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The Extra-Wide Ring of a Dwarf Planet Has Scientists Rethinking Planetary Mechanics
On the frontier of the solar system, scientists may have unearthed a significant finding. Some astronomers are perplexed by Quaoar, a dwarf planet with a ring because it appears to contradict long-standing laws of planetary science: its rings extend out more than twice as far as previously believed permissible. “It was surprising to find this…
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MetaQuest Pro Aims to Improve Collaboration and Inspire Creativity in the Workplace
At this year’s CES expo, Meta demonstrated the new Quest Pro virtual reality headset and claimed its applications in the workplace. Using augmented reality, the improved headset from Facebook’s parent firm allows users to interact with both the virtual and real worlds. Meta Quest Pro aims not only to improve how employees, particularly those in…
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Beethoven and Blobs: Google Arts & Culture brings back the Beats
Do you remember Google’s Blob Opera? No? Well, aren’t you in for a treat? Way back in 2020, the festive Blobs took the stage just in time for the Christmas holiday. The amorphous quartet is a fun experiment featured in Google Arts & Culture that allows users to move the Blobs around to create varying…
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Lord Parkinson speech on the Arts and Creative Industries Strategy
Arts Minister Lord Parkinson outlines government support for the Arts and Creative Industries Location: House of Lords Delivered on: 8 December 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) My Lords, this has been a long, thoughtful and well-informed debate. As the noble Viscount, Lord Chandos, said, on Monday night there was a…
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For U.S. Museums With Looted Art, the Indiana Jones Era Is Over
Prodded by law enforcement, and pushed by foreign governments, American museums are increasingly returning artifacts to countries of origin, but critics wonder at what cost. Benin Bronzes from six U.S. museums that have been returned, or have been designated to be returned. The artifacts were originally seized by British soldiers in 1897. Clockwise from top…
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Flamboyan Arts Fund to grant $500K for arts, culture projects in Puerto Rico
Through the design of a participatory grantmaking model, “En Foco: Proyecto de Visibilización Cultural” will grant a total of up to $500,000. The Flamboyan Foundation’s Arts Fund launched “En Foco: Proyecto de Visibilización Cultural,” an open call for proposals to fund individuals and organizations that present creative and innovative projects aimed at amplifying the arts…
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The 14 Best Museums Outside the Museum District
Houston is known for many things, and our expansive art scene is top of the list. While public art, such as sculptures and murals, can be found in nearly every neighborhood, there are over 150 museums and institutions across the city. The Museum District alone has an association of 19 museums and cultural centers, each…
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Head of Summit County’s ArtsNow advocacy group says region’s arts and culture sector has bounced back
The arts and culture sector in greater Akron has bounced back from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the head of Summit County’s arts advocacy group. Nicole Mullet, executive director of ArtsNow, will deliver her second State of the Arts address on Thursday. Looking back over the past year, and ahead to 2023, Mullet said the…
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Arts and culture alive and well in Innisfil
Enhancing the arts, culture and heritage as an integral part of Innisfil’s identity has long been on the minds of the Innisfil Arts, Culture and Heritage Council (IACHC). Current board member of the IACHC, Sydney Hardie, said the council has been playing an impactful role in engaging the public in determining Innisfil’s priorities regarding local artists…
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Oregon taxpayers can direct taxes to fund arts and culture
SALEM – Oregonians, and only Oregonians, have the unique opportunity to direct a portion of their state taxes to fund arts, heritage and humanities work across the state by using the Cultural Tax Credit. The vast majority of Oregonians who are eligible, however, are not aware of the opportunity. The Oregon Cultural Trust, a charitable…
