We can learn a lot from nature. Architect Vincent Callebaut looks to our environment as a guide for designing his forward-thinking structures. His conceptual creationLilypadis a prime example. Their lamina (leaves) can grow up to nearly 10 feet in diameter. Similarly, Callebauts Lilypad is a massive self-sustaining structure surrounded by water. Lilypad is intended to offer an alternative to the rising sea levels. It would function as a mobile, amphibious city that could accommodate up to 10,000 inhabitants....

Exterior of Biblioteca Joanina. Preserving such precious volumes demands care, attention, and, in this case, bats. Given their nocturnal habits, these bats are challenging to encounter while the library is open during the day. Exterior of Biblioteca Joanina. (Photo: University Square, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 2.0) Beyond this, the library offers evening concerts, which typically occur right around a bats dinnertime. Biblioteca Joanina is only one of two libraries in the world that houses bats alongside its books....

Gaza Under Israeli Attack Ali Jadallah, Anadolu Agency. Israel bombarded the central Gazan city multiple times throughout the year. Israel continued its war on Gaza throughout 2024, leaving much of it in ruins. “Gaza Under Israeli Attack” © Ali Jadallah, Anadolu Agency. Winners, West, Central, and South Asia, Stories“People watch as smoke and flames rise over a building, following Israeli attacks on Deir al-Balah. Israel bombarded the central Gazan city multiple times throughout the year....

ForJosh Hernandez, these features are part of the draw. As I create chaos, sculpting the chaos into order becomes the challenge, Hernandez tells My Modern Met. Thats what pulls the piece together, as it creates a contrast between realism and abstraction. In many ways, Hernandezs charcoal portraits do feel sculpted. One portrait, for instance, depicts a woman who pensively gazes toward the right corner of the canvas. Only her face remains visible and, even then, its encroached by charcoal dust and slashes....

Steve Jobs PhotographerNorman Seeffis a legend with a vast portfolio of work. Even if you dont immediately recognize his name, you have most likely seen one of his iconic photographs. These recordings are just part of the 350,000 feet of undeveloped footage Seeff has stored in the Hollywood Vaults. Steve Jobs This precious time capsule, just waiting to be explored, is set to start being developed this year. This exceptional career is not only a testament to Seeff’s talent but also his tenacity....

Despite being bordering countries, there arent many direct routes between Denmark and Germany. To ameliorate this, the two countries have embarked upon an ambitious collaboration: theFehmarnbelt tunnel. Tunnel construction began in 2020 on Denmarks side, while Germany began a year later in 2021. Map showing the route of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel. (Photo: Bowzer, viaWikimedia Commons,GNU Free Documentation License) The sheer scale of these various pieces demands an equally massive factory....

El resultado es una coleccion de monumentos a los esfuerzos de estas personas. A continuacion, lee la entrevista exclusiva de My Modern Met con Guillermo Bert. La pandemia hizo que la gente se diera cuenta de su inmenso valor, su coraje y su fuerza. He querido rendir tributo a estos millones de trabajadores a traves de esta serie, honrando sus contribuciones. Conoces personalmente a los trabajadores representados en las esculturas?...

The final 440-megapixel photo was made from an incredible 300 GB of data. TitledCrimson Shadows, hecallsit my most technically complex eclipse photo to date. It’s a stunning achievement for the photographer, who only bought his first telescope in 2017. Detail Now, millions of followers await his fascinating photographs, which bring us closer to the stars. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured the March 14 total lunar eclipse in high definition. His four-camera, three-telescope setup ensured that he wouldn’t miss any details....

Photo: Belish/Depositphotos A thrilling astronomical event is right around the corner. On March 29, a solar eclipse will cover parts of the Northern Hemisphere. After all, you may even get to witness a double sunrise. Photo: Belish/Depositphotos The farther north you are, the deeper the eclipse will be. On March 29, a solar eclipse will cover parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Photo: krisrobin/Depositphotos Photo: milangucci/Depositphotos Photo: mroczka/Depositphotos

A rendering of an exhibit room inside the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. The Leonardo da Vinci Museum only recently received final approval from the Colorado Economic Development Commission. To stay updated on its opening, visit theLeonardo da Vinci Museum of North America website. A rendering of an exhibit room inside the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. (Photo:Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America) Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, ca. Researchers Uncover Previously Unknown Portrait Beneath Iconic Titian Painting...

For most students, Pajama Day at school is a fun break from routine. Sensing something was wrong, he made the kind decision to help. Hes always happy, but this particular day, he was not happy. Seeing Levi upset, Farrish gently asked what was wrong. Through a face full of tears, Levi explained that he didnt have pajamas for Pajama Day. It hurt me so bad, Farrish said. That just wasnt my Levi, and I wanted him to have a good day....

Each petal, stem, and leaf is incredibly detailed. Her work feels almost alive, as if you could reach out and feel the texture of each bloom. Pulchos painting depicts war horses covered by enormous flowers, serving as a powerful symbol of peace. In this painting I created a more complex compositional solution. Now the main characters are buried in flowers and there is no more room for battle. Pulchos incredible work is currently part of a group exhibition, calledFLOWERS FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE....

What the researchers uncovered was remarkable. Researchers from Cranfield University used drones to map Dmanisis Gora, a 3,000-year-old fortress in Georgia. Photo:Nathaniel L. Erb-Satullo(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Nathaniel L. Erb-Satullo(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Nathaniel L. Erb-Satullo(CC BY 4.0) Photo:Nathaniel L. Erb-Satullo(CC BY 4.0)