It took five years to examine and restore the 1607 Caravaggio painting before it was put up for auction. It is expected to fetch $170 million. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty ImagesFrench art historian Eric Turquin speaks next to a painting believed to…
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Emperor penguin chicks take their first swimming steps in Atka Bay, Antarctica (Photo credit: National Geographic/Bertie Gregory) Secrets of the Penguins, a three-part documentary produced by James Cameron, debuts this weekend and takes watching these charismatic birds “to a whole…
This week's science news contains hints of life on a distant planet, and information about a 'useless' female organ that isn't. (Image credit: Apperson, K.D. et al., 2017; A. Smith, N. Madhusudhan (University of Cambridge)) Jump to: “Useless” organ Little…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: Functionality Heart rate tracking Sleep tracking Conclusion Smart rings may look like an accessory, but you shouldn’t judge them by their looks alone. These tiny devices are equipped with advanced sensors and sophisticated software…
The plains viscacha, found in the vastness of South America, is distinguished by its pointed nose, stiff whiskers and two black stripes on its face. (Image credit: Cavan Images via Alamy) On the vast plains of South America, a plump…