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He began making climbing equipment and selling it out of his car to support himself. Photo: Jshanebutt/Depositphotos He founded Patagonia in 1973 and committed the company to be a resource for environmental activism. In all those years, his vision has never wavered. Photo: BalkansCat/Depositphotos He wanted to do things his own way and on his own terms. I believe this plan that he and his family helped create is tectonic....

Moisture in the atmosphere could be a source of fuel. (Photo: VICYDIMBO/Depositphotos) Renewable energy is a critical area of research given the ongoing climate crisis. It is also at the forefront of a newgreen economyof energy which promises jobs as well as scientific progress. Moisture in the atmosphere could be a source of fuel. (Photo: VICYDIMBO/Depositphotos) Hydrogen fuel cells are an important energy carrier critical to low-carbon energy alternatives. Hydrogenfuel cellsare ways to store energy produced by sources such as wind and solar....

If theres one universal lesson that anyone whos grown older can tell you, its that youth fades. Celebrity and fashion photographerDoug Inglishconveys this idea in his seriesThen & Now. The portraits showcase people who have grown into their adulthood over the past many years. When possible, Inglish remade the shots exactly, whether it was through clothing, location, or both. For Inglish,Then & Nowis an emotional project. Its about nostalgia, longing, and loss, he tells My Modern Met....

Only by Eldon Lau (Hong Kong). Professional Photographer of the Year, Gold. From over 3,300 images submitted, theOne Eyeland Photography Awardshas selected its winners. “Only” by Eldon Lau (Hong Kong). Professional Photographer of the Year, Gold. For his efforts, he took home a $5,000 cash prize. In the amateur competition, Thailand’sJatenipat Jkboy Ketpraditwas named Photographer of the Year. Individual country and category awards were also announced, allowing even more talented photographers to share the spotlight....

The sauropod fossil’s ribs as discovered in Portugal. Acow farm in Englandyielded perfectly preserved fossilized fish. The rocky beaches of the Isle of Skye revealed a newwinged reptile species. The sauropod fossil’s ribs as discovered in Portugal. (Photo: Instituto Dom Luiz/Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon) A Welsh 4-year-old stumbled onfootprintsfrozen in beach sand. For one Portuguese man, the paleontological surprise was in his back garden. The man was beginning construction in his yard in Pombal, Portugal, when he noticed fossilized bone fragments....

A bear named Ursa Minor stands at one end of the platform. Luckily,The Last Oceanhas a life beyond Burning Man and will be set up in several different locations. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview. Photo: Matt Emmi / Jen Lewin Studio Wellers photos included a series of beautiful images collected from Antarcticas Ross Sea that profoundly touched me. The Last Oceanwas a long time in the making....

Paraitepuy Pass on the planet Mars, an example of a Mars landscape. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech) Iconic artist David Bowie may have sang Is there life on Mars? in 1971, but the dream of findingor placingliving creatures on the red planet isstill alivein 2022. Paraitepuy Pass on the planet Mars, an example of a Mars landscape. (Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech) Oxygen, of course, is critical. NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover is a machine of many wonders. Attached to the intrepid exploring robot is a particularly innovative machine, MOXIE....

Every Burning Man has its own theme, and this year wasWaking Dreams. But there were still monumental pieces, including the installationBLACK! The selected images were blown up to a 30-foot scale. As its name suggests, Burning Man always concludes with a ritual burning. This years piece set ablaze was theEmpyrean Templedesigned by Laurence Renzo Verbeck and Sylvia Adrienne Lisse. Comprising an eight-point design, it looks like a compass when viewed from above....

One of our favorite ways to honor nature is to create artwork inspired by it. But where do you begin? For that, look no further thanMy Modern Met Academy. Our online e-learning platform boasts classes that will get you in tune with nature. Best of all, you could watch them anywhere and as many times as you like. Thats rightwhen you purchase a class, its yours forever. This makes it easy to review a lesson if you ever need a refresher....

And while most people plan on only visiting, there are increasing opportunities to move to certain regions. Not only that, but the Italian government is even paying people to relocate. Of course, this attractive offer comes with some requirements. Medieval town of Castelsardo, Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy (Photo: Balate Dorin/Depositphotos) The Town of Candela Will Pay You to Move There A street of Bosa, Sardinia, Italy (Photo: encrier/Depositphotos)

Their designs are inspired by their own life stories and experiences. To learn more about the locations and dates of all exhibitions ofThe Red Dress, visit the project’swebsite. The Red Dressproject explores identity, culture, and tradition through embroidery. Embroiderers from around the world and of different skill levels added their touch to this intricate garment.

While most teenagers are simply hoping to get their drivers license, 17-year-oldMack Rutherfordhas had far loftier goals. The ambitious teen sought to become the youngest person to fly solo around the world. In March 2022, when he was still 16, Rutherford took off on his adventure. He began and ended his journey at an airport near Sophia, Bulgaria. Rutherford flew a Sharka high-performance ultralight aircraftthat he affectionately callsSharky. The highest altitude he had to face was 12,500 feet overMexico....

ArtistAriana Heinzmancreates colorful vessels with bold designs. This gives the pieces an illustrative quality and a playful appearance that’s both thought-provoking and inviting. I see vessels as a stand-in for the human figure, she tells My Modern Met. Heinzman works intuitively to create her ceramic sculptures. She starts with a slab of clay and then forms coils to layer and shape the vessel. Once the clay is leather-hard, she cuts it into leaf and floral shapes....