Mathematician Who Solved Major Math Mystery Rejects Awards and $1M Prize

But some, like Grigori Perelman, prefer to avoid the fame that comes with significant breakthroughs. Grigori Perelman was born in Leningrad, Soviet Union, (now Saint Petersburg, Russia). The conjectures Perelman tackled had long been open problems in mathematics. Photo: George Bergman viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) This is the level of justification that mathematicians require before accepting a new piece of mathematical knowledge as fact. In 1994, Perelman proved thesoul conjecture....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 175 words · Joshua Walker

Mexico City Taqueria Becomes First Taco Stand in the World to Earn a Michelin Star

As such, they are commonly found in street stands and food trucks than at upscale restaurants. El Califa de Leon was founded in 1968. Instead, it’s a hole-in-the-wall spot, tucked between a low-cost drugstore chain and some clothing vendors. Photo: kaart_2 @ Mapillary viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) One of the keys to Califa de Leon’s success is its limited menu. The secret is the simplicity of our taco. It has only a tortilla, red or green sauce, and thats it....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Steven Berry

100 World-Class Conservation Photographers Put 100 Photos on Sale To Help the Ocean

Atmosphere by Shaaz Jung. They’ve hand-selected the talented group of photographers and artists who will sell limited-edition pieces for an affordable price. This aspect is particularly important because each benefitting organization will also receive special media coverage from SeaLegacy. “Atmosphere” by Shaaz Jung. Location: Tanzania. 100 for the Oceanruns from June 1 to June 30, 2024. 100 for the Ocean is a photography sale with a purpose. Parenting Goals by Thomas Vijayan....

May 29, 2024 · 10 min · 1976 words · Monica Garcia

18 Best Drawing Pencils for Professionals and Beginners Who Love to Sketch

Photo:Mounzer AwadThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:Mounzer AwadThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. In most creative fields, it’s impossible to get away from one important toola pencil. Do you use dark, thick lines in your sketches or prefer lighter, thinner strokes?...

May 29, 2024 · 4 min · 662 words · David Atkins

Artists Turn Recycled Books Into Relief Sculptures by Carefully Cutting and Folding Each Page

It is this belief that guides our creative process, highlighting the beauty hidden in every fold. We carefully select each book and ensure that each piece meets our high standards, Book Master explains. The creations includepop culture motifs,sports team logos, andvideo gameandanime characters. Aware of their potential as one-of-a-kind gifts, they also offercustom designsto celebrate birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries. Building one design inspired byThe Beauty and The Beasttook them 16 hours of work, documented intime-lapsed footage....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Susan Dixon

Artist’s Ephemeral Earth Murals Turn Floating Ice and Desolate Deserts Into Masterpieces

Using only charcoal, chalk, and natural pigments, Popa uses Earth as his canvas. Whether created on ice, snow, dirt, or sand, his ephemeral art is mesmerizing. For those interested in how he produces his murals, Popa often posts videos of his creative process. In onevideo, we see him working on a floating piece of ice. As he diligently works on the portrait of a woman, the ice begins to fragment....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · Rachel Arnold

BARK Air’s Flights For Dogs Are Now Boarding for Pawesome Adventures

It’s a miserable experience for dogs and owners alike. There have even been tragic consequences to treating our beloved family members as luggage. This forces canine-loving humans to either leave their fluffy friends behind or be limited to road trips. Photo: AKSAKAL/Depositphotos Every detail has been considered to get to make the flights smooth for pups. While there is room for 15 dogs and their humans, they will not book more than 10....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Jennifer Fischer

Innovative Process Allows Scientists To Grow Diamonds From Scratch in 15 Minutes

Photo: VitalikRadko/Depositphotos Around the world, diamonds continue to be in demand. But still, those processes take a long time and require specific conditions…until now. Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal atmospheric pressure, which could revolutionize the industry. Photo: VitalikRadko/Depositphotos Plus, the components involved affect the diamonds' size, with the largest being around a cubic centimeter. To achieve this, the scientists used a 9-liter chamber. This was due to a previous find that gallium could catalyze the formation of graphenewhich is pure carbonfrom methane....

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Gerald Short

Kaleidoscopic Underwater Photos Capture the Hypnotic Beauty of Coral Reefs

(Photo: Georgette Apol Douwma) The June issue ofNational Geographicspotlights Georgette Apol Douwma’s psychedelic underwater imagery. A scuba diver until she was 79, Douwma remixes her underwater photos of coral into kaleidoscopic masterpieces. TheNatGeo storyhighlights the artistry of these pieces, which allow the colors of coral reefs to pop. Swimming past corals in Indonesia’s West Papua Province, Yellowback fusiliers appear to quadruple in number after Douwma edited a 2017 photograph. (Photo: Georgette Apol Douwma)...

May 29, 2024 · 1 min · 196 words · Tammy Schmidt MD

25 Striking Winners of Competition Celebrating Black and White Photography

Brothers by Olga Steinepreis. Non-Professional Overall Winner and Non-Professional Portrait Winner.Two brothers are so different, but sometimes they are as one. They quarrel, but cannot live long without each other. “Brothers” by Olga Steinepreis. Non-Professional Overall Winner and Non-Professional Portrait Winner.“Two brothers are so different, but sometimes they are as one. They quarrel, but cannot live long without each other. After all, neither of them two recall a time before he had a brother....

May 28, 2024 · 6 min · 1197 words · Christopher Mendez

Agriculture on Mars Is Closer to Reality Thanks To Mayan Farming Practices

Photo: SergeyNivens/Depositphotos Humans visitingMarswill likely happen within the next 15 years. However, it will be a nine-month-long journey one way. Finding a way to feed humans onMarsis, therefore, critical before anyone steps foot on the Red Planet. Photo: SergeyNivens/Depositphotos Regular supply missions are not efficient economically, leaving agriculture as the best method to feed Mars-bound humans. Building upon past studies, scientists at Wageningen University & Research are looking for ways to optimize plant growth....

May 28, 2024 · 3 min · 490 words · Craig Lin

May’s Auroras Were Likely the Strongest Seen in Five Centuries

An aurora over British Columbia, May 10, 2024. These beautiful spectral colors which dance through the sky are the result of solar storms on our Sun. From May 3 to May 9, 2024, NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory tracked 82 notable solar flares. An aurora over British Columbia, May 10, 2024. (Photo:NASA/Mara Johnson-Groh) These flares were largely produced by two sun spots known as AR 13663 and AR 13664. These disturbances, the first G5 level geomagnetic storm recorded since 2003, hurtled through space to Earth....

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Joel Zuniga

Miniature Artist Transforms Household Objects Into Tiny Scenes Full of Whimsy and Wonder

ArtistTatsuya Tanakacontinues to immerse us in the whimsical world of his creative miniatures. Tanaka uses household objectsfrom ordinary white bread to a simple walletto breathe life into these little worlds. His images are influenced by anything from pop culture and world events to seasons and holidays. He also celebrated Star Wars Day with anR2-D2 sauce dispenserand Mother’s Day with aheart bouquet. Despite his use of everyday objects, Tanaka’s miniature scenes exude a sense of wonder and adventure....

May 28, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Michael Moss