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But for some people, the taste can be difficult to stomach. It turns out that adult humans aren’t the only ones who think so. After the pregnant women ate carrots, the fetuses appeared to respond with delighted faces that almost resemble laughter. Left: Photo:Prof. Jackie BlissettRight: Photo: wjarek/Depositphotos In contrast, fetuses look as though they are grimacing in disgust when their mothers munched on kale. The results from this study were published inPsychological Science....

Thouard managed to take this incredible shot of the 6-foot swell while freediving in the ocean. The former was won byKerim Sabuncuoglufor his portrait of a dead moray eel on an abandoned fishing line. Check out the stunning winners of the 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards. 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year, Overall WinnerBen Thouard, A surfer battles one of the heaviest waves in the world following a wipe-out....

ArtistDavid Bowenis giving a philodendron control in his fascinating installation calledPlant Machete. As the name suggests, a live plant has the power to wield a giant knife. Plant Macheteis attached to a wall, and Bowen has hooked up sensors to the leaves. You never expect greenery to assert this level of control. Bowens portfolio explores the point at which natural and mechanical systems meet. Scroll down to watchPlant Machetein action....

Online communities can be a big help for your profession or hobby. These groups can offer support and guidance as well as lend their expertise from anywhere around the world. The subredditr/woodworkingis one of those places. Many of the posts feature people sharing their amazing projects as part of a virtual show and tell. Some of the pieces are practical, like anelegant garden benchconstructed in different colors of ash wood....

But for others, its a lifestyle. Those who trek the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) fall into the latter category. Along the way, hikers venture through the desert, up mountains, and traverse seven national parks. The hikes reputation is what makes 71-year-old Pa’ats completion of the journey all the more extraordinary. The duo celebrated Pa’at’s success via an Instagram post. Not many people can say theyve accomplished such an incredible featespecially not at 71!...

Artist Danielle Currie ofSatellite Stitchesuses Earths grandeur as the inspiration for her embroidery art. Looking to NASAs pictures as source material, she recreates the swirling beauty of satellite photography within wooden hoops. Her latest pieces have only grown more intricate since then. The result creates a gorgeous tapestry of hues that can be fully appreciated in up-close shots. Artist Danielle Currie of Satellite Stitches uses Earths grandeur as the inspiration for her embroidery art....

Like any goodastrophotographer,Brennan Gilmoreis always waiting for the perfect moment to get the shot he’s after. And last month’sJupiter oppositionwas the moment that he’d been waiting for. The dazzling photo is the fruit of careful research and planning. This time, he was ready. Gilmore was familiar with the site, as he’d previously photographed the full moon rising behind the barn. But for all his careful planning, he wasn’t entirely sure that he’d calculated everything correctly....

Lakota Native American Man at Pow Wow. (Photo:Andrew James) The U.S. celebratesIndigenous Peoples Dayon the second Monday of October. It corrects the notion that Columbus found America because Indigenous people were there first. Lakota Native American Man at Pow Wow. (Photo:Andrew James) In 2021, President Biden became the first president to formally recognize the holiday by issuing a proclamation. The White House is not alone. Many states and cities already replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day....

Untitled by Li Ping (China). The 2022 Photo Contest saw the largest participation ever, with entries from 196 countries across six categories. Two other photographers received special awards, as their images were singled out by Vitale and Peterson. “Untitled” by Li Ping (China). Grand Prize Winner.“On either side of a highway, gullies formed by rainwater erosion span out like a tree in Tibet, an autonomous region in southwest China. To capture this image, photographer Li Ping slept alone in a roadside parking lot overnight before using a drone in the early morning hours to photograph this natural landscape....

He has 2 hearts & 2 pairs of lungs. Meet Janusthe two-headed tortoise who just turned 25, making it the oldest living two-headed tortoise in the world. He first arrived at the museum in 1997 as an unhatched egg. At the time, the museum had an animal facility that housed an incubator. It was a surprise to everyone when a baby tortoise with two heads emerged. Also, she explains, one personality is stronger than the other, and they don’t always agree....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly 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 rolls around, many parents are busy planning their children’s costumes. Some adaptive costumes are also designed with sensory sensitivities in mind....

The disease causes heartbreak for many families, so improving care methods is critical. In recent years, the results of this massive funding campaign have become apparent. By 2019, research output funded by the association had increased by 20% with more gains expected. Photo: slgckgc viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 2.0) The clinical web connection working on research was expanded, according to astatementfrom the ALS Association. The pace of discovery accelerated and the association justannounceda new milestone....

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. When youre first learning to draw, just getting started can be the most daunting part. A blank page contains a bevy of possibilities, but that can be totally overwhelming....