Damian’s notes

(Via @kottke on Twitter)

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  'Sistine Chapel of the ancients' rock art discovered in remote Amazon forest Tens of thousands of ice age paintings across a cliff face shed light on people and animals from 12,500 years ago

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  Ten common myths about bike lanes – and why they're wrong From congestion to cost, there are many entirely misguided arguments in circulation

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  A cyclist's guide to biking the city – a cartoon The Illustrated City: Urban cycling is good for health, the wallet and the environment – but is still not without its risks

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  ‘This report will change your life’: what zero emissions means for UK Committee on Climate Change sets out how UK can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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  The life and reign of Emperor Akihito – in pictures After 30 years on the throne, Emperor Akihito is to abdicate on 30 April and his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will officially accede on 1 May. The 85-year-old emperor is the first in two centuries to stand down. His reign began on 7 January 1989, following the death of his father, Emperor Hirohito

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  ‘We’re not just for middle class white women’: new head of Women’s Equality party Mandu Reid on the challenge of being Britain’s first black party political leader

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  Kyotographie 2019: the vibe of Japan's new era The Kyoto photographic festival endeavours to take the pulse of the country

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  From fantastical ferns to icicle towers, glass artworks take over Kew Gardens Dale Chihuly shipped in 32 installations which go on display across London site

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  Black hole picture captured for first time in space breakthrough Network of eight radio telescopes around the world records revolutionary image

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  How the US has hidden its empire | News | The Guardian