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Study Finds That Biking Like the Dutch Would Lower Global Emissions by 756 Million Tons

Amsterdam is a city of bikers. People in the Netherlands cycle an average of 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) per day. The climate organizationHubbubfound that 50% of our daily journeys are less than two miles long. Amsterdam is a city of bikers. (Photo: OLGACOV/Depositphotos) Bikes are a carbon-free option that would also encourage a healthy lifestyle which can prevent disease. Globally, transport is a massive carbon producer. The sector clocks in at one-quarter of global production, one-half of that amount stemming from private vehicles....

17th-Century Sunken Spanish Ship Reveals Priceless Treasures off the Coast of the Bahamas

Treasures from the Maravillas. It took its treasure with it. Underwater for over 350 years, the ship has been an object of salvage expeditions for centuries. Treasures from the Maravillas. (Photo:Bahamas Maritime Museum) Millions of items have been removed. This debris illustrated the floundering of the ship in its final hours. One pendant contains a stunning green Columbian emerald set in gold, surrounded by 12 other emeralds. Emerald cross pendant, belonging to a knight from the Order of Santiago, featuring a central cross of St....

Artist Adorns Slices of Wood With Enchanting Woodland Illustrations

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. Enchanting illustrations of woodland animals and leafy habitats find their home on small slices of wood. These small tactile pieces depict a range dreamy scenes encompassed by a border of real lumber....

Why Rembrandt Is Considered One of Art History’s Most Important Old Masters

If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. Dutch artistRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijnis regarded as one the most important and influential figures in the history of art. Rembrandt, “Self-Portrait with Two Circles,” c. 1665-1669 (Photo:Terry LongviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info....

10 Famous Baroque Artists Whose Awe-inspiring Art Still Inspires Us Today

In the 17th century, a new art style captivated Europe. Known as theBaroque period, this era emphasized lavishness and drama. And while there were numerous artists who made up thiscultural movement, some stand out from the rest. Here, we will take a look atfamous Baroque artistswho left their mark on the style. Similarly, Gian Lorenzo Bernini singlehandedly translated Baroque ideals into innovative and dynamic sculptures rooted in strong emotions. Scroll down to learn about 10 famous Baroque artists who pioneered the style....

Ethereal Mirrors Reflect Pretty Pressed Flowers Preserved in Resin

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon 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. Canada-based artistSharlene Robertsoncreates exquisite home decor inspired by nature. Mirrors of different shapes and sizes are framed by arrangements of pressed flowers and ferns preserved inepoxy resin....

Evolution of Picasso’s Iconic Self-Portraits From Age 15 to 90

If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. The Spanish artist experimented with and excelled in many mediums, from painting and drawing to sculpting and collaging. Pablo Picasso self-portraits; Left: 18 years old, Right: 25 years old.This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info....

Save 15% On All Creative Online Classes With the My Modern Met Academy Labor Day Sale

Labor Day marks an end to summer. Its also a great time to figure out your fall plans. If youre still thinking about how youll spend this cozy time of year, why not try online learning? If youre looking for a place to start, enroll in some of our best selling-classes. Perfect your portraiture withPortrait Drawing for Beginners: Learn How to Draw Anyone Youd Like. Head to My Modern Met Academy to check out ourentire course offering....

Brooklyn Public Library Offers All Teens a Free eCard to Access Banned Books

Each of these books exemplifies the greatest gift of literaturethey allow us to walk in anothers shoes. Luckily, its not only the Brooklyn Public Library that is acting decisively against such restrictions. Library staff in Michigan refused to take queer-themed books off their shelves. Photo: Mariar12/Depositphotos Find out which are the most banned books in America from theAmerican Library Association. Photo: Demerzel21/Depositphotos Photo: Metelevan/Depositphotos

Incredible Day-to-Night Photo of Bears Ears National Monument Took 36 Hours to Capture

This spectacular landscape is a symbol of the risk to some of the country’s unique and irreplaceable places. Using his signature day to night photography, he captured everything from sunrise to moonrise in one frame. His images illustrateNational Geographics cover story on how America needs to change its habits to get to conserve nature. This spectacular landscape is a symbol of the risk to some of the country’s unique and irreplaceable places....

Spine-Like Floating Generator Converts the Motion of Waves Into Electric Power

A concept design of the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) dubbed the Waveline Magnet. This beautiful sight might also harbor an important source of clean energy for the future. SWEL has been developing wave-based generators for 10 years. A concept design of the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) dubbed the “Waveline Magnet.” (Photo: screenshot fromSea Wave Energy Ltd) Earlier this year, they released the design of their prototype WEC after much research and design progress....

Drought on China’s Yangtze River Exposes 600-Year-Old Buddhist Statues

With climate change comes many negative consequences, including drought. Summer 2022 has been particularly dry for some regions. As waters of rivers and reservoirs recede, long obscured archeological and historical treasures areemerging. The stunning Yangtze River in China. (Photo: Chen Hualin viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) The island reef was constructed sometime in the Ming and Qing dynasties. One of the three statues depicts a monk calmly meditating on a lotus petal....

Lolita the Orca May Soon Go Free After Decades of Forced Captivity

Lolita the orca whale performing at the Miami Seaquarium in 2006. Now good news emerges in this continuing crusade. Lolita’s possible homecoming is a longtime coming. Lolita the orca whale performing at the Miami Seaquarium in 2006. (Photo: Averette viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 3.0) Captured at age 4, she has spent the past 52 years in captivity in Miami. This, according to a recent report by theUSDA, has resulted in injuries....