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ESA's Mars Express mission is spotlighting Shalbatana Vallis this month, an enormous Martian valley marked by evidence of ancient water, volcanic activity, impact craters, and collapsed terrain.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Last year's event showcased the subversive style of Black dandyism, and was a rare Met Gala spotlighting men and male fashion.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

A new art gallery spotlighting artwork by artists from the South Asian diaspora is to open to the public this week.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Early programming reflected that, spotlighting smaller stories from flyover America that would have otherwise gone uncovered by larger media outlets.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Whether or not museums chose to change the wall labels next to some of Vermeer’s paintings, the public had done an amazing job of spotlighting any possible fraud.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett