Tennessee Introduces Anti-AI Seal Supporting Photographers Taking Real Photos of the State Tennessee tourism has been booming, breaking new records in recent years for the Volunteer State. In 2024, they brought in 147 million visitors and $31.7 billion. This was the fourth consecutive year to break the record in tourist spending, which has surged 36.6% since 2018, more than double the national average. It is important to […] READ: Tennessee Introduces Anti-AI Seal Supporting Photographers Taking Real Photos of the State
Light Installation Makes Historic Paris Chapel Appear To Breathe During Nuit Blanche Italian light artist Emilio Ferro transformed Paris’ historic Chapelle Expiatoire into a glowing, breathing monument with Threshold, a site-specific installation unveiled during Nuit Blanche on June 6, 2026. Commissioned by the City of Paris and produced by Studio Artera, the work sent a single beam of white light through the chapel in sync with the […] READ: Light Installation Makes Historic Paris Chapel Appear To Breathe During Nuit Blanche
Fats and oils are essential to life. They provide energy, support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, contribute to the structure of cell membranes, and give foods their flavor, texture and mouthfeel. Yet the way fats are produced, processed and consumed is changing. Food manufacturers are under pressure to develop ingredients that are not only safe and stable, but also better aligned with health, sustainability and clean-label expectations.
A restauranteur who found $12,000 in cash got in touch with the rightful owner live on the news to explain he wanted to turn it over. Sak Yiengjuntuek knew as soon as he saw the stack of $100 bills that they belonged to the man who sold him the restaurant that would become Lemongrass Pho
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a giant planet outside our solar system, called an exoplanet, hiding within one of the most intensely studied planetary systems in our Milky Way galaxy. The young, nearby star Beta Pictoris was already known to host two giant planets: Beta Pictoris b, one of the first
Happy Eco News Endangered Damselfly’s Return to Hawaiʻi Marks a Milestone Through Landmark Conservation Partnership Conservation partners are making the endangered damselfly's return to Hawaiʻi a reality through the nation's first Conservation Benefit Agreement.
Happy Eco News Regeneration for Human and Planetary Health: One Nonprofit’s Mission to Move the Movement Past the Tipping Point Kiss the Ground drives consumer demand for regenerative agriculture through storytelling, reaching 20 million people, with research showing understanding tripled from 4% to 13% among Americans, and $500,000 in direct grants supporting 215 small farms transitioning 73,000 acres to regenerative practices.
Each year on July 15, Polar Bears International hosts Arctic Sea Ice Day to raise awareness about the Arctic and the threats it faces — particularly that it may be warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. Sea ice is critical for a number of species, including polar bears and beluga whales, and
Happy Eco News Surat in India is Leading the Way in Coastal City Climate Resilience Coastal city climate resilience in India is taking shape in Surat, where a major sea wall project pairs engineered flood defenses with mangrove forests to protect millions of residents from rising seas, erosion, and intensifying storms.
71 years ago today, 18 Nobel laureate scientists signed the Mainau Declaration publicly decrying nuclear weapons. Within one year, 34 others—mostly chemists and physicists—joined the German nuclear scientists Otto Hahn and Max Born in calling for an end to perilous radioactive bombs. READ the text of the Declaration… (1955) “We, the undersigned, are scientists of
Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University, Toronto Earth planning date: Friday, July 10, 2026 Curiosity had a successful long weekend and came into this week ready to explore some more. We’ve been moving fairly rapidly through different mapped “units,” or distinct geological areas of interest, visiting a different one at each of
A new synthesis report, titled "Ecological Characterisation of Peatlands and Coastal Lagoons in Europe," has been published to support the assessment, monitoring and restoration of European wetlands under EU environmental legislation. The report was prepared in response to a policy request submitted by the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) to the European Commission's Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) and delivered by the Science Service for Biodiversity (SSBD), which is currently under development by the BioAgora project.
Besides reporting on positive developments and goings-on around the world, one of Nice News’ love languages is sharing products we wish we’d known about sooner. And with the season of gift giving upon us, we figured: What better time to compile our favorite can’t-live-without purchases of the year in one place?
Just in time for the heart of summer (up above the equator, at least), New Balance has released one of the most versatile shoes you'll ever see in any category. The new hybrid Niobium Concept 1 bridges the huge gap between hardwearing waterproof boot and cozy, hut-traipsing slipper ... with another stop along the way. There's no reason to pack extra shoes when you're wearing the newly revived shapeshifter because you already have three different pairs on your feet. Continue Reading Category: Gear , Outdoors Tags: Footwear , Transformable , Boots , Hiking , Backpacking , Camping , Outdoors and Camping , Waterproof
Agriculture and biodiversity restoration do not have to be at odds. A new study by the WILD research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and UCLouvain, published in the journal Biological Conservation, demonstrates that agriwilding—a form of nature-inclusive farming—can successfully combine food production with biodiversity restoration.
A short documentary visits the sacred art environment in southwestern Nigeria. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Divine Sculptures Revere a Yorùbá Goddess in Nigeria’s Ọṣun-Òṣogbo Sacred Grove appeared first on Colossal .
New Frida Kahlo Art Prize Will Award $50,000 To Emerging Mexican Artists It has been 70 years since Frida Kahlo’s passing, and her legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists. Fundación Kahlo for Mexican Art and Culture has announced The Kahlo Art Prize, a new biennial award for emerging Mexican artists, giving recipients the opportunity to receive a $50,000 stipend and exhibit their work at the […] READ: New Frida Kahlo Art Prize Will Award $50,000 To Emerging Mexican Artists
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, arrived safely at the International Space Station Tuesday, bringing the orbiting laboratory’s crew to 10 for about the next two weeks. The trio launched aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft at 10:47 a.m. EDT (7:47 p.m. local time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in
More and More Countries Around the World Are Turning to the Arts To Improve Health Research has shown that taking part in arts and crafts can significantly improve mental health, and an increasing number of countries are beginning to take that evidence seriously. The UK, Greece, and several Scandinavian nations are among those exploring how creativity can play a bigger role in supporting health and wellbeing. In 2019, the World […] READ: More and More Countries Around the World Are Turning to the Arts To Improve Health
Mozambique Rebuilds a Viable Breeding Population of White Rhinos After Decades of Local Extinction Between 1977 to 1992, Mozambique experienced a civil war, which became one of the deadliest conflicts of the 20th century. On top of the human toll, flora and fauna were also decimated—something particularly felt in Zinave National Park, home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinoceros. After decades of black and white rhinos being extinct […] READ: Mozambique Rebuilds a Viable Breeding Population of White Rhinos After Decades of Local Extinction
The Cardiff-based artist taps into storytelling, masking traditions, and public ceremony and celebration. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Absurdist Basketmaker’ Lewis Prosser Weaves Contemporary Visions of Regional Heritage appeared first on Colossal .
People Are Loving How This 3-Legged Yellowstone Bison Is Thriving Despite His Disability Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por HolmOnTheRange208 (@holmontherange208) There are about 5,300 bison at Yellowstone National Park, making these creatures one of the most iconic animals of this protected area. But out of all of them, one particular bison has caught the attention of park visitors and animal lovers online […] READ: People Are Loving How This 3-Legged Yellowstone Bison Is Thriving Despite His Disability