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Director of Manchester School of Samba at http://www.sambaman.org.uk

Why White People are Called Caucasian (Illustrated)

Posted on July 7, 2023 by agogo22

(7:14 – Main Presentation) Nell Painter combines the discursive meanings of scholarship with the visual meaning of painting, to answer, literally, why white people are called ‘Caucasian,’ what that looks like, and how they all relate to our ideas about … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher | Alan McFadyen

Posted on July 7, 2023 by agogo22
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Naturally occurring corn…

Posted on July 7, 2023 by agogo22
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Why Is There So Much Right-Wing Media?

Posted on July 6, 2023 by agogo22

[…] PragerU, The Daily Wire, countless far-right talk shows, YouTube channels, think tanks, and online magazines. Where are they all coming from, and why are they all so well funded? Let’s take a look at the groups bankrolling far-right rhetoric … Continue reading →

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Gravitational Waves | Cosmic Symphony

Posted on July 6, 2023 by agogo22

Thanks to the efforts of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s NANOGrav Physics Frontiers Center a new milestone in gravitational wave detection can be revealed. […]

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Can Sponges “Think” Using Light?

Posted on July 6, 2023 by agogo22

[…] Sponges might not look like particularly complex animals, but they’ve had billions of years to evolve their own special systems. And one of those systems might involve sending messages through their body in the form of light. Hosted by: … Continue reading →

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Scientific Principles and Craft Traditions Converge in Tauba Auerbach’s Research-Focused Practice | Colossal

Posted on July 6, 2023 by agogo22

JULY 6, 2023 GRACE EBERT In a new episode of Art21’s 11th season, the artist shares their profound curiosity and desire to understand the systems that undergird life. Tauba Auerbach (previously) wants “to be somewhere that isn’t a hard edge,” … Continue reading →

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Spirited Away Revealed: The Real Mythology & Folklore Explained!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by agogo22

Spirited Away is not only one of the best animated films, but of the best films of any category. In this video, I will do my best to uncover all the Mythology & Folklore referenced in this Anime Masterpiece. 00:00 … Continue reading →

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How vultures are changing European mountains

Posted on July 5, 2023 by agogo22

Conservation groups all over the world are bringing animals back from the brink of extinction. I meet a team in Bulgaria working with the creepiest species of them all: vultures. The idea is that they will eventually help mitigate climate … Continue reading →

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Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís’ New Book ‘Happytecture’ Finds Beauty and Whimsy in Architectural Details | Colossal

Posted on July 5, 2023 by agogo22

JULY 3, 2023 KATE MOTHES “Window Shopping.” All images © Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís Celebrated in a new book, photography duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís find endless inspiration in the built environment. Whether interacting with architecture or crafting … Continue reading →

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Very clever

Posted on July 4, 2023 by agogo22
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Silvering by Eilidh Nicoll // Animation // Directors Notes

Posted on July 4, 2023 by agogo22

Eilidh Nicoll discusses the practical and creative purpose behind the stark black, white, pink and green colour scheme of her short about ageing insecurity. The discovery of a grey hair causes a young woman to spiral in Eilidh Nicoll’s animated … Continue reading →

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