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Banner: Baboquivari Peak prominent on the horizon.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Luigi Colani Chair (1970)
An early concept of the modern "integrated workspace".
#technology #work #oldtimes
An early concept of the modern "integrated workspace".
#technology #work #oldtimes
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Luigi Colani Chair (1970)
An early concept of the modern "integrated workspace".
#technology #work #oldtimes
An early concept of the modern "integrated workspace".
#technology #work #oldtimes
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A cat is a cat
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
A cat is a cat
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We've all mislaid our keys, but this one made it to the other side of the world! The Library and Archives were delighted when Adelaide Botanic Garden recently arranged for donation of a key that was previously owned by Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck - granddaughter of King George III #KewLA
January 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We've all mislaid our keys, but this one made it to the other side of the world! The Library and Archives were delighted when Adelaide Botanic Garden recently arranged for donation of a key that was previously owned by Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck - granddaughter of King George III #KewLA
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Back at work this week and I wanted to share something that's actually a cool history post and not just, like, anti-imperialist rage. This is a Buddhist 'dharani' amulet found in a tomb at Chang'an (modern Xi'an) in northern China. It was *printed* (probably by monks) circa 650-670 CE.
January 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Back at work this week and I wanted to share something that's actually a cool history post and not just, like, anti-imperialist rage. This is a Buddhist 'dharani' amulet found in a tomb at Chang'an (modern Xi'an) in northern China. It was *printed* (probably by monks) circa 650-670 CE.
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Just found this print from what is in English titled 'A New Herbal, or Historie of Plants' by Rembert Dodoens in mid-16th century showing 'Medica' which neatly shows the spiral pods of what we would call Medicago sativa sativa, Lucerne or Alfalfa, in photo on the right. 🤗
#Botany
#Botany
January 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Just found this print from what is in English titled 'A New Herbal, or Historie of Plants' by Rembert Dodoens in mid-16th century showing 'Medica' which neatly shows the spiral pods of what we would call Medicago sativa sativa, Lucerne or Alfalfa, in photo on the right. 🤗
#Botany
#Botany
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The stunning Coffeepot Crater - the site of one of Oregon's most recent volcanic eruption (~3200 years ago) - with a large hole in the lava field from the collapse of a lava tube. Just behind the crater, on the right, are smaller spatter cones that formed along the fissure. #Photography
January 7, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The stunning Coffeepot Crater - the site of one of Oregon's most recent volcanic eruption (~3200 years ago) - with a large hole in the lava field from the collapse of a lava tube. Just behind the crater, on the right, are smaller spatter cones that formed along the fissure. #Photography
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Die Radiolarien (Rhizopoda radiaria): Berlin: G. Reimer, 1862-1888. (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/10687499) #nature #illustration #art
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Die Radiolarien (Rhizopoda radiaria): Berlin: G. Reimer, 1862-1888. (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/10687499) #nature #illustration #art
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January 5, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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Here are the beautiful results you can get when you freeze flowers in ice
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January 4, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Here are the beautiful results you can get when you freeze flowers in ice
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January 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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For New Year’s Day 2026, a hellenistic glass vase shaped like a pomegranate. 2nd century BC - 1st century AD.
A symbol of abundance and good luck for the year ahead!
📷 Phoenix Art phoenixancientart.com/work-of-art/...
#Archaeology
A symbol of abundance and good luck for the year ahead!
📷 Phoenix Art phoenixancientart.com/work-of-art/...
#Archaeology
January 1, 2026 at 11:17 AM
For New Year’s Day 2026, a hellenistic glass vase shaped like a pomegranate. 2nd century BC - 1st century AD.
A symbol of abundance and good luck for the year ahead!
📷 Phoenix Art phoenixancientart.com/work-of-art/...
#Archaeology
A symbol of abundance and good luck for the year ahead!
📷 Phoenix Art phoenixancientart.com/work-of-art/...
#Archaeology
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Kunstformen der Natur Leipzig und Wien: Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts, 1899-1904. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/47388383) #nature #illustration #art
January 2, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Kunstformen der Natur Leipzig und Wien: Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts, 1899-1904. (source: https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/47388383) #nature #illustration #art
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Understanding the chemical properties of a molecule is an inherently quantum problem, making quantum computers a good tool for the job – and we may start seeing this take off in 2026
Could 2026 be the year we start using quantum computers for chemistry?
Understanding the chemical properties of a molecule is an inherently quantum problem, making quantum computers a good tool for the job – and we may start seeing this take off in 2026
www.newscientist.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Understanding the chemical properties of a molecule is an inherently quantum problem, making quantum computers a good tool for the job – and we may start seeing this take off in 2026
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Growing evidence reveals that creativity is one of the best-kept secrets for boosting your health. From live theatre to a quick crafting break, here’s how to harness the power of art in your everyday life
How to extend and improve your life by getting more creative
Growing evidence reveals that creativity is one of the best-kept secrets for boosting your health. From live theatre to a quick crafting break, here’s how to harness the power of art in your everyday life
www.newscientist.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Growing evidence reveals that creativity is one of the best-kept secrets for boosting your health. From live theatre to a quick crafting break, here’s how to harness the power of art in your everyday life
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A surprising blend of functionality with artistic flair, Crossness Pumping Station was opened in 1865 to help divert sewage away from the fetid River Thames (designer: Joseph Bazalgette) www.exploringgb.co.uk/blog/crossne...
January 2, 2026 at 6:46 AM
A surprising blend of functionality with artistic flair, Crossness Pumping Station was opened in 1865 to help divert sewage away from the fetid River Thames (designer: Joseph Bazalgette) www.exploringgb.co.uk/blog/crossne...
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At least 3300 years old, this painter’s palette made from a single piece of ivory, features six oval wells for paint that still contain traces of ancient pigments.
It bears the cartouche of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY
#painting #art #history #archeology
It bears the cartouche of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY
#painting #art #history #archeology
January 2, 2026 at 11:56 AM
At least 3300 years old, this painter’s palette made from a single piece of ivory, features six oval wells for paint that still contain traces of ancient pigments.
It bears the cartouche of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY
#painting #art #history #archeology
It bears the cartouche of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY
#painting #art #history #archeology
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December 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Nothing quite like the intricacies of a carpet page
Lichfield Cathedral, MS Lich 01; St. Chad Gospels; c.730 CE; p.220 @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social
Lichfield Cathedral, MS Lich 01; St. Chad Gospels; c.730 CE; p.220 @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Nothing quite like the intricacies of a carpet page
Lichfield Cathedral, MS Lich 01; St. Chad Gospels; c.730 CE; p.220 @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social
Lichfield Cathedral, MS Lich 01; St. Chad Gospels; c.730 CE; p.220 @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social
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December 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Common Blackbird (Turdus merula): This 29cm (11.4in) species of Thrush is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, also introduced to Australasia, North & South America. Super photo taken by Amer Sanabutt of a male Blackbird taken in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. #blackbird #eurasianblackbird #wildlife
September 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Common Blackbird (Turdus merula): This 29cm (11.4in) species of Thrush is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, also introduced to Australasia, North & South America. Super photo taken by Amer Sanabutt of a male Blackbird taken in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. #blackbird #eurasianblackbird #wildlife
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Meet the rock squirrel (Otospermophilus variegatus)! This critter can be found throughout much of the southwestern United States & Mexico. While it does forage in the trees, this species prefers to make its dens in rocky terrain like cliffs & canyons.
Photo: kenttrulsson, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
Photo: kenttrulsson, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
September 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Meet the rock squirrel (Otospermophilus variegatus)! This critter can be found throughout much of the southwestern United States & Mexico. While it does forage in the trees, this species prefers to make its dens in rocky terrain like cliffs & canyons.
Photo: kenttrulsson, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
Photo: kenttrulsson, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist
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Some fascinating looks at the earliest of Britain's passenger railways. I was fortunate enough to be asked to do some of the illustrations for three of the articles, including the lime depot at Darlington.
historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/re...
historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/re...
September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Some fascinating looks at the earliest of Britain's passenger railways. I was fortunate enough to be asked to do some of the illustrations for three of the articles, including the lime depot at Darlington.
historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/re...
historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/re...
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September 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM