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Thursday, April 24, 2025

A person in a blue jacket and orange pants sitting on a snow-covered rock formation during the daytime, by the freezing Gosaikunda Lake, Nepal

A person standing in front of a mountain in the Himalayas, Nepal

A view from a brown dome tent overlooking the Himalayas in Nepal

A man observing the frozen lake at Gosaikunda, Nepal

A man standing on top of mountain beside cairn stones, Ice Lake, Bhakra, Nepal

Nepal: the ultimate trekking and climbing destination

The majestic Himalayas and diverse trails of the ultimate adventure hub

Rio de Janeiro - Rebeca Andrade during a women's artistic gymnastics team final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, in which Brazil finished in eighth place

Brazil's gymnastics triumph at Paris 2024: Rebeca leads

Exploring Brazil's Olympic success, Rebeca Andrade's impact, and the challenges behind the sport

An astronaut floating on space with the Earth as background

The Pale Blue Dot

A cosmic perspective on our existence

A cartoon of a woman talking on a cell phone, lying on the floor, depicted as a meme

Power of memes: shaping communication and society

Cultural, political, and social impact of memes in the digital age

On the Street

Now is the time for action

Economy & Politics

Time to dethrone economics

Economy versus ecology

Love is the bridge between you and everything

Opera in black by Mariella Busi De Logu at the Peace Park in Ravenna, Italy, 2023 (photo by Sara Maioli)

Exploring "Opera in black": a mosaic biennale masterpiece

Memory, mourning, and harmony in nature's sacred conversations

The Origin of Life

Science & Technology

The Origin of Life on Earth

An unsolved problem or a mistery?

Bali rice fields

A Balinese Dinner Safari

"Pachinko" is a testament to women's ability to endure even the harshest conditions

The most underrated streaming service

Five Apple TV+ series you should check

Architecture & Design

Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia, São Paulo, Brazil

Paulo Mendes da Rocha: shaping Brazilian brutalism

Architecture with bold concrete forms, social purpose, and a legacy of public spaces

Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum, Atami Plum Garden, Shizuoka, Japan © Alma Reyes

A mountainside estate of Japanese plums

Flower viewing at the Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka

Art

Solar paintings: "Between land art and street art", In 2005, Serge Petit, concerned about environmental issues, developed the very particular technique of solar paints

Serge Petit’s solar paintings: an artistic answer to AI

Harnessing sunlight for eco-friendly art in the age of AI

David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo, Firenze, Italy

Art on the road: an art lover's journey through Italy

Italy's cultural heart by following the footsteps of iconic artists

Culture

Ganesha the Hindu elephant god symbolizes protection and the removal of obstacles from one's path

The great Ganesh festival in India

A celebration of unity, devotion, and prosperity

Edinburgh, Scotland, is home to stunning Gothic architecture, showcasing its rich historical and cultural heritage

The gothic deception: fear and morality in Clermont

The Northanger Abbey horrid novels

Economy & Politics

A foot standing on a globe, crushing it against a surface of shattered glass—a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked power and the urgent need for renewed global solidarity

The start of a new century?

Ending multilateralism, welfare states, and democracy

A painting depicting a group of men laboring together in a factory by Pieter de Josselin de Jong

The global case for a living wage

Justifications and a proposed framework for global implementation

Entertainment

A pocket watch sunk in the sand

Under-the-radar time travel flicks

A new journey back to the future

The Virgin Spring remains a standout work in Bergman’s filmography, cementing its place as a thought-provoking meditation on violence, morality, and spirituality

The Virgin Spring: faith and revenge

Bergman’s poetic exploration of faith and morality

Fashion

It's back: Gigi Hadid, a Victoria's Secret veteran, opened the 2024 show on its return after six years

The return of Victoria’s Secret

Between nostalgia and the need for reinvention

Pearl Jam's raw energy on stage at the 1992 Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, perfectly encapsulated the rebellious spirit of grunge, where torn jeans, flannel shirts, and unkempt hair became symbols of anti-fashion and individuality

A timeline of style and sound: how music has shaped fashion

Uncovering the unseen threads connecting music, identity, and fashion trends

Feature

A ravaged city street, building turned to rubble

The fog of wartime horror

Everyday lives shattered, families broken, souls in tatters

A hand within a frame, word projected into it

The latch-love syndrome

On the philosophy of dreamers

Food & Wine

A young, sporty guy holding a towel and a water bottle, while drinking both coffee and an energy drink, highlighting a combination of hydration and energy consumption

Energy drinks consumption among adolescents in Sweden

Rising consumption rates and their impact on adolescent health

Close-up of hands arranging apples with edible coatings, showcasing food preservation and waste reduction efforts

Innovative food preservation technologies

Exploring HPP, PEF, MAP, edible coatings, cold Plasma, nanoencapsulation, and biopreservation

Science & Technology

A young woman during a nap

Good sleep can prevent aneurysms

Sleep problems can cause hypertension, leading to aneurysms in the brain.

A glowing shield rises from a digital network, representing advanced cybersecurity protection in the digital age, emphasizing child protection technology and the role of AI in securing online spaces

UK’s landmark AI legislation against child exploitation

Combating AI-generated abuse material and addressing ethical challenges in AI regulation

Sport

Francis Ouimet (May 8, 1893 – September 2, 1967) was an American amateur golfer from Brookline, Massachusetts, whose remarkable success helped break the British upper-class stigma surrounding golf and played a pivotal role in popularizing the sport in the United States

The unstoppable journey of Francis Ouimet

Don’t change the game; change how you play it

An orange and black off-road bicycle perched on a hill during sunset, with the warm glow of the fading light illuminating the scene

Bicycling culture of Kashmir, India

Like rest of the world, there was sharp demand of bicycles during and post-pandemic period

Travel

Luxury boats line the crystal-clear shores of Sardinia, Italy

From deck to dinner: a Sardinian story

Where sea, rest, and taste converge in Northern Sardinia

The Merlion fountain, illuminated by lights, stands proudly overlooking Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands

Singapore: where technology, tourism & tea converge

Rich history, iconic landmarks, and luxurious hotels define this vibrant city

Wellness

A serene stack of balanced stones symbolizes the art of focus and mindfulness

10 ways to stay focused

Simple steps to banish distraction and conquer your goals

Two colleagues collaborate to brainstorm ideas, using sticky notes to capture each potential solution as they work through the problem-solving process

Effective problem-solving: techniques to overcome challenges

Unlocking practical approaches to tackle complex problems and achieve success

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Krakow Kobarid Luxembourg Frankfurt am Main Vienna Zurich Riga Vilnius Stockholm Santiago Los Angeles Munich Paris Chicago Copenhagen Montreal Graz Lisbon San Francisco New York Madrid Oshkosh

Various artists, Art Vancouver 2024, exhibition view. Courtesy of Art Vancouver

Art Vancouver 2025. A celebration of contemporary art

24 — 27 Apr 2025 at Art Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada

Peter Bonner, Kinglake, 2009. Courtesy of Anita Shapolsky Gallery

A dialogue between Ernest Briggs and Peter Bonner

24 Apr — 1 Aug 2025 at the Anita Shapolsky Gallery in New York, United States

Joana Galego, These stories aren’t mine. Courtesy of Isabel Sullivan Gallery

Seashells in my mother’s garden (...)

24 Apr — 31 May 2025 at Isabel Sullivan Gallery in New York, United States

Dafna Maimon, Homebody (still), 2025. Courtesy of Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

25 Apr — 21 Sep 2025 at the Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland

Tosca. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

25 Apr — 6 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

US Marine Corps soldier, M249 machine gun team, stationed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, 2008. Courtesy of La Boverie

Ars mechanica, the driving force

25 Apr — 27 Jul 2025 at La Boverie in Liège, Belgium

Brian Rutenberg, Uptergrove 7, 2024. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries

25 Apr — 24 May 2025 at LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States

Glendon Cordell, The world within (detail). Courtesy of GR gallery

25 Apr — 1 Jun 2025 at the GR Gallery in New York, United States

Maayan Elyakim, Camel table, 2025. Courtesy of the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences

26 Apr — 20 Jul 2025 at the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences in Los Angeles, United States

Peter Frederiksen, Fighting for scraps, 2024. Courtesy of Massey Klein Gallery

Even a worm will turn

26 Apr — 7 Jun 2025 at Massey Klein Gallery in New York, United States

Rachel Cope, Liminal shelter, 2025. Courtesy of Massey Klein Gallery

Realms beyond the visible

26 Apr — 7 Jun 2025 at Massey Klein Gallery in New York, United States

Les pêcheurs de perles. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

Les pêcheurs de perles

27 Apr — 7 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Jan Brueghel, The elder, Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld. Courtesy of Artcurial

Between heaven and Earth

30 Apr — 15 Sep 2025 at Artcurial in Paris, France

KunstRai, exhibition view of the 2023 edition. Courtesy of KunstRai

KunstRai celebrates 40th anniversary with festive edition

30 Apr — 4 May 2025 at KunstRai in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lucas Arruda, Untitled (from the Deserto-Modelo series) (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Carré d’Art-Musée d’art contemporain

30 Apr — 5 Oct 2025 at the Carré d’Art in Nîmes, France

Réception d’une ambassade vénitienne par le gouverneur de damas. Courtesy of Musée du Louvre

Mamluks, 1250-1517

30 Apr — 28 Jul 2025 at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Do Ho Suh, Robin Hood gardens, Woolmore Street, London E14 0HG, 2018 (still). Courtesy of Tate Modern

The Genesis exhibition. Do Ho Suh, walk the house

1 May — 19 Oct 2025 at the Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom

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