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Hubble: 30 years unveiling the universe

Launched on 24 April 1990, and deployed from the Space Shuttle Discovery cargo bay a day later (25 April 1990), the telescope has given us a new perspective on the Universe. The joint NASA/ESA mission has shown us distant galaxies … Continue reading →

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Hubble: An Unexpected Journey [Eye in the Sky Video Miniseries]

Episode 2: An Unexpected Journey – With five servicing missions, upgraded instruments, and new ways of operating, Hubble is not the same telescope it was when it launched. Discover the innovative ways astronomers and engineers use Hubble today.   Video … Continue reading →

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Treat people as citizens | Aeon

Nicholas Tampio is professor of political science at Fordham University in New York. He is the author of Kantian Courage(2012), Deleuze’s Political Vision (2015), and Common Core: National Education Standards and the Threat to Democracy(2018). His latest book is Learning … Continue reading →

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Making Jewelry From Scraps of Detroit Graffiti

While living near a women’s shelter in Detroit, Michigan, Amy Peterson felt moved to do something to help her neighbors. Her inspiration turned into Rebel Nell, a social enterprise dedicated to employing, educating and empowering women transitioning out of homeless … Continue reading →

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45 eerily beautiful abandoned places [pics] – Matador Network | Abandoned places, mansions, houses

Nov 26, 2018 – Maybe you, like me, are fascinated by the entropy of humanity’s impact on the earth. Source: 45 eerily beautiful abandoned places [pics] – Matador Network | Abandoned places, Abandoned mansions, Abandoned houses

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How Germany Is Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday

The celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday this year is reaching a crescendo in Germany. The composer and pianist was born in Bonn on December 16, 1770, and his musical legacy carries on. In this reel, we meet concert … Continue reading →

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A Wooden Cabin Constructed Locally in the Mountains of Japan Using a 3D Wood Cutter | Spoon & Tamago

unless otherwise noted, all photos by Takumi Ota   Nestled deep in the Gokayama mountains of Japan is Marebito no ie, a wooden cabin constructed near Toga village. The region is renowned for a unique type of A-frame housing design … Continue reading →

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Scarlett Yang creates biomaterial dress that can decompose in hours

Natashah Hitti | 28 August 2020 3 comments Central Saint Martins graduate Scarlett Yang used algae extract and silk cocoon protein to create a glass-like dress that grows over time and can decompose in water within 24 hours. The biomaterial … Continue reading →

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A Step-Well located in Rajasthan, India.

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How to build a resilient future using ancient wisdom | Julia Watson

Visit http://TED.com to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. In her global exploration of Indigenous design systems, architect Julia Watson researches enduring innovations that could help us counter the challenges of climate … Continue reading →

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