https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Sat, 20 Apr 2024 01:58:37 +0200 One of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation's capital is the cherry trees of Washington, D.C., which attract thousands of visitors each spring. Regretfully, it was revealed that 140 of these trees would be destroyed as part of the Tidal Basin restoration project. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Japan has stepped up and agree... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18030 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:52:50 +0200 Even now, Pompeii is a city of wonders emerging from the ruins. At this location, excavations have occurred intermittently since the 18th century. A fresh excavation started about a year ago, and as it develops, more proof of Roman occupation in the city keeps turning up. The most recent amazing find is a hall featuring magnificent fresco paintings that portray mythological scenes. Within the spac... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18029 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:47:13 +0200 A lot of artists put a lot of effort into their work, anticipating the day when galleries and museums will finally show it. One creative decided to take matters into his own hands rather than wait for that invitation. In an attempt to launch his career, a staff member at a German museum bored two holes in the wall and mounted his painting. He was immediately let go from the museum, much to his dis... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18028 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:38:33 +0200 A new record for the longest plank held by a female has been set by DonnaJean Wilde, 58, of Alberta, Canada. This incredible feat involved holding a plank in the correct position for four hours, thirty minutes, and eleven seconds. A mother of five and a grandmother of twelve, Wilde's accomplishment demonstrates both her remarkable physical stamina and mental dexterity. As one might expect, some re... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18018 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:51:13 +0200 The PET Lamp Project was started in 2011 by Spanish designer Alvaro Catalán de Ocón as a response to the problem of plastic waste in the Colombian Amazon. The project's goal is to reuse PET plastic bottles. The environmentally conscious designer has been collaborating with traditional craft communities worldwide, such as those in Ethiopia, Colombia, Chile, Japan, and Chile, for the past five yea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18017 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:45:18 +0200 Across northern and western Europe, the Celts were an Iron Age people. In Spain and other places, powerful tribes ruled over large areas of territory. The Celts had a strong artistic and military presence and were well-known for their exquisite gold jewellery and intricate stonework designs. Finding jewellery in situ is a unique chance to gain more insight into this ancient society, as jewellery w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18009 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:38:08 +0200 Giving blood offers someone in need a glimmer of hope. This is the reason Josephine Michaluk, an 81-year-old resident of Alberta, Canada, is dedicated to providing this kind of assistance to others. She actually holds the record for the most blood units donated in a lifetime. When Michaluk, then 22 years old, went to a blood donation appointment with her sister in 1965, that is when her acts of ki... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18008 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:32:44 +0200 Russ Cook covered the entire length of Africa in 352 days. The 27-year-old West Sussex native left South Africa on April 22, 2023, and on Sunday, he arrived at the coast of Tunisia, ending his journey. Cook ran 9,940 miles (16,000 kilometres) in total, averaging roughly 47 miles (65 kilometres) per day, except for days missed due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances. Cook, whose Instagram... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18007 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:22:24 +0200 For a long time, scientists believed they could look for signs of extraterrestrial life by analysing the ice on planetary bodies. The discovery of ice on Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto presents a plethora of intriguing opportunities for scientists. According to a recent study, scientists would only need one ice grain instead of having to remove an ice core from a planetary body ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=18006 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:17:03 +0200 When you picture a gecko, you most likely picture a small, green reptile. Perhaps even the talking Geico gecko is in your thoughts. However, geckos are actually multicoloured animals. For instance, a gold dust gecko has red and blue highlights in addition to the traditional, nearly neon green colour.On the other hand, a Mediterranean house gecko is pink and has pebbles. Two new species of gecko ha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17998 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:58:26 +0200 Amateur astronomer Elias Chasiotis has been fascinated by the sky since he was a young child. He's especially interested in eclipses, and he recently traveled to Qatar to witness the annular solar eclipse. Even though photographing the eclipse was hampered by clouds, Chasiotis was rewarded with something even more magnificent. The eclipse was already occurring as the sun rose above the waters, cre... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17993 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:30:12 +0200 Dan Martland, a photographer, has always been inspired by the famous skyline of New York City. He enjoys stormy skies because they often result in interesting shots. When Martland captured a unique image of a lightning strike hitting Lady Liberty last week during a storm in the city, he was undoubtedly fortunate. Even though Martland has previously photographed lightning striking the Statue of Lib... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17992 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:20:36 +0200 Particularly for those who own one at home, pianos are more than just basic musical instruments for many people. But bidding them farewell can feel like you're throwing away a treasured heirloom when they start to deteriorate and lose their playability. Thankfully, David Cox, an Australian sculptor, has created a substitute that raises this exquisite instrument from the ashes. The artist creates s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17980 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:39:28 +0200 It's likely that if you've seen Titanic, you've participated in the most passionate discussion regarding the star-crossed lovers in the film. Was there space on that fateful floating door for both Jack and Rose? Whichever side you take, there's no denying that this movie prop plays a significant role in one of the biggest films to date. When the door was put up for auction as part of a movie-theme... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17979 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:34:03 +0200 In 43 CE, the Roman Empire made its first incursion into Britain, marking the start of an ongoing imperial presence that continued until the empire's collapse in the fifth century. Villas, baths, military camps, and, of course, Roman religion were all brought to the region during the Roman occupation. Numerous artefacts from the Roman era, including mosaics, bathhouses, and coins, have been found ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17975 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:07:14 +0200 In the vicinity of his home on a chilly winter's day in Crystal, Minnesota, Mike Parker observed something strange. For as far as the eye could reach, golden kernels of corn covered the nearby train tracks. The most amazing thing of all was how much this enchanted scene resembled the fanciful Yellow Brick Road from The Wizard of Oz.Naturally, Parker posted a photo of the tracks to Twitter after ta... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17974 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:56:25 +0200 With winds of up to 155 miles per hour, the polar vortex is a vast ocean current that revolves around the Arctic. However, over the past few years, the vortex has been steadily growing faster and faster due to the effects of climate change. The vortex's trajectory changed most recently on March 4 when it began rotating counterclockwise. We know that it is common for polar vortexes to alter their t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17972 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:41:42 +0200 Many people travel with their dogs, or even cats, but Guirec Soudée embarks on his adventures with his pet hen, Monique, an unlikely animal companion. With his cherished bird in tow, the 24-year-old Frenchman has been sailing around the world for two years. They left from the Canary Islands, which are close to Africa's west coast, traveled by ship to the Caribbean, and then hiked to Greenland, wh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17971 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:33:35 +0200 Japan was hit by a terrible earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. 19,759 people lost their lives in the disaster, and 2,553 were still unaccounted for as of August 2022. Among them was Yuko Takamatsu, a woman whose body was never pulled from the water. At the age of 56, her husband Yasuo Takamatsu took diving lessons in an attempt to locate her and bring her home. The man has been searching for hi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17970 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:27:05 +0200 What many would consider impossible has already been accomplished by a man by the name of Laverne Biser. Born less than ten years after the Titanic sank, the Fort Worth resident has lived to be over 100 years old. Throughout his 105 years of life, Biser has developed a habit that further distinguishes him: he has seen twelve solar eclipses and is getting ready to see his thirteenth on April 8, 202... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17969 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:21:01 +0200 Ancient people drank alcohol regularly because it was usually safer than tap water which might have been contaminated. Because wine played such a significant role in their culture, the ancient Romans were no different. They also drank a great deal of it, by all accounts. Archaeologists have recently been able to identify the flavour of their wine, giving us a taste of the past.Roman wine had a som... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17962 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:26:30 +0200 Divers off the coast of the Tasmanian Peninsula came across an odd sight while investigating a sunken shipwreck. They were initially taken aback by what they saw, but a closer look revealed that they had found an incredibly rare creature hiding inside the ship's hull. The handfish is the name given to the small, pale pink aquatic animal. This is an extremely rare sighting because they are critical... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17961 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:20:00 +0200 We frequently find ourselves clinging to happiness daily. In the best way possible, these instances encourage a positive attitude that spreads. However, have you ever given your definition of happiness any thought? Since happiness can be defined in a variety of ways, the World Happiness Report has been identifying the happiest countries in the world based on several factors each year since 2012.Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17950 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:06:35 +0200 Fishermen's son John Deason was. He was not thought to be destined for greatness in the future, much like his future business partner, fellow tin miner Richard Oates. However, an Australian Gold Rush that began in New South Wales in 1851 altered their respective destinies. Thousands upon thousands of prospectors travelled to the Outback in the hopes of striking it lucky and finding gold. In 1853, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17947 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:30:32 +0200 Artist Johannes Vermeer is a fascinating figure. The Dutch painter, who was only moderately successful in his day, passed away with a debt and a small collection of paintings. In actuality, he is currently only credited with 34 paintings, among them the well-known Girl with the Pearl Earring. But following the 1800s, Vermeer's fame grew, and these days, any news of one creates a stir. And that's p... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17946 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:25:13 +0200 One of the most biodiverse ecosystems to have ever existed on Earth, the Peruvian Amazon rainforest was submerged beneath a vast lake called Pebas approximately 16 million years ago. Among the species that called it home was the largest freshwater dolphin known to science. Paleontologist Aldo Benites-Palomino discovered a fossilised jaw bone while on a field trip around Peru's Napo River in 2018, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17944 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:11:54 +0200 Pang Way is a macro photographer who documents the subtle, dance-like motions of various mantis species. He portrays the insects up close, showing them balancing on their long legs with their wings spread out like fans. From their exquisite colouring to the delicate webbing covering their wings, we can appreciate every one of their amazing features. It gives one a fresh perspective on these gracef... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17930 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:44:23 +0200 Educators frequently rank among the most significant figures in the lives of their pupils. Few people have the same capacity to uplift and assist a child as they do. But teachers frequently have to pay for their own supplies for the classroom, which depletes their already meagre pay. A recent study estimates that in 2023, American teachers will have paid about $3.24 billion of their own funds... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17924 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:22:00 +0200 It's possible that the wacky new flowers at Sennyuji Temple in Kyoto look different from the ones in a typical garden. A delicate garden of flowers that appear to be floating in midair has been designed by Takahiro Matsuo's LUCENT for the Rakuchu Kansei Art Exhibition in 2021. This piece, called simply Transparent Flowers, is composed of prisms and steel wires that bloom along a garden at the temp... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17920 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:06:30 +0200 This year's astronomical events are really exciting. A significant portion of North America will witness a total solar eclipse in a few weeks, and it might also include a green "devil comet." NASA has now disclosed that there will be another stellar event later this year. Between now and September, the star system T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB, is expected to undergo a nova outburst that would make... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17908 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:46:07 +0200 When Hemesh Chadalavada was twelve years old in 2018, his grandmother made herself a cup of tea and neglected to turn off the gas. After this incident, Hemesh spent hours researching robotics on YouTube to see if he could make a tool to detect these mishaps even if he wasn't present. The teen's research eventually led to the creation of the Alpha Monitor, a badge-like device that alerts caregivers... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17904 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:01:03 +0200 The blue glow of marine bioluminescence adds beauty to scenes of nature. It is a natural phenomenon that moves with the ocean's inhabitants, even though it has primarily been captured in photos as a blue light that sways with the waves. A pod of dolphins swimming in bioluminescent water, lighting up the otherwise dark ocean, is captured in a video by Newport Coastal Adventure.The video, which was ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17903 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:56:07 +0200 Is there an animal you could picture comfortably perching on your fingernail? The Brazilian flea toad is an actual animal, despite its sounding fictional. But don't let the name deceive you. It's a frog and not a flea or a toad. Its size leads some to believe it to be the world's smallest vertebrate and amphibian. Furthermore, although researchers have been aware of it for more than ten years, the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17902 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:50:08 +0200 It is simple to believe that scientists already know everything there is to know about Earth in an era of easily accessible information and technological advancements. But the ocean is still a great mystery. Up to 5% of it, according to UNESCO estimates, has been studied. A group of international researchers led by scientists Drs. Javier Sellanes and Erin Easton travelled to a remote area of the s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17901 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:42:08 +0200 According to Oxford Sparks' Sophie Abrahams, sloshing—which can result in spills—can be minimised by walking backwards while holding a coffee mug in a claw grip. Jiwon Han, a Korean student, discovered this concept and used his research to support his thesis.In essence, a human hand's natural frequency is the same as coffee in a mug. The coffee sloshed in time with the hand's forward motion. R... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17885 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:39:08 +0200 The well-known painter Claude Monet gained notoriety for his preoccupation with natural scenes both during his lifetime and among his Impressionist contemporaries. Though he is most recognised for his paintings of the water lilies at his Giverny residence, he also saw beauty in other aspects of the natural world and man-made structures like seascapes, cathedrals, and haystacks. The Seine River app... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17876 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:38:58 +0200 An unfortunate condition that many American families deal with is dementia. Families watch the agonising process unfold and try their best as elderly relatives lose their memories and abilities. Care is still costly and elusive for many people. Dementia research is a top priority in medicine since the baby boomer generation in America is rapidly approaching retirement. However, there is positive n... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17874 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:19:54 +0200 Tucked away in the only desert area of Turkey, an eye-catching architectural design balances the 3.2 million solar panels that cover the space. The focal point of Kalyon Energy's 1,350 MWp solar power plant—which has the potential to be the biggest solar power plant in Europe—is the Central Control Building. The building's façade, which was designed by Bilgin Architects, is lined with 7,200 ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17873 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:12:05 +0200 Between November and March, the warm temperatures in Florida's rivers attract a large number of manatees. Because of this, the Get Up and Go Kayaking crew has been able to frequently spot them while out on their excursions through Silver Springs State Park. They have seen a lot of fascinating creatures, but nothing quite compares to the tender scene they recently saw. Josh, their tour guide, saw a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17867 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:34:38 +0200 Video games, like movies, are the creation of artists from concept to character design to soundtrack. The Japanese developer Daiwa House has begun construction on a Game Art Museum, which is expected to open in the summer of 2027, as a way to honour the art of video games. This cutting-edge facility, which is situated in Yokohama, will be the first of its kind globally. The Game Art Museum, design... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17866 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:24:19 +0200 The majority of digital artists utilise Photoshop or other comparable software, but Tatsuo Horiuchi, a 77-year-old Japanese artist, prefers to use Microsoft Excel to create his stunning artwork. His "paintings" are extraordinarily detailed pieces that imitate classic Japanese paintings that present picturesque vistas of natural landscapes replete with cultural allusions."I never used Excel at work... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17861 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:30:39 +0200 Every day, a large number of people attend the Bellagio Hotel & Casino's fountain show on the Las Vegas Strip. But this Vegas mainstay had to be halted on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate a special visitor. One day, a bird that is uncommon on the American mainland—the yellow-billed loon—landed in the fountain.The hotel staff posted on Twitter, "We are happy to welcome the most exclusive gu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17860 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:19:42 +0200 The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy started to lean almost immediately, according to Grady Hillhouse of Practical Engineering, who examined the tower's history. The site saw a few wars as well as the passage of time, which resulted in a greater lean of the period. Before the tower collapsed in 1990, engineers, architects, and historians realised they needed to address the lean. That famous til... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17854 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:40:11 +0200 Working in retail is not for the faint of heart. Despite the long hours, one has to prepare for dealing with every type of personality out there - even the Karen's. But what is better than to have a good laugh after encountering yet again another delusional person in a supermarket. In a hilarious skit, comedian Scott Seiss adopted the role of an irate "part-time seasonal" worker for the massi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17853 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:31:55 +0200 Dangerous animals like the killer whale and the white shark may come to mind when we think of ocean predators. However, did you know that one of the sea's most feared creatures is the striped marlin? They are among the fastest animals on the earth, but they also have a special quality that makes hunting in groups well-organised and efficient.Although colour changes in striped marlins (Kajikia auda... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17849 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:16:05 +0200 The International Space Station is a marvel of engineering and human aspirations. Over 270 astronauts from all over the world have visited it during its more than 25 years in orbit around the Earth. Although it has played host to an amazing 269 spacewalks, its primary function is that of a space laboratory where cutting-edge research has been carried out, illuminating the distant corners of the ga... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17848 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:10:13 +0200 Celebrities can display their best red carpet looks at award shows. Their one-of-a-kind designer ensembles can influence popular fashion for many years to come, and they have. But British actress and television presenter Hannah Waddingham chose to bring a purse unlike any other to the Screen Actors Guild Awards, defying fashion trends.A well-known company did not create the distinctive clutch. Rat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17833 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:11:32 +0200 Which animal species are native to your area, do you know? A visually stunning and educational pictorial map has been created by artist Anton Thomas. This large-scale work, titled Wild World, took three years to complete and was hand-drawn using coloured pencil and pen. There are 1,642 different species on this map, spanning all seven continents and the oceans that separate them, from Austral... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17832 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:49:29 +0200 Numerous scientific mysteries have been raised by the cave paintings left by prehistoric humans. The details of who drew what and when can reveal a great deal about the early movement, human history, and our ancestors' lives. Sometimes human characteristics like handprints or hunting activities are captured in cave art. Geometric patterns can occasionally be seen in the paintings or carvings found... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17822 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:47:59 +0200 A few days prior, SpaceX was in the news for an entirely different reason than their botched Starship rocket launch on April 20. Although SpaceX launches have long been photographed by astrophotographers, photographer Todd Salat saw something truly unique over the Donnelly Dome in Alaska. Often referred to as the Aurora Hunter, Salat was photographing the aurora on April 15 when a strange spiral m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17815 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:06:10 +0200 Photographer Peter Rosén recently captured a stunning, uncommon display of multiple colors, particularly green, surrounding Venus in Sweden. It's critical to comprehend how light functions in order to completely comprehend the significance of this. Light from sources like the sun is always present both around us and throughout our solar system. Over millions of miles, sunlight—typically the whi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17814 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:57:10 +0200 Music lovers have taken a shine to weatherman Adam Krueger's ingenious way of incorporating lyrics into his live TV forecasts. Fans of pop music send him a lot of requests, and he works based on their suggestions. One of his most recent endeavours demonstrated that he is capable of mastering any genre. Even the members of the heavy metal band Disturbed were impressed by Krueger's attempt at slyly ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17810 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:30:17 +0200 Since 1883, a stunning pink and white agate crystal has been kept in the Natural History Museum's archives in London. The lovely stone was chosen by minerals curator Robin Hansen for the institution's 2018 exhibition. A dealer told Hansen that the agate he found several months later was actually an agatised dinosaur egg. After realising what he might have found, Hansen and museum personnel have ve... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17809 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:23:13 +0200 Antarctica is a place of beauty and dread. Being the only continent devoid of permanent human habitation, it is home to several dispersed research stations that resemble Star Wars bases rather than actual residences. The months that researchers and support personnel spend on the continent can be both difficult and unforgettable for them because they are separated from their loved ones and have lim... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17808 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:07:43 +0200 Mars exploration has long been a dream of space enthusiasts. We might be getting closer than ever to realising this dream now. Building a permanent base on the Moon to enable human missions to the Red Planet is one of NASA's primary objectives for the Artemis mission. This could occur in the 2030s with any luck. For the time being, a short film produced by ElderFox Documentaries that features high... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17807 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:04 +0200 One of the largest projects of actress Emilia Clarke's career, her final season as Daenerys on Game of Thrones, was completed in 2019. Then, years earlier, nearly at the start of her career, she disclosed in an essay for the New Yorker that she had survived two aneurysms. Many others who had experienced comparable traumas were motivated by this to finally share their experiences and the difficulti... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17791 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:11:14 +0200 Traditional arts have a history unique to each culture. The Japanese practice of carving fruit and vegetables into intricate garnishes is known as mukimono. We've watched over the years as Takehiro Kishimoto, aka Gaku, has become an expert in this field. Amazing pictures and videos of the fish, dragons, and birds he creates out of produce can be found on his Instagram page.Gaku has a charming way ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17784 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:43:53 +0200 Artist Riane Leafworks shares genuinely amazing pieces on her Instagram. Her exquisite nature illustrations are evocative of vintage children's book illustrations, and they mostly feature a colourful and endearing cast of woodland creatures. Riane displays her amazing work using fallen leaves as a medium rather than pen and paper or watercolour and canvas. The Tokyo-based artist went to unive... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17783 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:37:29 +0200 The stunning gem of central Italy, L'Aquila, came to the attention of the world in 2009 when a severe earthquake severely damaged much of the town. But happily, a picture uploaded by Redditor daenel is bringing L'Aquila back into the spotlight for a far more encouraging reason. Thousands of people have shared this local's photo of an optical illusion that turns water from a fountain into "fire," l... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17782 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:30:55 +0200 In archaeology, hoaxes abound. Scholars can ascertain the authenticity of an artifact by examining its appearance, provenance, discovery, materials, style, and other relevant factors. Sometimes a phoney item can successfully pass for the real thing for years before the fraud is discovered. However, the opposite occurred once. A metal sword in the collection of the Field Museum of Natural History i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17777 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:10:55 +0200 An Ontario middle school student has recently demonstrated the possibility that the Greek mathematician Archimedes' fabled heat beam is real. This invention used mirrors and the sun to defeat the enemy and is said to have been used to burn Roman ships during the Siege of Syracuse in the third century BCE. The author Lucian first mentioned Archimedes' death ray in the second century CE when he clai... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17775 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:48:11 +0200 People have had a means of drying out their cell phones in the event that they get wet for as long as they have existed. It's simple but effective advice: put your phone in raw rice, and within a few days, the grain will have absorbed any moisture. But tech behemoth Apple recently said that this method might be more harmful than beneficial. Apple claims that submerging your phone in rice “may al... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17774 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:43:16 +0200 The Beatles are still receiving praise more than 50 years after the release of their last album. The Fab Four won Best Music Video at the 2024 Grammy Awards for their song "I'm Only Sleeping." Visual artist Em Cooper was commissioned to make a video for this track to coincide with the release of the remastered version of their bold 1966 album Revolver.In "I'm Only Sleeping," Lennon sings about the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17769 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:33:59 +0200 If you’ve ever broken the tip of your pencil by leaning too hard on the page, you know how incredibly delicate the graphite material is. Despite the lead's fragility, Taiwanese artist Chien Chu Lee doesn’t shy away from using brittle pencil tips as his medium.Covering a range of subjects, he transforms ordinary pencils into mind-blowing miniature sculptures by hand-carving detailed f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17764 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:27:08 +0200 If you've ever watched a game show, you probably have some experience with making educated guesses about the correct answer or speculating about whether a competitor would get it right. When a recent Wheel of Fortune episode ended in controversy, viewers at home were thrust into a new situation.One of the contestants, Megan, advanced to the bonus round in the episode that aired on January 30, 2024... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17763 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:53:42 +0200 Tartans evoke all things Scottish. There is a proud and long history behind these checked fabrics. A sett, or collection of crosshatched lines in various colours, on a solid background produces distinctive patterns associated with military or familial ties. Official tartans are registered with The Scottish Register of Tartans, which includes both historic and contemporary designs. According to exp... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17756 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:29:26 +0200 One of the most exciting and audacious physical pursuits is skiing. Here, skiers are at the mercy of the topography, as opposed to other sports where the field is defined by man. Because of this, certain areas are much riskier than others and should only be attempted by skilled athletes. A terrifying clip from the 2016 film project La Liste features skier Jeremie Heitz descending the Ober Gabelhor... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17755 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:23:55 +0200 The piece of art you are viewing was not painstakingly drawn with a pen and ink. Rather, it is made up totally of the characters and symbols found on an old-fashioned typewriter. James Cook, an artist, is well-known throughout the world for his language-inspired and text-based works. Throughout the past ten years, Cook has produced over 300 drawings using his ever-expanding collection of vintage t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17752 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:56:06 +0200 A historic day occurred on November 9, 1989, when the Berlin Wall started to fall. Officials from East Germany declared at that time that all citizens of the German Democratic Republic were welcome to travel to West Berlin and West Germany. Though the process of unifying Germany took almost a year, November 9th has always been seen as a significant day for the divided country. Artist Patrick Shear... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17743 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:27:55 +0200 Many art thefts go unsolved, but one was just recently solved by happenstance and investigation. Dr. Earl Leroy Wood's Hoboken home was broken into in 1969, and valuable 18th-century artwork was taken. The English painter John Opie is the creator of the work, which is titled The Schoolmistress. It shows a stooped woman assisting kids with their homework. The painting vanished for many years, possi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17742 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:23:24 +0200 Throughout art history, one of the most well-known painters in the world is Vincent van Gogh. Leading figure in the Post-Impressionism movement, the painter is best known for having severed his own ear during a depressive episode in his later years. However, realist painters like Jean-François Millet served as inspiration for Van Gogh before he created his vibrant swirls and sunflower-filled vase... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17737 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:27:53 +0200 Our perception of the world is shaped by cartographers, also called map makers. Not everyone has the good fortune to visit every continent and see every ocean. The fact that they are confined to Earth and can only see the horizon in front of them limits the perspective of even the fortunate travellers who are able to achieve such a feat. Before GPS and airplane travel, before sophisticated cartogr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17736 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:21:13 +0200 After an exciting game that went into overtime, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl last night, much to the delight of their supporters. However, the true triumph for climate activists took place behind closed doors. The NFL's biggest game of the year took place in a stadium powered entirely by renewable energy for the first time ever.The Las Vegas Raiders' home field, Allegiant Stadium, ser... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17732 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:46:27 +0200 One of the most talked-about parts of Super Bowl LVII was Rihanna's halftime performance last year 2023. Actually, her performance drew a larger audience than the game itself. It was an unforgettable performance, complete with an incredible aerial stage setup and her unexpected pregnancy announcement. Simultaneously with Rihanna's performance on stage, another artist was captivating audiences. Int... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17731 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:34:30 +0200 Many couples have an eternal dream of being together, which typically extends to their last resting place. A couple from the late Bronze Age have been found in Ukraine's Petrykiv village, ensnared in a loving embrace for 3,000 years. While his partner wraps her arms around his neck and presses her body against his side, the man's skeleton lies flat on the ground.The two were descended from the anc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17724 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:30:12 +0200 Banksy is a well-known artist whose pieces fetch millions of dollars when they go up for auction. Even so, one of the greatest mysteries in contemporary art is still the identity of the elusive artist. The artist's first name appears to be confirmed by a recently discovered interview. In the summer of 2003, Banksy was interviewed by former BBC arts correspondent Nigel Wrench about the launch of hi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17723 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:23:35 +0200 Gustav Klimt was born during a critical juncture in European history, as the once-dominant Austrian Empire was about to collapse. Being a part of the Vienna Secessionist artistic movement, he was greatly impacted by the Art Nouveau style. The most well-known pieces are those from his later years, before his 1918 death from the Spanish flu. This "Golden Phase" was dominated by vibrant, slightly abs... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17718 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:40:27 +0200 A recently found exoplanet, which is 137 light-years away from Earth and relatively nearby space standards, has been made public by NASA. This super-Earth is 1.5 times wider than our planet and is situated in the habitable zone of its parent star. Its position on its star may allow liquid water to form on its surface, which makes the discovery intriguing. The exoplanet TOI-715 b is a promising can... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17717 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:37:46 +0200 Being physically fit entitles one to numerous benefits. Simple acts like reaching for something on a higher shelf or getting up or sitting on your own are frequently taken for granted. To give people with lower limb impairments this freedom and visibility, the Lithuanian startup Chronus Robotics has created a self-balancing mobility robot.The Kim-e is a creative wheelchair that resembles a Segway ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17716 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:29:46 +0200 The Beatles still have ardent followers worldwide more than 50 years after they broke up. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr all contributed to the painting that recently sold for $1.7 million, more than the pre-sale estimate of $400,000–$600,000. The artwork was offered at the New York City Christie's "Exceptional Sale." The artwork is titled Images of a Woman and was... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17715 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:23:22 +0200 Some people think it's a great chance to compliment the bride and groom or even crack jokes during the wedding speech. However, it presented Dylan Hannum with the ideal opportunity to resolve a family mystery. He eventually revealed the truth to his best friend Mark, the groom, and his elder brother David after more than 20 years of keeping it a secret. The younger Hannum can be seen giving his we... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17683 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:14:49 +0200 In 2022, Toko, a Japanese man, gained notoriety when he revealed that he had spent ¥2 million ($16,000) on a lifelike rough collie costume. He aimed to realise his aspiration of becoming a dog. Despite all the attention he received, many met this notion with raised eyebrows. Almost a year and a half later, Toko acknowledged that the "misconception" about his collie costume has left him feeling "s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17682 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:06:14 +0200 Pokémon made its debut in 1996 and has since become ingrained in popular culture. Even if you're not an anime watcher, gamer, or card collector, you've probably encountered the familiar characters that have contributed to the franchise's immense popularity. Some of the animated characters are reimagined in an exhibition at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles by fusing them with both traditional and modern cr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17679 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:38:55 +0200 Sara Rivers Cofield didn't anticipate uncovering a mystery when she purchased a vintage 19th-century dress in 2014. The curator and archaeologist bought what appeared to be a typical 1888 bronze silk bustle dress, but it was in incredibly good shape. But when she was able to examine the intricate garment, she saw that it was accompanied by an enigmatic message, the meaning of which would not be di... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17678 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:29:49 +0200 The northern white rhinoceros is in danger of going extinct due to human activity. There are only two surviving females, making them extremely endangered. This would be the end in nature. The species would vanish from existence due to the passage of time and human avarice for rhino horns. But perhaps the grim trajectory of events can be reversible thanks to modern science. The successful implantat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17677 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:14:45 +0200 Snow can be annoying, but there's something enchanted about watching those large, fluffy flakes fall from the sky. Particularly the larger snow crystals with their exquisite symmetry and original patterns. However, have you ever considered the maximum size of a snowflake? Remarkably large snowflakes do hold a Guinness World Record, though the process is more complicated than it seems. The Gui... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17676 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 15:03:36 +0200 The majority of us use the alphabet's letters on a daily basis, but have you ever wondered how their shapes came to be? Every one of the 26 letters in the alphabet has a distinct history, and the history of the alphabet is fascinating. A helpful poster created by Matt Baker (of UsefulCharts) traces the development of the widely used alphabet from its Proto-Sinaitic Egyptian origins (c. 1750 BCE) t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17670 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:34:53 +0200 Modern technology has made it possible to find hidden images in historical artwork. A royal portrait from the 17th century is the source of one recent discovery. Early modern Europe was ruled by the Hapsburgs. Members of the clan intermarried and ruled over Europe for nearly seven centuries. Their power fluctuated, ranging from Portugal and Germany to Hungary. The family remained centred in Austri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17669 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:28:46 +0200 There are many species in the ocean about which we still don't know much. Did you know, for instance, that certain squids raise their young? But they swim through the ocean holding them in their arms, not sitting on them as a hen would on land. The Schmidt Ocean Institute team documented this unusual behaviour on camera, and they subsequently released this illuminating video.One of the few squid s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17664 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:28:07 +0200 Street artist Mobstr used to ride his bike past a typical red wall in London covered in graffiti on his way to work in the morning. He saw for years that when the graffiti got below a certain line, a city employee would cover it with red paint. The unwavering worker would pressure-wash off any graffiti above this pre-established line.On his website, Mobstr stated, "This prompted the start of an ex... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17658 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:06:32 +0200 With his enormous sculpture of a hand emerging from a tree stump, artist Simon O'Rourke gives a "palm tree" a whole new meaning. The piece, called Giant Hand of Vyrnwy, is 50 feet tall and changes right before your eyes. The sculpture's base is a typical tree, but as you look up, it starts to lose its bark, transforms into the arm's smooth skin, and ends with soft creases in the fingers and palm. ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17656 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:17:34 +0200 Jeremy May, a London-based artist, creates wearable sculptures that revitalise abandoned books. Images and text are taken from these magazines and fashioned into contemporary necklaces, bracelets, rings, and other accessories. They barely resemble books at all, with their vibrantly layered and patterned designs appearing more like lustrous, fashionable accessories that captivate us with their exqu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17655 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:08:08 +0200 The majority of people would find their burping habit embarrassing, but Kimberly "Kimycola" Winter is not one of them. The USA native recently shattered the record for the loudest burp in history (female), thanks to her abnormally loud burps.Her burp, which broke the record, was 107.3 dB. This was higher than the previous record of 107 dB set in 2009 by Italian Elisa Cagnoni. Neville Sharp of Aust... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17652 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:42:53 +0200 Just before Christmas 2023, a very kind but anonymous donor placed a pair of extremely rare all-gold Nike Air Jordans in the donation box at the Portland Rescue Mission's Burnside shelter in Oregon. After discovering the donated sneakers, James Free—a man who was once homeless and is currently employed by the shelter—set them aside. The director of the shelter, Erin Holcomb, told CNN that upon... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17651 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:34:02 +0200 According to research from the University of Copenhagen, everyone with blue eyes descended from a single ancestor some 6,000–10,000 years ago. Professor Hans Eiberg of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine says, "Originally, we all had brown eyes." However, a genetic mutation that affected our chromosomes' OCA2 gene led to the development of a "switch," which effectively "turned off"... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17645 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:23:50 +0200 Constellations can be seen in the sky in a variety of shapes by stargazers. However, identifying shapes in far-off galaxies requires a keen eye—or rather, a sophisticated telescope. NASA recently released a picture of the interacting galaxies Arp 142 that was first taken in 2018 with the Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes. These distant worlds, far from being amorphous, remarkably resemble an e... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17644 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:18:54 +0200 Aside from the current Windsor family, the Tudors are arguably the most well-known English kings. However, the public's perception of the dynasty is largely shaped by Henry VIII's violent and extreme marital practices and his daughter Queen Elizabeth's "Merry England." The House of Tudor had an equally dramatic beginning. Henry VII became the first Tudor king after the Roses' civil war broke out i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17643 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:04:12 +0200 Cats, dogs, and other pets are jam-packed into animal shelters across the nation. This makes the exceptional achievement of Adams County SPCA even more noteworthy. The Pennsylvania shelter announced in December 2023 that all of its animals had found homes, marking the first instance of such an occurrence in almost fifty years. The announcement was shared on Facebook along with a picture of staff m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17642 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:56:33 +0200 Mars is currently thought to be dry, dusty, and arid. The Earth's blue-green surface, which is rich in water, appears to be the opposite of the Red Planet. But water once flowed over Mars' surface, sculpting rivers' paths and leaving behind the remains of lake beds. Water is still present on the planet below the dusty surface, where it is trapped in enormous blocks of ice that have been deposited.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17630 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:05:47 +0200 The Sago palm, or Cycad (Cycas revoluta), was a naturally occurring plant in the United Kingdom 60 million years ago. However, on Cycads grown outdoors, botanists have produced both male and female cones for the first time. These plants are native to Japan and grow best in warm temperate and subtropical climates. Why then are they reappearing in the UK at this time? Climate changes.In 2012, botani... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=17629 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:45 +0200