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Depression speeds up brain ageing, find psychologists
Originally posted on Scents of Science:
Psychologists at the University of Sussex have found a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages. Although scientists have previously reported that people with depression or anxiety…
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Miniature Interior Decor Elements Crafted With Impeccable Detail by Kiyomi
Japanese miniaturist Kiyomi imitates antiques with a stunning attention to detail, creating worn and clouded glass jars, slightly tarnished silverware, and cases packed with dozens of drawers. The talented craftswoman produces pieces for dollhouses out of paper, wire, wood, and other … Continue reading
Carved Wood Sculptures by Phil Young Appear to Stretch, Twist, and Tear Within Metal Armatures
Artist Phil Young twists the commonly-held perception of wood as a stiff material in his mind-bending sculptures made of polished wood and metal. Each artwork focuses on a single piece of wood that has been carefully carved to appear as if … Continue reading
French artist Olivier Grossetête builds (and demolishes) spectacular cardboard structures across the globe
A cardboard bridge floating in Avignon, France Arlene Harris July 15 2018 2:30 AM For most artists, the definition of success is having your work displayed in a prestigious gallery or knowing that your pieces are being viewed in … Continue reading
How a fleet of wind-powered drones is changing our understanding of the ocean | Sebastien de Halleux
Our oceans are unexplored and undersampled — today, we still know more about other planets than our own. How can we get to a better understanding of this vast, important ecosystem? Explorer Sebastien de Halleux shares how a new fleet … Continue reading
Manchester At Night
“Steven McInerney Published on 26 Nov 2018 We were walking through Manchester on our way home from work and came across this beautiful busker in St. Peter’s square, so I thought i’d film it and make a little video of … Continue reading
6 of the Most Magical Christmas Markets Around the World – My Modern Met
Since 1441, Tallinn, Estonia, has adorned its Town Hall Square with a decorated tree. This makes it the first place in Europe to set up a Christmas tree—and the perfect place to have a Christmas market! While the Christmas tree … Continue reading
Stacked: Photos by Peter Stewart – Faith is Torment
An expansive series by self-taught photographer Peter Stewart that explores the dense urban environments and architecture of Hong Kong’s high rise public housing. Similar to Michael Wolf’s Architecture of Density series, the images capture the urban fabric of one of … Continue reading
30 Sculptures and Installations at Amsterdam Light Festival – Faith is Torment
The seventh edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place from November 29, 2018 until January 20, 2019. Local artists, as well as artists from abroad, take you on a journey along 30 light artworks specially created for the 53-day … Continue reading
The science of cells that never get old | Elizabeth Blackburn
What makes our bodies age … our skin wrinkle, our hair turn white, our immune systems weaken? Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn shares a Nobel Prize for her work finding out the answer, with the discovery of telomerase: an enzyme that replenishes … Continue reading
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