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Sometimes you see a work of art that looks good enough to eat. In the case ofAmaury Guichons sculptures, you actually can take a bite. The French-born and Las Vegas-based chef is famous for creating lifelike art entirely from edible ingredients. Guichon constructed the complex work from numerous pieces of chocolate. This way the sculpture is secure as well as tasty. Once completed, Guichon even demonstrates the sculpture’s usability by knocking a chocolate soccer ball across the table....

PhotographerBarry Butleris known for capturing all sides of hisbeloved city of Chicago. In late July, when he heard that a lightning storm was coming through, he seized the opportunity. Butler decided to stay with a wide composition so that maximize his chances of capturing a triple lightning strike. Luckily, his patience was rewarded. While his incredible photo may seem like a composite, that’s not the case. The bolts of lightning in the image all occurred at the same time and were captured in one frame....

System 002 being tested in 2021 in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. (Photo:The Ocean Cleanup) Plastic in the ocean is a huge environmental problem that affects everyone. In one extraction using their system of nets and boats, they scooped a whopping 25,000 pounds of refuse. System 002 being tested in 2021 in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. (Photo:The Ocean Cleanup) Two large ships tug a long strand of net which links the two boats....

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Dog owners know the importance of taking their pups on regular walks. These days, it’s not even uncommon to see some people bringing their cats out on a stroll. However, it’s not every day that you come across a tortoise ambling down the street. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Mitani explains that when he first got Bon-chan, the reptile was just the size of his palm. However, over time, the tortoise became bigger than he anticipated....

Discarded materials find new life in the art ofBrian Mock. Bears, dogs, cats, and many more are reimagined as futuristic life-size statues. Mock has also tackled his share of challenging projects, like a 6-foot-long lion. In this case, he manipulated numerous pieces of metal to mimic the texture of an impressive mane. The uncanny blend of unorthodox materials and meticulous realism is a head-turner in every sculpture. Oregon-based artist Brian Mock has a creative way of repurposing scrap metal....

Without its signature spots, the newborn giraffe is all brown. On top of that, their spots also regulate their body temperatures since they act like thermal windows. The vote is currently live on the zoosFacebook page. Now they’re asking the public to vote on her name.

Recently, this skilled athlete set two new world records at a competition in the Bahamas. Molchanov accomplished this dive, reaching a depth of 442 feet in four minutes and 42 seconds. This challenge took Molchanov four minutes and 13 seconds to reach a depth of 442 feet. With a swift motion, he dives right in. As the seconds go by, he goes further down and farther away from the surface....

ArtistTatsuya Tanakais a master of miniatures, and his prolific oeuvre sheds light on his vast imagination. Though the artist began the project in 2011, his creative mind has never wavered. Twelve years in and he’s still producing wildly imaginative scenes. Lately, Tanaka has been playing with forced perspective and proportions to produce some truly compelling images. Tanaka is no stranger to pop culture, and has found inspiration in popular movies and franchises....

Throughout art history, the concept of love has attracted artists from all walks of life. Psyche lets herself sink slowly backwards, languorously taking her lovers head between her hands. It depicts a man and woman, both dressed in Medieval clothing, locked in an intense embrace. There is an undeniable sense of joy in the painting which makes it especially romantic. Created in 1892, this oil painting shows two women passionately kissing in bed....

Salvation by Forough Yavari. Overall winner, International Portrait Photographer of the Year. Yavari topped the list of talented amateur and professional portrait photographers who entered this year’s contest. “Salvation” by Forough Yavari. Overall winner, International Portrait Photographer of the Year. All of the portraits have their own unique stories to tell. Frederic Aranda won the Character Study category for his candid portrait of actor Ian McKellen in his dressing room....

But this little relative of whales and dolphins is demonstrating the critical dangers many modern species face. Like with many other endangered species, human activities are the root of the issue. The alert was issued by the IWC on August 7, 2023. Two vaquita porpoises. (Photo: NOAA viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) The main goal of the alert is awareness and motivating action. However, there is some hope. The remaining tiny porpoiseswhich measure about 4 or 5 feet in lengthseem to be healthy and happy....

A new study shows that scientists are developing the technology to decode similar brain activity. Afterward, they used artificial intelligence to decode the data and produce a copy of the song. Music is a core part of human experience,saysBellier. Photo: ingridat/Depositphotos Understanding how the brain processes music can really tell us about human nature. The results from this study can have broader implications as well. Right now, the technology is more like a keyboard for the mind, Bellier explains....

Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram Centuries-old traditions are compelling windows into cultures from around the world. Avideothat has gone viral shows the artist executing a fiery performance. The most eye-catching element is Diyarshivayi’s long red skirt, as the hem has been set on fire. Photo: Screenshot fromInstagram The artist captioned the video with the message, Fire to me, what will fire do to me? I threw a hundred fires and a hundred riots....