This annual event, which peaks on the night of May 5 into the next morning, comes from the trail of debris left by Halley’s comet. It’s best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, but skywatchers in the north can catch a glimpse Sara Hashemi | Daily Correspondent May 4, 2026 4:48 p.m. The Eta Aquarids as seen from Sri Lanka in […]
Adventure, comics, childhood, love and everyday life are among the dozens of themes that will guide the curation of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles Christian Thorsberg | Daily Correspondent May 4, 2026 4:11 p.m. The Critics Corner, Ernie Barnes, 2007, will be on display when the museum opens. Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Ahead of […]
The findings could more than double our current database of worlds that loop around binary star systems. But researchers need to analyze more data before they can officially celebrate a new trove of far, far away exoplanets Rudy Molinek | Reporter May 4, 2026 3:24 p.m. Tatooine is a fictional desert planet with two suns. No such planet had been […]
The artifact is decorated with an illustration of the defensive fortification in northern England, but it was unearthed some 1,200 miles away. A new study suggests the design reflects a soldier’s achievements at the site Ellen Wexler | Assistant Editor, Humanities May 4, 2026 2:23 p.m. A virtual reconstruction of the Berlanga Cup 3D Stoa—Archaeology and Heritage / Cambridge University Press […]
The “hydrogenobody” is an organelle inside certain microorganisms that live in a special stomach chamber in cattle, sheep and goats, according to a new study Sara Hashemi | Daily Correspondent May 4, 2026 12:02 p.m. Cattle are a major driver of methane emissions. Thomas Barwick via Getty Images Cows are famous for belching methane, a heat-trapping gas that’s contributing to […]
One of OpenAI’s large language models did better than physicians in several experiments, hinting that A.I.-assisted emergency medical care could be around the corner Rudy Molinek | Reporter May 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. The A.I. model outperformed two doctors when presented with data from dozens of real E.R. patients. Harrison Keely via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 4.0 Since the 1950s, […]
Buried in the mid-11th century, the stash includes silver pieces minted under rulers such as Cnut the Great, Aethelred the Unready and Harald Hardrada Meilan Solly | Senior Associate Digital Editor, History May 4, 2026 7:00 a.m. Seven of the coins from the newly discovered hoard, which is the largest of its kind ever found in Norway Innlandet County Council […]
**BSA Weekly Image Highlights: Engaging Visual Stories from March 26, 2025** In the continually changing realm of digital photography, the Brooklyn Street Art (BSA) platform remains a guiding light for individuals searching for the convergence of art, culture, and society. Each week, BSA assembles a selection of exceptional images, providing a glimpse into the creativity and thought-provoking art that characterizes […]
In the Shinto belief system of Japan, kami signifies the spirits that inhabit the natural world. These divine beings exist as ethereal yet frequently unseen forces, enlivening the environments around them as they navigate through ancient forests, towering peaks, and drifting clouds. In the Japanese language, kami also translates to “paper,” a more common yet equally meaningful term. This duality […]
**Weekly Newsletter Summary** This week’s newsletter covers significant shake-ups in the art world, including notable resignations at the Venice Biennale due to geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Russia. The jurors’ withdrawal signals increasing political undercurrents affecting major art exhibitions. Concurrently, the newsletter shines a light on the decline of art schools in America, emphasizing the overpowering growth of administrative roles […]