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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
8 hours ago
Writing

Mystery of Mona Lisa's background may have been solved

A US geologist claims the Mona Lisa's background is set in Lecco, Italy. [ more ]
State of the Planet
2 weeks ago
OMG science

In the Jersey Suburbs, a Search for Rocks To Help Fight Climate Change

Basalt can be used to capture and store carbon permanently below the seafloor. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically active

Active geology on dwarf planets like Pluto and Kuiper Belt objects is driven by residual heat from formation or rare events.
Webb telescope revealed differences in hydrogen isotopes on Eris and Makemake, suggesting ongoing resurfacing activities. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Science

No One Can Agree on Whether a New Kind of Rock Is Actually a Rock at All

Plastic waste at Hawaii's Kamilo Beach melted into plastiglomerates resembling rocks, challenging traditional rock definitions, with debate on their classification. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Science

Why the New Jersey earthquake was felt several hundred miles away

Earthquake in New Jersey was moderately felt across Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
East Coast has old, dense rock which allows seismic waves to travel farther compared to the West Coast. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
2 months ago
Wine

How Pedro Parra, a.k.a. Dr. Terroir, Is Changing Winemaking

Hamel Family Wines' 2018 Pamelita Reserved earned a 95-point rating for its impressive tension, texture, and tannins.
Winemaking consultant Pedro Parra, known as Dr. Terroir, emphasizes micro terroir over macro scales, pushing for artisanal practices in winemaking. [ more ]
FlowingData
2 months ago
Business intelligence

Rock map of Scotland

Grandfather created a rock map of Scotland over 30 years for accuracy and aesthetic appeal.
The project showcases slow data collection and physical visualization. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Mud and debris are flowing down hillsides across California. What causes the slides?

California experiences dangerous mudslides during rainstorms, known as debris flows
The state is prone to mudslides due to its young mountains and loose rocks and soil [ more ]
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