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Thursday, January 2, 2025

As a rescuer wades through the debris of a shattered building, a search and rescue robot, equipped with sensors and cameras, provides real-time insights and is able to guide the team towards trapped individuals

The drone's high-resolution cameras can scan unstable debris, providing crucial visual information that helps rescuers locate survivors trapped beneath rubble

Amid the devastation of a collapsed city, rescue teams rely on advanced robots to navigate the treacherous rubble and locate survivors, ensuring safety and efficiency in their mission

With their ability to traverse hazardous environments, robots are essential in disaster recovery efforts, from locating survivors in collapsed buildings to assessing structural damage and planning repairs

Drones can navigate through wreckage, their advanced sensors detect faint signs of life, allowing rescue teams to zero in on the exact location of those in need

Science & Technology

How robots revolutionise disaster response and recovery

Enhancing safety and efficiency in crisis management with advanced robotics

Located in Akçakoca, Düzce, Turkey, the Central Mosque blends traditional Turkish design with modern architectural principles photo by Mustafa Kemal Genç

Architecture & Design

Akçakoca Central Mosque: tradition meets modern design

The influence of Vedat Dalokay in Turkey’s contemporary mosque architecture

Robin © Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Science & Technology

Wildlife photography at London Wetland Centre

Discover the biodiverse habitats and birdwatching opportunities at the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Reserve in Barnes

As crowds rush by, the bright lights of capitalism illuminate a façade of success, often overshadowing the deeper human struggles beneath

Economy & Politics

The West's path to healing: a call for reflection

Reassessing forgiveness, kindness, and capitalist values

On the Street

Dr. Thiago Freire

Can We Prevent Aging?

Dr. Thiago Freire: it's possible to mature without aging!

A woman drinking coffee in a cafe in Rome, Italy

How love brings life back

Le Grand Hotel Cannes - La Plage

The first days of Summer

A room with a view on the French Riviera

Aly Muritiba, ph. Azul Serra

The power of love and the total eclipse of two hearts

Private desert: Aly Muritiba’s new film

Venezia 3021 by Vitruvio Virtual Reality

The video installation created for the celebration of its 1600 years

The ship. Picture: Meeting the Odyssey

The European Odyssey

A trip that stages the project of European integration

Architecture & Design

Construction worker and architect collaborating on-site for building project

The future of modular construction: benefits and challenges

How modular and prefabricated methods revolutionize construction with speed, cost savings, and sustainability

Takuro Kuwata, Tile (Pikachu), 2023, Cup (Pikachu), 2023, Bowl (Pikachu), 2023, Installation, Private collection, Photo by Taku Saiki

Pokémon in Japanese traditional crafts

Unique chemistry of Japanese handiwork and animation

Art

Mosè Bianchi, La prima neve, 1890

Landscape painting: Piedmont & Lombardy’s artistic heritage

Romantic, naturalistic, and divisionist landscapes from 1820 to 1900

The Tempietto is a small commemorative tomb (martyrium) designed by Donato Bramante, to mark the location of the crucifixion of St Peter, San Pietro in Montorio, in Rome, Italy

Scott Lund’s discovery unites Da Vinci’s masterpieces

The hidden connection between the Mona Lisa and Salvator Mundi

Culture

Balancing the scales of progress, where AI meets human ethics

Ethical evolution: AI and humanity’s moral imperative

Navigating the future through individual potential and intersubjectivity

Explore unique wedding cake decor featuring charming Mr. and Mrs. rocking chairs, adding a touch of whimsy to your special day

Wedding planning as a fossil bride: budget-friendly tips

Navigating the overpriced wedding industry with wisdom and savvy strategies

Economy & Politics

A stethoscope, a face mask and a hand holding a heart

Health care: a new healing path for the U.S.

Insights on how to improve a fundamentally flawed system

A representation of ecofeminism through hands, one adorned with extending green leafy branches, embodying the connection between women and the environment

Ecofeminism: linking justice and gender equality

How a transformative movement challenges power structures and offers solutions for a sustainable future

Entertainment

Experience the breathtaking allure of a Kenyan sunset in the majestic savannah of Africa, a captivating natural spectacle that embodies the raw beauty of the land

Out of Africa: Blixen's love story & cinematic legacy

A timeless journey of heart, land, and love

A ballet dancer gracefully leans towards the floor, her focus on her feet and form

The art of, repetition, restriction, white lines, and annual gala performances

Fashion

Barefoot legs of a group of women in jeans

The evolution of denim: from workwear to high fashion

Tracing denim's journey from practical fabric to fashion icon

Chanel's Spring-Summer Ready-To-Wear Show held at the Grand Palais Museum in Paris, France, in the last week of September, 2024, showcasing a dazzling collection of soft blues, pinks, and yellows, along with the iconic white birdcage as the centrepiece

A review of spring/summer 2025 fashion shows

The season of daring transparency, skin-baring styles, and statement pieces

Feature

Godzilla, a XXth century symbol of the horrors and devastation of war

Godzilla, Gaza, and the echoes of a crumbling world

Reflecting on our own helplessness amidst Palestine’s suffering and loss

Transition #4, watercolour, 12 x 10cm, Mark Weighton, 2020

Rest is radical

Gemini Full Moon

Food & Wine

Turkish mantı dusted with flour

Mantı: a journey through Turkish culinary tradition

Discover the history, cultural significance, and how to make this iconic Turkish dish

Wooden barrel oak with bottle and glass of wine

The role of oak in winemaking

Understanding the impact of barrels on flavour

Science & Technology

A woman and a robot joining hands

The impact of AI on STEM education and R&D

Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on learning, research, and innovation across science and technology fields

Microscopic view of a bacteria group

How gut bacteria shift in IBD reveals new insights

New research provides clues to disease progression and potential treatments

Sport

An ice hockey player with full equipment

Field hockey vs. ice hockey: key differences and skills

Explore the unique skills, equipment, and playstyles of field and ice hockey

The historic La Malagueta Stadium in Málaga, Spain, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting heritage, inviting innovation and tradition to collide

Harnessing intrapreneurship: the key to innovation in sports

Why fostering an entrepreneurial mindset drives growth and engagement in the sports industry

Travel

The salt flat gathering spot, with flags visitors left behind, Potosí, Bolivia

Bolivia’s Salt Flat is the largest on Earth

Becoming the world’s biggest mirror

The Falla at Campanar, featured in Valencia’s Fallas Festival, showcases intricate craftsmanship and vibrant artistry, reflecting the festival's rich cultural traditions, Spain

Las Fallas: Valencia’s iconic festival of fire & tradition

Discover the history, culture, and explosive celebrations of Spain's world-famous Las Fallas festival

Wellness

A woman holding a clock and calendar, symbolizing the importance of tracking menstrual health and cycle regularity

Seed cycling: natural approach to balancing menstrual health

Discover how seed cycling can support hormonal balance and menstrual health with flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds

A smiling woman with a hat relishes in the sunlught

Unveiling vitamin D's anti-aging potential

Could vitamin D be the missing part of the puzzle?

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John Moore, The broken glass, 1975. Courtesy of Locks Gallery

Early paintings, 1968–1989

3 — 31 Jan 2025 at the Locks Gallery in Philadelphia, United States

Mayme Kratz, Dark garden 14, 2024. Courtesy of Lisa Sette Gallery

Sleeping in the forest

4 Jan — 22 Feb 2025 at Lisa Sette Gallery in Phoenix, United States

François Rouan, Ego-portrait, 2024. Courtesy of Templon

9 Jan — 1 Mar 2025 at Templon in New York, United States

Catherine Howe, Mineral spirits no. 5, 2024. Courtesy of Winston Wachter Fine Art

Mineral spirits

9 Jan — 22 Feb 2025 at the Winston Wächter Fine Art in New York, United States

Carroll Cloar, The flowers we gathered, 1978. Courtesy of Andrew Edlin Gallery

The flowers we gathered

9 Jan — 15 Feb 2025 at the Andrew Edlin Gallery in New York, United States

Tigist Yoseph Ron, Educating, 2024. Courtesy of Fridman Gallery

Tigist Yoseph Ron's solo exhibition

9 Jan — 22 Feb 2025 at the Fridman Gallery in New York, United States

Winold Reiss, Japanese girl. Courtesy of Hirschl and Adler Galleries

Winold Reiss and the New American Portrait

9 Jan — 21 Feb 2025 at the Hirschl & Adler Galleries in New York, United States

Annie Lapin, Past wrapping (seeing how one sees), 2024. Courtesy of Ryan Lee Gallery

Go to the limits of your longing

9 Jan — 15 Feb 2025 at the Ryan Lee in New York, United States

Mariam Ghani, There's a hole in the world where you used to be (still), 2024. Courtesy of Ryan Lee Gallery

Counting, accounting, recounting

9 Jan — 15 Feb 2025 at the Ryan Lee in New York, United States

Maria Madeira, Meat market (fan na’an fatin), 2024. Courtesy of Sundaram Tagore Gallery

Disobedient bodies. Reclaiming her

11 Jan — 8 Mar 2025 at Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Singapore, Singapore

Prune Nourry, Mini-Vénus #5 bronze (Mal’ta), 2024. Courtesy of Templon

11 Jan — 1 Mar 2025 at Templon in Paris, France

Faye Toogood, Plot II, 2022. Courtesy of Friedman Benda Gallery

Assemblage 7. Lost and found II

11 Jan — 15 Mar 2025 at the Friedman Benda Gallery in New York, United States

Sam McKinniss, Forest fire, 2024. Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery

The perfect tense

11 Jan — 23 Feb 2025 at the David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Lesley Vance, Untitled, 2024. Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery

Paintings, watercolors

11 Jan — 23 Feb 2025 at the David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Sophie Treppendahl, Bedroom mirror, 2024. Courtesy of Philip Martin Gallery

The nearness of you

11 Jan — 8 Feb 2025 at Philip Martin Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Alessandro Cinque, Veterinary, alpaqueros, 2021. Mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Weltmuseums Wien

Auf dem Rücken der Kamele

13 Jan 2025 — 27 Feb 2024 at the Weltmuseum Wien in Vienna, Austria

George Bellows, Business-men's class, Y.M.C.A, 1916. Courtesy of Lincoln Glenn Gallery

Influential instructors

16 Jan — 28 Feb 2025 at Lincoln Glenn Gallery in Larchmont, United States

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