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A happily married couple in Korea knows this all too well. They’ve built a following around their fitness-oriented lifestyle, which is simultaneously impressive and heartwarming. Since they have always worked together as a team, his wife jumped in as well. When their trial period of training and dieting was over, they had some professionalpicturestaken to celebrate. However, this fit couple only recently developed their shared relationship with exercise. To keep with their fitness journey, it’s possible for you to follow @okdong_fit onInstagramandTikTok....

Birds have a direct line of continuity back to the age of the dinosaurs. Many varieties survived while the likes of the T-Rex went extinct through catastrophic events. But why the birds were able to survive is still a question for study. These tiny baby bird feathers preserved in amber since the Cretaceous period have enabled scientists to understand the effects of such feather features on survival for certain species. (Photo:Shundong Bi)...

Over 60,000 species have been registered in the country, many of which call the Colombian Amazon home. But deforestation has always been an issue. The impetus for this dramatic turnaround? Photo: ilyshev/Depositphotos It’s all tied up in Colombia’s complex political history. And often, the top bargaining chip is the environment. Photo: OndrejProsicky/Depositphotos This is already making a big impact. Photo: OndrejProsicky/Depositphotos Now, it’s a different experience. Much of the change is happening in Guaviare state, where arid cattle grounds meet rich, lush jungles....

Flowers are synonymous with warm weather and happy occasions. Some of our favorites include Tattly’s series of temporary tattoos. We’ve also included items that you might incorporate into your living space. TheWater LiliesCandleby Flatyz is a stunning piece handmade by artisans that perfectly captures the beauty of ClaudeMonet’sImpressionist painting. We’ve picked out 10 floral gifts that are the perfect pick-me-up! Tattly| $15 Tattly| $15 Tattly| $15 Flatyz| $17.95 LOQI| $17.50...

Written by Paul McCartney in 1968, the track explores themes of faith and hope. As such, its message has resonated with people all over the world. The 16-year-old student performed a soulful cover of Blackbird, with the lyrics translated into the Mikmaq language. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube The lyrics of Blackbird in Mikmaq were translated by Katani Julian, a teacher who works in language revitalization. My language is very different from other ones, she toldWBUR....

Photo:Hiemstra et al. Agroup of Dutch researchersfound that certain birds were using these spikes to construct nests. He and other scientists observed several nests in Rotterdam and Antwerp that feature strips of spikes. Photo:Hiemstra et al.(CC BY 4.0) Its actually like a joke, Hiemstra adds. Even for me as a nest researcher, these are the craziest bird nests Ive ever seen. He’s not far off. Photo:Hiemstra et al.(CC BY 4.0)...

What Eudyptula wilsonae may have looked like, darn cute! (Photo:Simone Giovanardi) Penguins are survivors. Modern species of the adorable birds withstand freezing temperatures or dive deep in swift currents. What Eudyptula wilsonae may have looked like, darn cute! (Photo:Simone Giovanardi) Its name meansWilsons little penguin. The two fossils were discovered on New Zealand’s North Island. From the one juvenile and one adult skull, the researchers determined it was a new species....

Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Sometimes all you need is a little cuddle to sleep comfortably. Thats why so many people still sleep with a stuffed animal. This is no different for certain animals. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube She always cuddles her best friend, an orange cat named Mochi. They adorably take naps together with Sakura wrapping her arms around her feline buddy to fall sleep. The YouTube accountma kohas documented Mochi and Sakura’s unlikely friendship....

Bookshop| $32.55 (Photo: Heidi Gustafson)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Bookshop| $32.55 (Photo: Heidi Gustafson)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Today, contemporary artists can find everything they need at an art supply store. However, before you could buy paint, creatives had tomake their materials themselves....

Seoul-based artistLee Me Kyeoungfinds beauty in unexpected places. Her ongoing series of delicatepen drawingscapture the quaint convenience stores of South Korea that often go overlooked. Nestled in green surroundings and sparkling with personality, these illustrations document small businesses that are slowly dying out. So, before they go, she is making sure that their existence is recorded in her art. That is a charming point of small stores. Be sure to follow Kyeoung onInstagramto keep up to date with her latest creations....

After 30 years, a heritage center honoring Inuit culture is finally taking shape. In an exciting development, the Danish architecture studioDorte Mandrupwon the international competition to design the center. The firm was selected due to its ability to take inspiration from Inuit culture and the natural environment. Image: MIR In fact, the design recalls the manner in which snowdrifts are shaped by wind. The Inuit Heritage Centre will be situated on the northern ofIqaluitthe capital of the Nunavut territory....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. yo readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. By drawing in sketchbooks, artists can collect their ideas and record their creative process. ForJose Naranja, his archive ofMoleskine notebooksalso serve another purpose....

As a celebrated wildlife photographer,Shaaz Jungknows more about animals than most. But his relationship with wildlife didn’t just begin with his photography. And now, in his seriesJungle is Watching, Jung is capturing that moment on film. Above all, Jung hopes that these images demonstrate the power of patience and of respect. And it’s why he’s able to photograph these animals in such a natural, easy manner. It’s his hope thatJungle is Watchingwill encourage others to follow his lead....