Michelangelo's David, the towering sculpture acclaimed for its depiction of male physical perfection, was carved from a marble of poor quality filled with microscopic holes, according to Italian ...

Challenge a friend to lift a marble or round lolly (or any spherical object) off a table touching it only with a glass. They'll never succeed of course. You however, are an intergalactic master of the ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I've never really appreciated how lucky I am ...

Science Global issues 02/17/2025 Marble has been a symbol of wealth and power since 700 BC. It is particularly suitable for sculptures, or the construction and furnishing of stately buildings. But ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...