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A mysterious plant-based oil could help art conservators restore the shine to centuries-old masterpieces.

Algorithms and museum grunt work helped restore a centuries-old painting—so you can enjoy it at home.

Geeky art can look super cool.

It's all in the wrist.

You don't need paint or Paint to make a masterpiece.

We think of bacteria as dirty, but sometimes they can actually clean up after us humans.

Jim DeBoer has carving John Deere equipment for 80 years, but his productivity has rocketed since retirement.

Surprise: An optical illusion isn't the same as a visual illusion.

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