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ALT A close-up view of a tree trunk covered in a vibrant green-leaved vine. Text says: Did you know certain species can reveal the health of an ecosystem? For example, the lichen Lobaria pulmonaria is sensitive to air pollution.
ALT A black grown stands on the ground, adjacent to a patch of grass. Text says: Populations of American crows are especially susceptible to the West Nile Virus. They can be used as a bioindicator species for the disease's presence in an area.
ALT A diverse group of people gathered behind a camera during a video production. Text says: Ready for a front-row seat to the cinema of Nigeria? One of the world’s largest film industries is significantly influencing cultures.
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ALT A woman wearing a red-and-white outfit, complemented by a matching red-and-white headband. Text says: In the neon-lit worlds of cyberpunk fiction, advanced technology meets gritty daily life to create a postmodern dystopia.
ALT A visual representation of green matrix code against a black background, creating a digital and futuristic visual effect. Text says: The iconic 'digital rain' effect, often seen in cyberpunk visuals, symbolizes the immersive, data-driven worlds where technology and mystery collide.
ALT The Berlin Sony Center illuminated with a vibrant purple and green light display, showcasing its modern architectural design. Text says: The Center Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany, has been described as having a "cyberpunk corporate urban (futuristic)" aesthetic.
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ALT Aerial photo of an island surrounded by ice. Text says: Kaffeklubben Island, the northernmost undisputed landmass on Earth, is situated off the coast of Greenland. The island is named after the coffee club in the University of Copenhagen Geological Museum.
ALT A map highlighting the location of Kaffeklubben Island. Text says: Kaffeklubben Island is positioned at the very tip of Greenland, less than 720 km from the geographic North Pole.
ALT A cluster of delicate light purple flowers blooming on a rugged rocky surface. Text says: Purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) grows on Kaffeklubben Island, one of the few hardy plants able to grow in this extreme Arctic environment alongside mosses, liverworts, and arctic poppies.
ALT Line drawing of two men standing together, one holding a bow. Text says: In Norse mythology, one of the origins of 13's unlucky reputation, Loki’s arrival as the 13th guest at a divine banquet led to chaos and misfortune.
ALT A painting of the last supper, featuring Jesus and his 12 disciples at a long table. Text says: The superstition around Friday the 13th is also often linked to the story of Jesus’ Last Supper, where 13 were present in the Upper Room on the 13th of Nisan – Holy Thursday – the night before his crucifixion on Good Friday.
ALT An artistic rendering of three knights, standing proudly with swords and shields. Text says: Some cite the arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, 13 October 1307, by officers of King Philip IV of France as the origin of the superstition.
ALT A formal portrait of a man wearing a coat and tie, exuding confidence and professionalism. Text says: Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who believed in the bad luck of Fridays and the number 13, died on Friday the 13th of November, 1868 – a date that seemed to fulfill his superstitions.
ALT Article of the Week: Friday the 13th. Close-up image of a calendar with Friday the 13th circled in pink marker. Text says: The end of the work week is usually seen as a good thing. So what are the origins of this particular day’s unlucky reputation?