In a multicultural Norway, cultural heritage is more than just stave churches and rose-painting
If cultural heritage institutions want to be relevant to young people today, they must move away from old categories defining what and who is Norwegian, archaeologist Kaja Hannedatter Sontum argues in her new doctoral thesis......»»
What dendritic painting has in common with “tears of wine” phenomenon
The expanding ink droplet shears the underlying acrylic paint layer—the Marangoni effect. Enlarge / Japanese artist Akiko Nakayama manipulates alcohol and inks to create tree-like dendritic patterns during a live painting sessi.....»»
Archaeologists uncover the heritage of a marginalized community
Archaeologists have excavated the former working-class neighborhood of Vaakunakylä near Oulu, west-central Finland and interviewed its previous inhabitants, revealing the rich heritage of this marginalized community......»»
Fewer new-car dealerships, higher sales in 2023 lead to boost in throughput
There were more exclusive dealerships in 2023 than in 2022, and the average new-vehicle sales per franchise rose, according to Automotive News' annual Dealer Census......»»
Dealer Census finds fewer dealerships, higher throughput in 2023
There were more exclusive dealerships in 2023 than in 2022, and the average new-vehicle sales per franchise rose, according to ' annual Dealer Census......»»
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions hit record levels in 2023: IEA
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose to a record level in 2023, but the growth slowed from previous years thanks to continued expansion of clean technologies, the International Energy Agency said Friday......»»
Who owns prehistory? How debate over fossils in China shaped the relationship between science and sovereignty
Many museums and other cultural institutions in the West have faced, in recent years, demands for artistic repatriation. The Elgin Marbles, currently housed in the British Museum, are perhaps the most prominent subject of this charge, with numerous a.....»»
Heritage ERS-2 satellite returns to Earth
Launched in 1995, ERS-2 was a pioneering Earth observation satellite that greatly influenced our understanding of our planet and climate change. Despite an intended operational life of only three years, the satellite had a 16-year operational lifetim.....»»
Norway salmon farms turn to veggie menu
Norway's fish farms are feeding their salmon an increasingly vegetarian diet in order to make their businesses more sustainable, but for these carnivorous pink-fleshed fish, all is not rosy......»»
How bats survive Norwegian winter nights
You have probably seen bats flying at dusk. They suddenly appear on summer evenings, when other flying creatures have settled down for the night. However, they are not a common sight in Norway, because there aren't that many of them. In addition, bat.....»»
A 500-year-old law laid the foundation for how Norwegians understand—and trust—the law today
In 1274, King Magnus VI, the Law Mender, united the entire Norwegian kingdom under one common law. The Norwegian Code of the Realm remained in force for over 400 years, and in it lie the seeds that would grow into Norway's rule of law and the idea of.....»»
"Dune: Part Two" review: Denis Villeneuve"s sci-fi masterpiece soars, then screams to a halt
"Dune: Part Two," starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, goes even bigger than "Dune" and hits epic, if imperfect, highs. Review. Few things make me happier than Dune becoming an inescapable pop cultural phenomenon. Here is a story of psyched.....»»
"You can"t imagine the damage": Dam threatens historic Laos town
A short boat ride upstream from the ancient Laotian royal capital of Luang Prabang, a massive dam is under construction that critics say threatens the riverside town's allure and heritage status......»»
The 400-year-old story of oaks: From cultural icons to invaders and victims
The nearly 400-year-old history of oaks in South Africa may be coming to an end, forever changing the treescape of towns and cities such as Cape Town, George, Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Swellendam......»»
The cultural evolution of collective property rights for sustainable resource governance
Community-based natural resource management has been dominated for several decades by the design principles of Nobel Prize laureate Elinor Ostrom. These principles provide guidelines for improving the governance of resource systems, from small-scale.....»»
Scout Motors SUV, pickup design won"t be trapped in the "70s, CEO Scott Keogh says
EV startup Scout Motors has fully embraced the heritage of International Harvester's vehicles. But that doesn't mean the upcoming designs will be overtly retro......»»
Darwin Online has virtually reassembled the naturalist’s personal library
Previous catalogs only listed about 15 percent of the naturalist's extensive collection. Enlarge / Oil painting by Victor Eustaphieff of Charles Darwin in his study at Down House. One of the many bookcases that made up his extens.....»»
OpenAI collapses media reality with Sora, a photorealistic AI video generator
Hello, cultural singularity—soon, every video you see online could be completely fake. Enlarge / Snapshots from three videos generated using OpenAI's Sora. On Thursday, OpenAI announced Sora, a text-to-video AI model.....»»
Architecture Styles: From Brutalist and Gothic to Neoclassical, Bauhaus and Baroque Styles
Architecture styles have evolved over centuries, shaped by cultural influences, technological innovations, and philosophical movements. From ancient Greek and Roman classical orders to Gothic cathedrals to 20th-century modernism, buildings reflect th.....»»
Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can
This fairly simple device allows for smooth switching of colors while spray painting The post Many Colors, One Spray Paint Can appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Cross-cultural TikTok study offers insights into user behavior and motivations
TikTok is a popular social media platform where users can create and share short videos, often featuring music, dance, comedy, and other creative content......»»