Tag Archives: Life

Could Life Evolve Inside Stars?

Take the PBS Digital Studios annual survey: http://to.pbs.org/2020survey One of the most bizarre proposals for life not as we know it doesn’t even use atoms. It proposes that fundamental kinks and defects in the fabric of the universe – cosmic … Continue reading →

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Rich Portraits Illustrated by Uli Knörzer Capture Subjects’ Idiosyncrasies through Colored Pencil

Fascinated by the transient expressions and feelings of his subjects, Uli Knörzer attempts to capture a moment in time. The Berlin-based illustrator draws richly detailed portraits that are simultaneously revealing and elusive. By positioning each subject against a solid backdrop, … Continue reading →

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NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY | Lost In Shinjuku

Artwork By TADASHI ONISHI Lost in Shinjuku Shinjuku, a city where more than 3.4 million people pass by everyday. The number of passengers getting on board as 1.3 billion a year is the best in the world. I am one of … Continue reading →

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Skydivers Unite ☄️

Trailer for Viborg Animation Festival Sound: Thomas Ahlmark Aerodynamic sim in C4D

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La Ville Morte | Benjamín Labatut | Granta

‘When the day came, even the nuns lay down inside the walls of their cloister.’ A little over ten years ago, in October 2008, the English physicist Freeman Dyson confessed that he was incapable of hearing a particular song by … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Eat Pizza | Around the World

No matter how you slice it, one pizza-themed episode of “Around the World” simply wasn’t enough for Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky. The pizza enthusiast asked for your recommendations on how you top your pizza. And, wow, a … Continue reading →

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Why gender equality is not just about women | Caroline Strachan | TEDxFolkestone

Despite a massive focus on women in the workplace, progress towards a gender equal workplace is slow. What needs to change? This talk calls for an equal focus on confidence, capability and childcare as the true drivers of change. It’s … Continue reading →

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Science News w/ Maya Ajmera

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the President and CEO of the Society for Science and the Public, as well as the publisher of Science News, Maya Ajmera. They talk about the Society’s mission to promote … Continue reading →

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Subjects Undertake Futile Pursuits in Satirical Paintings by Artist Toni Hamel

Based in Oshawa, a suburb of Toronto, artist Toni Hamel (previously) is concerned with human morality—or lack thereof. In her subtly hued artworks, Hamel portrays subjects in the midst of futile and trivial pursuits: children pluck stars from the night sky, … Continue reading →

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People who remember every second of their life | 60 Minutes Australia

Imagine being able to remember every minute detail of your life. You can recall what the weather was like, what you were reading or what you wore to the shops at any minute, any hour or any day stretching back … Continue reading →

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Interview: Artist Mohamad Hafez Explores How Multiple Identities Inform His Art and Why He Invests in Education

Formerly a corporate architect, New Haven-based artist Mohamad Hafez (previously) builds intricate sculptures that evoke his home country of Syria. The miniature scenes feature gilded furniture, ornate motifs, and the architectural details of the Middle East, which the artist explores … Continue reading →

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Interlude

With time on her hands, a woman gets lost in a daydream.

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