Krita, as a free open-source digital painting program, has recently earned increasing attention as an effective Photoshop alternative. With its robust features and seamless user experience, many digital artists now use Krita to craft stunning masterpieces. Here, we compile nine useful tips to help users make the most out of this artist-centric program. Tip 1:…
In a groundbreaking development in the fight against drug addiction, a widely used antidepressant is showing promising results in reducing methamphetamine use. Bupropion, marketed under the brand names Wellbutrin and Zyban among others, appears to be a key in the battle against methamphetamine addiction based on recent scientific research. Researchers from several universities in the…
In the age of the Internet and digital devices, memes have become an integral part of our social interactions and nature’s premier antidote to stressful days. Providing us with a generous dose of humor and entertainment, they also serve as a shared language for the nuanced communication of ideas and views. If you are someone…
Eminent wildlife photographer Barry Webb has successfully captured a fantastic array of thriving, colorful slime molds in a newly released remarkable sculptural photo series. In an effort to shed light on these often overlooked specimens, Webb’s photos highlight the intricate, bizarre, and striking beauty found within the macroscopic landscape of many a garden and forest…
An architectural symbol of its time, the so-called Mäusebunker, or Mouse Bunker, stands in the south district of Berlin. This Brutalist behemoth, officially named the Central Animal Laboratory of the Free University of Berlin, has seen increased attention recently due to online debates over its possible demolition. Designed by the pioneering architects Gerd and Magdalena…
China asseverated its technological prowess in infrastructure with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator on 26th November. This groundbreaking construction creates a new global benchmark with its staggering length of 3,000 feet. It can transport individuals to the top in 20 minutes, significantly reducing the exertion of a foot trek that would ordinarily…
Soft drink giant PepsiCo has terminated its partnership with the UK music festival, Lovebox, after an online backlash over its association with controversial rapper Kanye West. The announcement came on April 20th, sparking a heated debate on social media platforms, with Twitter being the chief conduit for protest and support. The wave of protest against…
In the 21st century, mankind’s collective eye has turned once more towards the moon, with NASA’s Artemis missions promising to rekindle our celestial fascination and transform our relationship with our closest celestial neighbor. It’s been more than five decades since Neil Armstrong took that iconic “one small step,” and there is a renewed enthusiasm in…
In the healthcare community, a startling yet critical breakthrough has made headlines: one of the most influential factors in cancer survival rate has been found to have no roots in biology. Instead, according to a recent study, the geographical location and accessibility to healthcare facilities significantly impact a patient’s chances of overcoming the disease. The…
In an unusual incident that has sparked a surge of conversations about image manipulation and credibility in politics, a Dutch lawmaker has been ousted from her party, accused of going too far in editing her official publicity photo. Debates on ethics in the digital age and the implications of visual deception have emerged, projected on…