Astronomers mapping interstellar dust in three dimensions have identified a giant spherical void in the Milky Way, roughly ...

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They discover that ancient Go game pieces were fired at over 1200 °C using advanced engraving and carburization techniques.

African nut shells provide a sustainable and creative option for making jewelry. These natural materials are not only eco-friendly, but also steeped in cultural significance. Using nut shells, you can ...

When light shines on exquisite lacquer work, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the shells produce unique light and shadow effects, like flowing rainbows. Such a charming work of art combines lacquer, a ...

Shell artist Jin A'shan works on his peacock shell painting at his studio in Dalian, a coastal city in Northeast China's Liaoning province. [Photo provided to China Daily] Sitting in front of a ...

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s mid-infrared image shows four coiled shells of dust around a pair of Wolf-Rayet stars known as Apep for the first time. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The smoothly rounded, highly polished ...