Health, Fitness and Style
V&A's Costume Cleaning Conundrum, Manchu 'Horse-Hoof' Shoes and The Invisibles
"The condition of the costume at the time of purchase was startling. The hem of the skirt was black inside and out. All parts were soiled. There was extensive water-borne staining throughout; the proper left sleeve of the jacket and front of the skirt both had large stains down their entire length that had hardened to the consistency of cardboard. The whole ensemble was very heavily creased and misshapen. The waist of the skirt had been taken apart and cobbled together again in haphazard gathers. As one of my colleagues succinctly put it — it was a mess!" more »
A Collaboration: The Science and Entertainment Exchange
The National Academy of Sciences provides the entertainment industry professionals with access to top scientists and engineers to help bring the reality of cutting-edge science to creative and engaging storyline; Guest blogger E. Paul Zehr discusses what it would really take to become Batman. Could a real world superhero ever exist? more »
The Ancient Egyptians Makeup May Have Prevented Eye Diseases
"There’s more to the eye makeup that gave Queen Nefertiti and other ancient Egyptian royals those stupendous gazes and legendary beauty than meets the eye. Scientists in France are reporting that the alluring eye makeup also may have been used to help prevent or treat eye disease by doubling as an infection-fighter. more »
The IDF Medical Corps Team at Work in Haiti's Soccer Stadium With Map
The hospital was one of the first fully functioning medical sites with advanced equipment. So far, 300 patients have been admitted, 92 surgeries have been performed and 5 bebies have been delivered (2 were premature). more »
