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Discs Extracted from Antique Porcelain Become Delicate Jewelry by Gésine Hackenberg | Colossal
APRIL 5, 2021 GRACE EBERT From her studio in Amsterdam, Gésine Hackenberg (previously) punches perfectly round discs from Delftware and antique ceramic dishes. The ornate, pearl-like forms are then strung together into necklaces or secured into metal bands for rings and … Continue reading
5 Brits Take A DNA Test
We took a DNA test to find out our ancestry. Many of us have an idea of where we came from, but we wanted to see how much we really know about our family history. 23andMe’s DNA testing kit gives … Continue reading
Nature has learnt how to eat our plastic!
Nature always finds a way..so they say! But it looks like it may actually be true in the case of our global plastic waste dilemma. Genetic mutations have been discovered in specific natural bacteria that enable them to break the … Continue reading
They live among us: photographer Matthew Maran captures urban foxes | Geographical Magazine
When photographer Matthew Maran first snapped a fox he had no idea how familiar they would soon become It’s all too easy to overlook the beauty that exists on our doorsteps. When nature documentaries highlight the stunning deltas of southern … Continue reading
The Historical Present: Pandemic Connections in an Early 20th-Century Photo | MOMA
A discovery made while designing an exhibition reveals surprising parallels with our current moment. Jane Cavalier, Claire Corey Apr 1, 2021 Behind the curves and corners of MoMA’s Engineer, Agitator, Constructor: The Artist Reinvented exhibition, mural-sized photographic wallpapers reveal themselves … Continue reading
Race commission report: the rights and wrongs
Raminder Kaur Professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies, University of Sussex Gill Margaret Hague Professor Emerita of Violence Against Women Studies, University of Bristol The widely contested report has caused outrage across the UK. But is it inaccurate? Confusion and … Continue reading
Lego Triple Layer Cheese Cake – Lego In Real Life 8 / Stop Motion Cooking & ASMR
Hello I’m tomosteen. Makes a very tasty, three-layer cheesecake. Finally, sear the cheesecake on the burner. A very fun stop-motion animation. Thanks for watching, if you like it, please “like” the video and subscribe! and please let us know what … Continue reading
Chocolate’s secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good | The Conversation
Caitlin Clark Ph.D. Candidate in Food Science, Colorado State University Sauerkraut, sourdough, beer…and chocolate? They’re all fermented foods that rely on microbes of various types to transform the flavor of their raw ingredients into something totally different. Whether baked … Continue reading
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