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Hyper Resolution Mapped Paintings Rijksmuseum

Hyper Resolution Mapped Paintings

Last week Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum released a hyper-resolution image of Rembrandt's The Night Watch. This hyper-resolution image allows you to explore Rembrandt's masterpiece in very close detail, zooming in and panning around the image just as if it was an interactive map. On its own the new hyper-resolution image viewer allows…
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May 19, 2020
‘First Ever’ Near Real-Time Analysis of Global Carbon Emissions Reveals Coronavirus Impacts Air Pollution

‘First Ever’ Near Real-Time Analysis of Global Carbon Emissions Reveals Coronavirus Impacts

An empty road in Istanbul, Turkey.Photo: GettyLockdowns around the world are having a measurable effect on global greenhouse gas emissions. A new study out Tuesday found that daily emissions dropped by 17 percent in April 2020 compared to last year’s average levels. This is a sizable dip, but the findings…
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May 19, 2020
Alexander von Humboldt, renowned naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt

Alexander von Humboldt, renowned naturalist and explorer

This animated introduction of Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), narrated by Jeopardy! champion and author Ken Jennings, chronicles how naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt mixed his passion for nature with his cultural connections, becoming one of the most influential people in science, art, and political circles throughout the 19th century.…
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May 19, 2020
TikTok has a new CEO — now he has to deal with music labels, competing apps, and angry senators TikTok

TikTok has a new CEO — now he has to deal with music labels, competing apps, and angry senators

Kevin Mayer, once heir apparent to the Disney throne, is leaving the House of Mouse to run a different kind of entertainment company: TikTok. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, announced on Monday that Mayer will become chief executive officer of the incredibly popular video app and also take on the role…
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May 19, 2020