The ultra-white color reflects up to 97.9 percent of sunlight. Hats off to the scientists behind the product. Take a look.
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Monday, November 07, 2022
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
The Making Of An Ice Cream
Looking at ice cream under a microscope is not that different from looking at a piece of granite or other rock that's cooled from magma in the earth. All processes on earth are controlled by the same physics and chemistry, whether it's ice cream, rock formation inside the earth or weather up in the sky. Jeffrey Post was spot on. Next time, when you eat an ice cream, think again.
Bianchetto Truffle
Ever seen anything like this? Get to know Richard Franks (Burwell Farms) and Nancy Rosborough (Mycorrhiza Biotech). Must visit.
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Galloway Hoard
Anglo-Saxon crosses of this kind are exceptionally rare, and only one other----much less elaborate----is known from the ninth century. The discovery of this pendant cross, in such a remarkable context, is of major importance for the study of early medieval goldsmiths work, and for our understanding of Viking and Anglo-Saxon interactions in this turbulent period. Take a look.
Useful links: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1000-years-grime-removed-during-conservation-rare-anglo-saxon-cross-shines-180976560 I https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/the-galloway-hoard-viking-age-treasure
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Anniversary Broom 100 Years
I liked it. There's something very nostalgic and wholesome about handcrafted broom. It's an object rich with meaning, beyond its practical purpose. Hats off to Berea College!
Useful links: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/this-kentucky-college-has-been-making-brooms-for-100-years-180976106 I https://www.bcshoppe.com/student-craft/broomcraft
Friday, September 04, 2020
1794 Flowing Hair Dollars
Useful links:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/worlds-most-expensive-coin-be-auctioned-180975705
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/for-sale-most-valuable-american-coin
https://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/3032/dollars/flowing-hair/1794-P
https://www.legendauctions.com
Sunday, August 23, 2020
The Inside Story Of The $8 Million Heist From The Carnegie Library
Useful link:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/theft-carnegie-library-books-maps-artworks-180975506
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The Mathematical Mystery Of Stingless Bees’ Spiral Honeycombs
Useful link:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/stingless-bees-build-spiral-honeycombs-grow-crystals-180975405
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Seventy Five Scientific Research Projects You Can Contribute To Online
Useful link:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/75-scientific-research-projects-you-can-contribute-online-180975050
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
Smithsonian Open Access
Useful links:
https://www.si.edu/openaccess
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/smithsonian-releases-28-million-images-public-domain-180974263
Monday, April 06, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Biodiversity Heritage Library
Useful links:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/over-150000-illustrations-wildlife-are-available-online-free-180974167
Friday, February 14, 2020
The Gory Origins Of Valentine’s Day
The saint behind the holiday of love remains as elusive as love itself. And much like love itself, St. Valentine and his reputation as the patron saint of love are not matters of verifiable history, but of faith.
Useful link:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gory-origins-valentines-day-180968156
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Poison Garden
Useful links:
https://www.alnwickgarden.com
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/step-inside-worlds-most-dangerous-garden-if-you-dare-180952635
Digital Fashion
Useful links:
https://www.thefabricant.com
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/designers-are-selling-expensive-clothes-dont-existand-people-are-actually-buying-them-180973568
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Project Reset
Useful links:
https://www.courtinnovation.org/programs/project-reset/more-info
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/low-level-offenders-nyc-can-now-take-art-class-instead-appearing-court-180973410