Leslie Katz led a team that explored the intersection of tech and culture, plus all manner of awe-inspiring science, from space to AI and archaeology. When she's not smithing words, she's probably ...

It’s one of the most famous works of art of all time, but a new study may change the way that you look at the Mona Lisa. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati claim that Mona Lisa’s smile is ...

Mona Lisa's famous smile might not have been genuine when she was painted by Leonardo da Vinci more than 500 years ago. Scientists wanted to investigate Lisa Gherardini's facial expression and apply ...

For nearly 500 years, people have been gazing at Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of the Mona Lisa with a sense of bafflement. First she is smiling. Then the smile fades. A moment later the smile returns ...

But what exactly is it about this 16th-century masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide, making it arguably the most famous painting in history? At first glance, the Mona ...