sustainable Shoe Making

From Wall Hanging to Tableware – The Appeal of Washi

Garri Dadyan, A Virtuoso of Metal Work
Music & Media Art
Conservation & Sustainability

The Importance of Preserving Ancient Trees by Dr. Gianluca Piovesan

Bring New Life to Coral Reefs by Jérémy Gobé

A Tasmanian Protector of Nature, Sarah Lloyd

Interview with J. Nichols – the Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma
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Medicine

Interview with Dr. Trounce, Director of Stanford Biosecurity

Andrew Hessel and His Creation
Science & Technology

The Microcosm Within: Inside the Groundbreaking MICrONS Brain Mapping Project

From Black Holes to White Holes: A New Vision of Cosmic Time

Brewing Intelligence: The Robot Barista Ushering in an Era of Adaptive Machines

Friction’s Electric Promise: Dr. Ignaas Jimidar on Powering the Future

Innovative Battery Electrode Made From Tin Foam: X-Ray Imaging Reveals Internal Evolution

Eight Arms, Infinite Motion: Unraveling the Octopus’s Extraordinary Dexterity

The Quantum Cipher: When Light Becomes the Unbreakable Lock of Tomorrow’s Digital Fortress

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
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