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Photography

In a revealing interview, Ju Shen Lee, the celebrated winner of the National Awards – Singapore at the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards, known for the evocative ″Elephant Sand Bath″ photograph, shared deeper insights into her photographic journey and the profound connections she′s encountered along the way.

Approximately twelve years ago, Ju Shen embarked on her path toward photographic distinction. During the golden age of film photography in the 1980s, the prohibitive cost initially dissuaded her, leading her to find joy in athletics. Eventually, she redirected her focus to her longstanding zeal for photography. Through a combination of self-teaching, participation in multiple courses, and the rich array of educational materials available on YouTube, Ju Shen cultivated…

National Awards 1st Place, Signapore, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards Ju Shen Lee, Wildlife Photographer, Singaporeby
National Awards 1st Place, Signapore, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards, Image credit: Ju Shen Lee

Architecture

In a world grappling with rising urban temperatures and the urgent threat of climate change, innovative solutions to cool our cities are more important than ever. At the forefront of this crucial effort is Scientia Professor Mattheos Santamouris from UNSW Sydney, whose pioneering work, highlighted in Nature Cities, showcases groundbreaking techniques to combat urban overheating, with a special focus on the sweltering city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Over a rigorous three-year period marked by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Santamouris and his team undertook an ambitious project to address the extreme heat in Riyadh, where temperatures can soar to an incredible 45°C. Their comprehensive research explored the impact of  ′super cool′ building materials, the introduction of green spaces, and the application of energy-efficient…

Dr. Mattheos Santamouris and his team at UNSW Sydney are at the forefront of pioneering urban cooling solutions by Dr. Mattheos Santamouris, Architecture, Urban Cooling, Australia
Dr. Mattheos Santamouris and his team at UNSW Sydney are at the forefront of pioneering urban cooling solutions., Image credit: www.ournarratives.net

Photography

Małgorzata′s fascinating story unfolds at the confluence of art and science, highlighting a voyage driven by both a keen interest in artistic exploration and a rigorous scientific approach. This journey was ignited by a deeply personal and significant challenge—the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in the early months of 2023. Confronted with such a hurdle, Małgorzata turned her gaze towards the microscopic world, transforming the cells of her own cancer into a subject for artistic exploration. This groundbreaking method not only secured her a distinguished third place in the Nikon Small World competition towards the end of 2023 but also symbolized a significant mark of perseverance, escorting her through the demanding…

Dancing with Carcinoma, My cancer cells by Malgorzata Lisowska, Health Care, Microscopy, Photographer, Portland
Dancing with Carcinoma, My cancer cells, Image credit: Malgorzata Lisowska

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