Art & entertainment news, features and articles
Latest about Arts & Entertainment

Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'
By Harry Baker published
A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.

Live Science x HowTheLightGetsIn — Get discounted tickets to the world’s largest ideas and music festival
By Alexander McNamara published
Live Science has partnered with HowTheLightGetsIn, taking place from Sept. 21 to 22 at Kenwood House, London. See how our readers can get a special discount.

'We're meeting people where they are': Graphic novels can help boost diversity in STEM, says MIT's Ritu Raman
By Alexander McNamara published
In a new series of comics, where young, female scientists take center stage, MIT's Ritu Raman explains how the format can inspire the next generation of young people into the world of STEM.

Best movies about famous scientists that aren't Oppenheimer
By Erin Macdonald last updated
Oppenheimer cleaned up at the Oscars this year, so what better time to look back at the best biopics based on history's most influential scientists?

Save over 40% on this amazing LEGO Ideas set
By Lloyd Coombes published
Deals Save almost $100 on the LEGO Ideas Insect Collection at Amazon.

Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse review
By Kim Snaith published
Lego The Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse is both an impressive piece of Lego engineering, and one of the most visually stunning pieces they've ever made.

Board game deals 2023: Save on science-themed games and family classics
By Jordan Middler last updated
Deals Recently won 2nd prize in beauty contest? Here’s some board game deals to spend your prize money on.

Best zombie movies: viruses, fungi, space radiation & voodoo magic
By Fran Ruiz published
Movie Science We're shambling onto your screens to look at the best zombie movies, and the scientific (and not so scientific) inspirations behind them.
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.