The Akros rowing boat used by Fyodor Konyukhov in his attempted solo crossing of the Indian Ocean from South America to Australia will be preserved in a museum in the Tula Region, Russia, after being recovered following 16 months adrift.
Seven Smithsonian locations along Washington, D.C.’s National Mall closed Thursday due to an outage at a GSA heating and transmission plant that disrupted chilled water supplies for cooling and humidity controls.
A deep-reef fish collected off South Australia in 2006 was recently identified as a new species after being misclassified for nearly 20 years, underscoring the significance of museum collections in uncovering undiscovered biodiversity.
Shenzhen's recently unveiled mega-scale cultural facilities, including the Natural History Museum, are attracting Hong Kong residents for weekend trips. This trend signifies an evolution in northbound spending beyond dining, with visitors like Raymond Leung planning cultural excursions to see attractions such as dinosaur fossils and meteorites.
After a 40-year quest, Professor Christine Maggs has confirmed the discovery of a new seaweed species, ceramium ruenessianum, found living on maerl beds in UK waters off Cornwall. The pink-striped seaweed, nicknamed "pink-zebra weed," will join the Natural History Museum's collection, highlighting the biodiversity of threatened maerl habitats.
Seit Mai wurden an der Küste Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns tote Robben gefunden, wobei das Schweriner Umweltministerium Unterernährung, Krankheiten und bei vier Tieren mögliche menschliche Einwirkungen als Todesursachen nennt. Einem Tier fehlte der Kopf mit glatter Schnittkante. Umweltminister Backhaus mahnt zur sorgfältigen Prüfung, bevor die Küstenfischerei verdächtigt wird.
Prof. Christine Maggs has identified a new seaweed species, ceramium ruenessianum, found on maerl beds in Cornwall, UK, after a 40-year search. The discovery, confirmed with DNA sequencing, highlights the biodiversity of maerl and the importance of marine conservation.
Dataland, a new AI arts museum in LA, offers immersive experiences crafted by Refik Anadol, who collaborates with AI to transform data into 3D installations, raising questions about the intersection of technology, creativity, and memory.
Simon O'Donovan, a 44-year-old employee of the National Museum of Ireland, has been charged with possessing an explosive substance linked to a bomb found in a car near the Irish border. A 25-year-old woman, Isobella Perrie Sullivan, was also charged in connection with the incident.
President Trump issues executive order directing warnings at Smithsonian National Museum of American History, citing 'inaccurate' exhibits with alleged Marxist and 'woke' biases, sparking Democratic backlash.
The Kansong Art Museum in Seoul officially handed over two Qing dynasty lion sculptures to China, marking the implementation of a diplomatic agreement signed by Presidents Xi Jinping and Lee Jae Myung. The return symbolizes noticeably improved bilateral ties after a decade of strained relations.
Researchers at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad discovered that superworms (Zophobas morio larvae) can safely and efficiently clean animal skeletons for museum collections. This method avoids harsh chemicals and bone damage, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional techniques.
A Seoul museum returned two Qing Dynasty stone lion statues to the Chinese government, fulfilling a pledge made during a January summit. The statues, purchased in the 1930s by collector Jeon Hyeong-pil, symbolize cultural exchange and will be displayed in a Chinese national museum.
International architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has donated over 200 archival items, including models and sketches, to Hong Kong's M+ museum. This second donation strengthens the museum's architecture collection and coincides with an exhibition on the firm's China projects, opening September 12.
New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
法國羅浮宮的阿波羅長廊在價值1.02億美元的王冠珠寶失竊9個月後重新開放，但展廳未展出任何珠寶。羅浮宮館長勒西柏表示，珠寶未來將移至館內更安全地點展出。法國文化部長佩加爾承諾將強化全國博物館維安。
The 3,400-year-old tomb of Amenhotep III, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, has reopened to the public after two decades of restoration. Located in the Valley of the Kings, the site's reopening on October 4, 2025, precedes the Grand Egyptian Museum's debut, aiming to boost tourism.
House Republicans sharply questioned Anthea Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, over alleged 'woke ideology' and insufficient patriotism, echoing Trump administration criticisms. Democrats rebutted, defending museums' trustworthiness and accusing the GOP of trying to control historical narratives. Hartig defended the Smithsonian's nonpartisan mission.
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday morning. A man sustained serious arm wounds and a woman light leg injuries. Police detained one person, who reportedly suffered from psychological problems, while the popular tourist site remained open.
The Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens after a £2.8m redevelopment, offering an immersive experience of Victorian poverty. Visitors can explore the preserved site, interact with volunteers, and reflect on historical and contemporary issues of welfare and justice.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum and Uzbekistan's Islamic Civilisation Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Hong Kong, aiming to foster cultural exchange through joint exhibitions, research, and training, following a recent delegation visit.
Two suspects in the €88m Louvre jewel heist claim the alleged mastermind was unhappy with the haul, believing more could have been taken. Abdoulaye N and Ghelamallah A detailed the burglary, including dropping Empress Eugénie's crown, and stated they were hired shortly before the event.
Un focolaio di legionellosi colpisce l'Upper East Side di Manhattan, con il Guggenheim Museum tra gli edifici sotto indagine per la presenza del batterio in una torre di raffreddamento. Le autorità sanitarie invitano alla cautela e a consultare un medico in caso di sintomi influenzali.
Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam recreated Wim T. Schippers' 1969 'Peanut butter floor' installation, using 800lb of peanut butter to honor the late Dutch artist's absurdist legacy. The work, displayed with his posthumous instructions, continues to provoke questions about art's nature.
