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Hefty Tree Trunks Are Twisted and Knotted Into Surreal Sculptures

Each one was installed in a natural setting, instilling a sense of wonder in the environment. Though they appear to be made of real wood, Guinet actually creates these pieces from plaster. It was during my walks in the forest that I was inspired to create this project. “Tree Knot” Twistincludes sculptures that resemble knots, barbed wire, a heart, an infinity sign, and even lace. Guinet chose these symbols because they relate to emotions that can be found in nature....

This Chonky Bear Was Just Named Winner of the 2022 ‘Fat Bear Week’ Contest

As the clear winner, he’s beendescribedas very fat with a low-hanging belly and uniformly dark brown fur. Being named the chubby champion of this competition is nothing new for 747, though. He had previously taken the crown in 2020. Photo: National Park Service/Courtesy of L. Law The votes are in- youve decided to upgrade to fish class & fly w/ 747! 747 was deemed an order of magnitude more massive than 901, who experienced troubling tummy turbulence enroute....

Winners of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Contest Create Art Using a Microscope

Every year the contest produces exceptional results and 2022 is no different. Their years contest received almost 1,300 entries from 72 countries. Thanks to his work, we’re able to see the complexity of the gecko. Embryonic hand of a Madagascar giant day gecko (Phelsuma grandis), 1st Place, Grigorii Timin & Dr. Michel Milinkovitch, University of Geneva, Department of Genetics and Evolution, Confocal, 63X (Objective Lens Magnification) Each image was judged not only for its scientific technique, but also its artistry....

Before Her Death, Queen Elizabeth II Sat for an Oil Painting Portrait With an Award-Winning Artist

Even thoughQueen Elizabeth IIhas passed, her legacy as a dutiful and graceful monarch lives on. Prior to her death, one painter was tasked with capturing the Queen’s likeness in an exquisite portrait. Escofet’s mastery of realism shines in every detail of this portrait. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” oil on linen over panel, 140 x 100 cm (about 55.11 x 39.37 in), for The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, 2020. These ideas stayed with me throughout the painting process....

Google Japan Created a Single-Row Keyboard to “Save Space”

If you work at a desk, then you know that every inch of space is vital. Between computer monitors, keyboards, lamps, and other tools, it’s easy to create clutter. CalledGboard, this unit measures an incredible 5.25 feet in length. However, those interested in trying it out for themselves still have an opportunity to do so. Google uploaded all of its firmware, diagrams, and drawings toGitHub. It is even possible to recreate the Gboard with a 3D printer, according to Google Japan’sblog....

NASA’s DART Mission Successfully Moved a Stadium-Sized Asteroid’s Orbit

(Photo:CTIO/NOIRLab/SOAR/NSF/AURA/T. In preparation for that day, NASA has been strategizing how to deflect incoming celestial bodies. The results are now in: the collision shortened the period of Dimorphos' orbit. Photo by the SOAR Telescope in Chile showing a side view of the streams of material from the surface of Dimorphos two days after the asteroid was impacted by NASA’s DART spacecraft. (Photo:CTIO/NOIRLab/SOAR/NSF/AURA/T. Kareta (Lowell Observatory), M. Knight (US Naval Academy))...

Nicole Aunapu Mann Makes History as the First Native American Woman in Space

One of the most impressive aspects of this historic achievement is that she has done so as mission commander. As of March 2022, only 75 women had been to space. Mann is also the first woman to command a Crew Dragon capsule. Photo:NASA Johnson(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Nicole Aunapu Mann has made history as the first Native American woman in space. Photo:NASA Johnson(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Photo:NASA Johnson(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Park Rangers Spot Rare Sighting of ‘Fat Bear Week’ Families Hunting Together

The sweet bear family spotted in Katmai National Park and Preserve. (Photo: Zaz Ouille) This yearsFat Bear Weekhas come to an end. People around the world canvotefor their favorite chunky critter while watching bears nip salmon from waterfalls onlivestreams. The sweet bear family spotted in Katmai National Park and Preserve. (Photo: Zaz Ouille) Bears 909 and 910 are both daughters of the2018 Fat Bear Week winner, 409. They are now adults and mothers themselves....

34 Frighteningly Fun DIY Kits and Crafts for Halloween

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. As Halloween creeps closer and closer, you may be looking for creative ways to celebrate the spooky season. So get ready to make some fun Halloween crafts....

7 Ways Country Legend Dolly Parton Quietly Gives Back to Make the World a Better Place

Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos Dolly Parton is an undisputed legend for her contributions to music. However, there is another side to the country singer that more and more people are just now discovering. Her donation of $1 million towardvaccine researchduring the pandemic shed light on her charitable efforts. Photo: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos In reality, that donation is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Parton’s philanthropy. Parton has long been a philanthropist, but she does so with little publicity or fanfare....

After 35 Years in Prison, Man Wrongly Convicted as a Teen Uses ‘MythBusters’ to Prove His Innocence

John Galvan hugging a member of his legal team after being exonerated. (Photo: Ray Abercrombie/Innocence Project)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. John Galvan hugging a member of his legal team after being exonerated. (Photo: Ray Abercrombie/Innocence Project)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info....

Amusing ‘Yes, But’ Comics Depict the Funny Contradictions Found in Everyday Life

Life is full of contradictions. Our viewpoints can change all the time, depending on the circumstances. IllustratorGudim Antondepicts the not-so-sticky parts of life in his popularYes, Butcomic series. The two-panel illustrations demonstrate how attitudes shift and sometimes, they are an inexplicable contradiction. While amusing, the comics are thought-provoking, too. Some of Antons illustrations point out how we can knowingly work against our own self-interests. Yes, you have a big bowl of salad greens....

Dramatic Storm Waves Crashing Into a Lighthouse Win Weather Photography Contest

Storm Eunice by Christopher Ison (UK). Held in association with AccuWeather, the photo contest is a celebration of weather in all forms. And so, fittingly, the winning photos take us on a journey through icy storms and stunning rainbows. “Storm Eunice” by Christopher Ison (UK). Weather Photographer of the Year Winner.“After checking the time Storm Eunice would hit as well as the high tides times, Christopher discovered that the storm would hit Newhaven, East Sussex, at almost exactly high tide....