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Photo: BIZOON/Depositphotos Democracy is under a global threat. From the violentJanuary 6 insurrectionin the U.S. todemocratic backslidingin Europe, participatory governments are at a critical historical point. As developed by the ancient Greeks, democracy requires participation from an informed citizenry to function properly. Photo: BIZOON/Depositphotos TheInternet Archivehas been preserving billions of web pages since 1996 through its Wayback Machine. The site functions as anaccessible, free repository of thousands of years of knowledge and culture....

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Simone Arruda/Shutterstock Want to get a leg up on the new year? There are small, portable planners or large binders that also act as journals. Many also have pockets to tuck away keepsakes or business cards you don’t want to lose. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Simone Arruda/Shutterstock Want a planner that gives you enough room for extra notes and scribbles? TheHobonichi Techo Plannerfeatures graph paper spreads so you might add appointments, personal notes, or doodles....

Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok Retail workers are heroes. They put up with long hours and angry customers, among a lot of other things. The idea was to support Carpenter so she could finally hang up her blue vest. Photo: Screenshot fromTikTok They saw that youre a very hard worker, obviously, the TikToker told the woman. A perplexed Carpenter replies that wouldn’t be the end of it. I’m going to miss my customers....

Located in Japan, these dunes stretch for nine miles and provide inspiration for the structure. The final effect is a sleek, modern design that also blends into its natural surroundings. The two-story structure is separated into the ground-floor cafe and an upper-level observatory accessed by an exterior staircase. Thanks to the timber materials, both the interior and exterior exude warmth and blend into the sandy dunes. Kengo Kuma and Associates designed a cafe and observation tower overlooking Japan’s Tottori Sand Dunes....

Animals become one with their environment inSujay Sanans watercolor paintings. you’ve got the option to purchase limited edition prints via Sanan’swebsite. South Africa-based artist Sujay Sanan creates stunning watercolor paintings inspired by nature. He artfully merges landscapes with the silhouettes of animals. These unique pieces reverse the idea of an animal blending in with its habitat. These paintings also highlight the connection between animals and their environment.

Denver will soon be home to America’s first carbon-positive hotel. Developed byUrban Villagesand designed byStudio Gang, Populus is a modern 265-room hotel that will open in late 2023. The hotel has committed to planting enough trees to represent over 5,000 acres of forest. An earth emergency demands that we strengthen our influence, and Populus is just the beginning. Populus is already off to a positive start, right from construction. When thinking about the look of the hotel, Studio Gang turned to nature for its design inspiration....

Photo: screenshot fromNant de Drance SA Solar and wind energy are the future. But both of these renewable, sustainable energy sources are dependent on varying environmental conditions. Traditional batteries require minerals that are dangerous and damaging to the Earth. Photo: screenshot fromNant de Drance SA An enormous Swiss water battery projectknown asNant de Dranceis at last operational. It is a glimpse into the future of energy storage. For the past 14 years, construction crews have been working hard to complete this ambitious project....

The eco-bridge has two massive tunnels that will begin to funnel traffic in February 2023. At that point, the architects will then focus on the surrounding landscape. The project is an effort that involves many experts aside from the landscape architects. Once the landscape is complete, it will be a thriving Coastal Prairie ecosystem. According to Nelson Byrd Woltz, this ecosystem is one of North America’s most endangered. Experts across multiple disciplines worked to ensure the infrastructure project would also benefit the environment....

As one of the mostfamous artistsin history,Pablo Picassoleft an important mark onmodern art. Born in 1881 to two artistic parents, Picasso was immersed in formaldrawing techniquesfrom an early age. This event likely influenced the painting he created just one year later, at the age of 15. Here, we will learn more about Picasso and his early painting. Who Was Picasso? Picasso used each of these distinct approaches to explore aesthetics, figurative subjects, emotions, and reality....

Years before we had cameras, people relied on artists and their work to capture the world around them. The bookFungi Collected in Shropshire and Other Neighbourhoodsis an example of this art form. The project itself is divided into three dense volumes. Accompanying each piece is a hand-written note of what species it is. The only known volumes are hand-drawn and hand-bound, suggesting they were the only copies made. you’re free to browse all volumes of Lewis’s book on theInternet Archive....

Ask any parent and they will likely tell you that its true. The years fly by. Solomon and his daughters dress up in all sorts of outfits and pose in a variety of silly situations. Scroll down for more creative photos that chronicle the sweet bond Solomon has with his daughters. For more, be sure to follow him onInstagram. Each photo has funny expressions and smiles from the girls. Together, they are making lifelong memories to cherish for years to come....

The Thai firm is known for its use of this local, sustainable material that grows in abundance. To create the design, Enter Projects Asia used special software that simulated the movement of clouds and steam. It’s also flexible and can be used for many purposes and spaces. In doing so, they hope that more people will see the benefits of using rattan. It is not hard to be sustainable in construction if we adapt to our environment, shares Keane....

Sometimes the greatest muses are just a hike away. England-based artistOlivia Seetimfinds the subjects for her paintings in the varied beauty of her natural surroundings. From verdant forests to open meadows, these acryliclandscape paintingsimmortalize a certain time and place. Her small canvases contain tender portrayals of places devoid of people, offering immersive visual escapes for the viewer. For me, this includes a sense of safety and familiarity, but also adventure and curiosity....