Painting with Words: Gentleman Artists of the Ming Dynasty
From music to drama, cuisine to garden design, members of the Wu School excelled in all forms of creative expression. Centered on the affluent city of Suzhou and nearby towns, this driving force of Chinese culture during the Ming dynasty (1369–1644) took its name from a kingdom that once ruled the region. Of all their […]
What is Dark Matter?
More than 80% of the universe’s matter is invisible, and we don’t know what it is. This mysterious substance, known as dark matter, doesn’t emit or reflect light, making it impossible to see directly. But without it, galaxies would fly apart. Here’s what scientists know — or think they know — about this cosmic puzzle. […]