Hes even launched decadent bouquets into space. In the stratosphere, flowers freeze in temperatures as low as -60C (about -76F). Instead, Makoto says, they gracefully surrendered to the oceans flow, maintaining their elegant form. Even fish must adapt to extreme pressure and currents [at this depth], he adds. Most recently, Makoto descended upon the frostier landscapes of Hokkaido, the northernmost tip of Japans main islands. There, he left an astonishing flush of flowers to confront the icy air....

TheHand-in-Hand Housedesigned byNendois just that. It brings a fairytale aesthetic to a charming vacation home for a family of four. The Hand-in-Hand House gets its name from the way the cottages conceptually engage with one another. Photo: Masahiro Ohgami Each cottage is a slightly different size and faces a different direction. Each 215-square-foot cottage has floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light. All are framed by curved ceilings that bring a feeling of airiness and provide unbeatable views of Mt....

On its own, a single grain of rice amounts to little, an unassuming and almost minuscule speck. Several thousands of these grains, however, would be considered a harvest. The other towers at 10.36 meters (about 34 feet) outside of the banks headquarters in Hong Kong. Regardless of their disparate controls, both sculptures beautifully catch the surrounding light with their bronze surfaces. Their hollowed-out insides invite visitors into an immersive, golden cocoon....

The app also allows users to snap pictures and videos with the AR installation visible in the frame. Christo and Jeanne-Claudeis currently on view for free at the Shed through March 23, 2025. The AR experience will also be available on the Bloomberg Connects app through April 16, 2025. Photo: Morris Pearl, viaWikimedia Commons(CC 3.0) Christo and Jeanne-Claudes iconic public installationThe Gateshas returned to New York in celebration of its 20th anniversary....

TheNikon Comedy Wildlife Awardsshows a lighter side of wild animal photography by highlighting images that’ll make you chortle. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards is now accepting entries for its 2025 competition. These photos trigger the gamut from funny facesthat are total moodsto being caught in hilariously weird positions. “Naughty Boys” © Alexis Choblet / Nikon Comedy Wildlife The deadline to enter the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 is June 30....

ArtistFabian Oefnerexplores the connection between time, space, and reality in his mind-bending works. Through this, new boundary-breaking pieces emerge. HisVOLUMENseries reimagines brushstrokes and encourages us to think about them in ways we haven’t before. VOLUMENis a series featuring 12 works that are a new chapter in Oefners exploration of the boundaries of painting. The pieces transform a flat, two-dimensional element into a sculptural, three-dimensional viewing experience. Oefner has fabricated clear resin boxes and placed vibrant, energetic brush strokes within them....

RETINAAsredesigncertainly dons this colorway, but it also incorporates other innovative features that showcase Switzerlands renowned heritage and landscape. Custom typography bySwiss Typefacesalso decorates the cover, further promoting Switzerlands graphic tradition. The passports interior is equally remarkable, drawing upon Switzerlands reputation as Europes water tower. These pages also reimagine cartographic imagery, resembling maps of complex landscapes as seen from above. As with any important personal document, the passport had to be protected against counterfeiting....

Photo: NASA/Bill Ingalls Astronauts are highly trained professionals with arguably one of the coolest jobs out there. The astronaut revealed that the experience has altered her perception of basic physical things on Earth. I haven’t walked. Photo: NASA/Bill Ingalls I haven’t sat down. I haven’t laid down. You don’t have to. Photo: NASA you’ve got the option to just close your eyes and float where you are right here. Williams added, Theres no resistance....

Inspired by the legendary Technics SL-1200 turntables, Yu Ando of AndoAndoAndo designed theVinyl Record Player Automatic Watch. The Technics SL-1200 series debuted in 1972 and continues to set the standard for turntables today. AndoAndoAndos watch reimagines its vintage charm in a sleek, modern accessory with a unique way of timekeeping. Meanwhile, the tonearm of the vinyl record player is the minute hand. Its also luminescent, with the disc glowing blue in the dark....

The results were far more significant and intriguing than we had anticipated, BiolotoldLive Science. We uncovered rooms on a second underground level and an additional passage running parallel to the known one. But now, thanks to technology, it seems that its existence can be confirmed. Self-Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1505. (Photo: Museum of the Ancient People of Lucania, viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) Self-Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, ca....

Though the form proves helpful in most situations, some delays will have occurred beyond the 180-day threshold. To learn more about the Subway and Bus Delay Verification process, visit theMTA website. (Photo: EmperorOfNYC, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 4.0) (Photo: Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 2.0) (Photo: Tdorante10, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 4.0)

Created in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, the 2,916-piece set is recommended for ages 18+. The set features four detailed levels with many rooms. To learn more, visitLEGO’s website. LEGO unveiled a brand newBeauty and the Beast Castleset for adults. It also comes with 10 adorable minifigures, including Belle in her iconic golden yellow dress.

This process can take years, meaning many remain undocumented before they can be studied. New data will be gathered and uploaded to the Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform. To learn more, visit theOcean Census website. This newly identified guitar shark, found off Tanzania, is only the 38th known species of its kind and belongs to one of the ocean’s most threatened vertebrate groups. (Photo: The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census / Sergey Bogorodsky)...