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Contact lens technology has come a long way. Early lenses were made from glass, and were uncomfortable to wear for an entire day. Today, lenses are made from soft materials such as silicone hydrogel and they are barely noticeable on the eye.
New research from Washington State University could help grape growers improve nutrient use efficiency and develop a more accurate fertilizer budget, helping ensure high fruit quality, vineyard productivity and long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
Elephants living in modern zoos are living significantly longer than they did half a century ago, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The research—led by ZSL (the Zoological Society of London) in collaboration with Species360, the University of Southern Denmark and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology—finds that the life expectancy of zoo elephants has improved steadily since the 1960s.
'Geometry of Play' comprises murals across three pickleball courts, marking the first artist-designed versions in the country.
A recent study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, combines historical satellite observations with atmospheric reanalysis data to construct a multidecade record of low-cloud cover in the hope of improving current climate models.
Woman Takes Hours-Long Walks Around NYC Inspiring Others to Experience the City on Foot View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isabella (@isabellacarrr) Picture a Tuesday morning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A young woman laces up her sneakers, grabs a bottle of coconut water, and heads out with no train ticket, no rideshare app, and no real destination.
When news reaches the public that a new species has been identified, the chances really are 9 times out of 10 that it’s some deep sea slug or a spider. From the Congo comes the story of the exception—a new species of colobus monkey has been identified, becoming just the 5th such occasion in 75
Phase I Saptarshi BandyopadhyayDimming the Sun (DimSun) Using Controllable Dust Cloud to Reduce Solar InsolationNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA 91109-80012026 Phase I David BugbyCombinatory Architecture offering Neomobility, on-Venus Adaptability, and Survivability (CANVAS)NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, CA 91109-80012026 Phase I Anish DamodaranPS21: Transforming Submillimeter Space Interferometry with Photonic TechnologiesUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL 32826-29332026 Phase I
4,000 Bright Yellow Strands Hang in Immersive Installation Inviting Passersby To Walk Through It Bright yellow strands now sway across the lawn outside Serpentine South Gallery, inviting visitors to step inside rather than simply admire them from a distance. Created by Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto, Pénétrable BBL Jaune transforms Kensington Gardens into an immersive environment that responds to every movement.
As COVID-19 disrupted rural economies, communities living near protected rainforests faced rising uncertainty about jobs, health and basic needs. A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health shows that when communities were supported by health and livelihood programs they designed with local nongovernmental organizations, both people and ecosystems were more resilient.
"Luceros y Penumbras," designed by Daniel González and engineered by Matthew Reinhart, is an ode to learning and discovery.
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Affirming Abstract Painting Class Reminds Us That Beautiful Flowers Can Be Perfectly Imperfect Sometimes, the fear of doing something imperfectly can paralyze us before we begin. That’s a common feeling when it comes to art, even if you can recognize that half the fun is getting messy and making something with your hands. Chasing realism, for instance, can hold would-be artists back from even starting their creative journey.
Happy Eco News Wetland Conservation Funding of $67 Million will Protect Wildlife and Restore Critical Habitats More than $67 million in wetland conservation funding has been approved for habitat restoration projects and national wildlife refuges across the United States.
This story has been co-published by Reasons to be Cheerful and the Outrider Foundation. At the turn of the century Beijing had one million vehicles. By 2010, just a decade later, the Chinese capital had registered five times as many. And with this gigantic fossil fuel-burning fleet came great clouds of exhaust fumes.
Happy Eco News Colombian Marine Sanctuary Expansion Triples Protected Area Along Chocó Caribbean Coast Colombian marine sanctuary expansion tripled Acandí Wildlife Sanctuary to 220,000 acres, co-managed by Afro-Colombian communities protecting sea turtle nesting beaches, coral reefs, and mangroves.
36 years ago today, Roger Waters performed The Wall in Berlin for 350,000 fans to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall eight months earlier. Staged on a vacant lot between Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate, the event was broadcast live throughout the world, and featured performances by Van Morrison, Rick Danko, Levon Helm,
Ten months on from the huge news that a chlamydia vaccine had been approved for Australia's koala population, an 18-month-old female known as Bamse has become the first to receive the groundbreaking medicine in a new double-dose format that makes large-scale treatment possible.
A bold new building in the Netherlands promises to showcase solutions to global problems – and encourage positive action As briefs go, it’s an ambitious one: design a building that will accelerate the societal changes required to create a more sustainable future.
The landmark, nearly a millennium old, has housed kings, hosted royal executions and safeguarded Britain's crown jewels. New education centers aim to invite more people to learn about that history
Evolution has already found solutions to lots of problems, so engineers more often borrow ideas from nature instead of reinventing the wheel. We’ve previously seen robots that can curl up like armadillos to protect themselves, and now researchers have developed yet another soft robotic gripper that mimics the tip of an elephant’s trunk. It’s called EleTac and, according to its creators, can actually “feel” the objects it touches.
On a pristine Rhode Island beach teeming with noisy seabirds, a group of biologists armed with nets sneak up on a pair of American oystercatcher chicks.
Immersive Art and Electronic Music Come Together To Celebrate the Summer Solstice at LACMA [Interview] The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) marked the summer solstice (on June 21) with SPIRITS, a free public event featuring electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin (also known as Plastikman) and acclaimed digital artist john gerrard.
From Salt Lake City comes the touching story of a 5-year-old girl saved thanks to a bone marrow transplant from none other than her 2-year-old sister. Emma Meline was diagnosed with an extremely rare bone disease after her mother Amanda brought her to the pediatrician with a rash and swelling on her leg. Little Lucy,