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A New Film Documents Kerry James Marshall’s Dynamic Stained Glass Windows for the Washington National Cathedral | Colossal

DECEMBER 6, 2023 GRACE EBERT A new short film documents Kerry James Marshall’s creation of two stained glass windows for the Washington National Cathedral. How do you revise a narrative that some still believe true? And, how do you change … Continue reading

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Can a Billion Oysters Save New York City?

[…] When people picture New York City they see skyscrapers, subways, and a concrete jungle. But the Big Apple is really a seaside city built on an archipelago. In the wake of a century of industrial pollution and climate change-fueled … Continue reading

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Whose trams are the best? Salt Lake City VS Grenoble

Salt Lake City’s tram system is considered one of the best in the United States, and Grenoble’s tram is one of the most developed in France. At the same time, the American system is 12 years newer than the French … Continue reading

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Scientists Uncover Surprisingly Simple Potential Solution to Malaria | Science Daily

By UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO NOVEMBER 20, 2023 Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered that adding liquid soap to certain pesticides can significantly enhance their effectiveness against malaria-carrying mosquitoes. This breakthrough offers a … Continue reading

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The Next Global Superpower Isn’t Who You Think | Ian Bremmer | TED

Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it’s not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and … Continue reading

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This is Liverpool Lime Street Station

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Mist Casts the Hudson Valley in a Mysterious Light in Andrew Moore’s Atmospheric Photographs | Colossal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 KATE MOTHES “Jill’s Keep, Rhinebeck, NY” (2021). All images © Andrew Moore, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Sheep wander through the morning mist in Rhinebeck and storm clouds ebb over a waterway in dreamlike photographs by Andrew Moore. … Continue reading

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BBC Radio 4 | The Bottom Line, The Age of the Train?

Could long-distance trains become a serious competitor to the plane? For most people, the aeroplane is the default mode of long distance transport Whilst the UK has only two overnight sleeper services, long distance train travel and sleeper services are … Continue reading

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Fifth-Generation Maine Fisherman Says 100-Year-Old Lobster May Have Met His Ancestors

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