Unfolding gradually, this Sargent-style portrait reveals how patience and clarity shape strong artwork. The accompanying discussion emphasizes visual hierarchy, subtle contrast, and the power of ...

Abstract: Visual analytics (VA) is typically applied to complex data, thus requiring complex tools. While visual analytics empowers analysts in data analysis, analysts may get lost in the complexity ...

If you’ve ever wondered why the only holiday for which the typical American greeting doesn’t use the word “happy,” you’re not alone. Adding to the oddity of “Merry Christmas” as the American norm is ...

I love starting afresh, but the aggressively upbeat language of self-improvement around New Year’s can feel like a consumerist trap — or doomed to fail. One intention I do plan to stick with: More art ...

As part of my due diligence for securities that I am interested in, I follow the macro events that dictate which investments may perform better at various times throughout the economic cycle. While I ...

You burn more calories when sick because your body works harder to fight off infections. A fever can increase calorie burn by raising your body's energy demands. Eating a healthy diet and staying ...

The number of Gen Z college freshmen who are entering universities without high school math skills is skyrocketing — as SAT scores are plummeting, a stunning new report has found. Even more shocking: ...

For nearly two decades, Equinox Studios in Georgetown has been a hub for arts. Sited in a World War II-era factory, the complex oozes that Georgetown gearhead grit and realness and is home to over 150 ...

I tend to assume people who work in artificial intelligence live like the Jetsons. Even if they don’t have robot maids, surely they automate as many tasks as possible, right? Stella Dong is a ...

While computer-use models are still too slow and unreliable, browser agents are already becoming production-ready, even in critical sectors such as healthcare and insurance. In January 2025, OpenAI ...

A federal judge said Monday that she’ll likely block the Trump administration’s efforts to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding for sexual health education grants. The revelation came as ...