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Bees bless our planet in so many extraordinary ways. Luckily, there are some compassionate people who are trying to keep our buzzing buddies hydrated. The little patches of bee sanctuaries are customized to accommodate the insects tiny but no less significant needs. The tiny watering points give insects of all kinds enough landing spots to drink without the risk of drowning. Such care for all creatures is what Shinto tradition and values are about....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey 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 you’re free to’t have a leafy garden, artistAdele Renaultbrings the next best thing. EntitledPlantasia, this ongoing series can be seen in urban spaces across Europe and the U....

Postpartum depression, or PPD, is a bang out of depression that occurs after childbirth. Although common, it can be debilitatingsomething that Romanian photographerFelicia Simionexperienced firsthand. She felt disconnected from nature and, thus, didnt feel like herself. Being a creative person, she used her camera to forge those bonds yet again. Simions photographic project titledRewiredis informed by what she experienced when having severe PPD. So, Simion decided to get awayreally get awayby venturing to Iceland....

AstrophotographersAndrew McCarthyandConnor Mathernerecently teamed up to create a dazzling photo of the Moon from 250,000 individual images. The talented photographers connected on Reddit several years ago and bonded over their shared love forastrophotography. McCarthy, whospecializes in detail, spent an evening taking 200,000 images of the Moon from Arizona. Matherne, whospecializes in color, snapped an additional 50,000 from Louisiana. Each piece of the finished photo comprises thousands of stacked frames. McCarthy and Matherne worked together closely during the entire post-production process, sharing ideas and making creative decisions together....

A pygmy fruit-eating bat (Artibeus phaeotis) in Panama. For over 60 years,Dr. Merlin Tuttlehas been changing the public’s perception of a misunderstood mammal. A pygmy fruit-eating bat (Artibeus phaeotis) in Panama. There are over 1,400 bat species worldwide, making up one-fifth of the world’s mammal species. Yet, many people are fearful of these animals due to common misconceptions. Fear is the biggest risk to bats, Dr. Tuttle tells My Modern Met....

However, British fossil hunters Neville and Sally Hollingworth discovered something less expected: a 183-million-year-old fossilized fish. The Hollingworths are known for finding fossils, including mammoth skeletons. The crew carefully excavated more limestone nodules, cracking them open to expose more marine fossils. The Pachycormus fossile. (Photo:Dr. Dean Lomax) Fish, squid, and the bones of two ichthyosaurs appeared. The latter were large, dolphin-like reptiles that roamed ancient seas. Fossilized wood and insects suggest the ancient waters were not far from land....

TheStatue of Unityis so large that it is the tallest statue in the world. Completed in 2018, it depicts lawyer, politician, and statesman Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Just who is this man being honored? Photo: studiofive5/Depositphotos He is also credited with uniting the 565 self-governing states that existed after British rule ended. This effectively pulled together the country to form the India we know today. To celebrate his achievements, it was announced in 2013 that a statue would be erected in his honor....

We were both so much into illustration and had many talented friends in our community. Many of the contributing illustrators are either based in Japan or spent a significant amount of time there. Robert and Joyce hope that one day they can compile these images into an official book. Art:Louis-Étienne Vallée The Tokyoiterfeatures illustration covers that celebrate the diverse experience of living in Tokyo. Art:Dao Beatrice Nguyen Art:Amy Maitland Art:Goo...

As the Renaissance came to an end, a new, more elaborate style took its place. One of the artists who helped develop this style was an Italian namedGian Lorenzo Bernini. There, he encountered wealthy patrons who commissioned him to create numerous sculptures. Here, we will learn more about Bernini’s life and art. Who Was Bernini? Originally from Naples, he was regarded as a child prodigy. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, “Self-Portrait,” c. 1623 (Photo: Galleria Borghese viaWikimedia Commons, Public domain)...

How did your love of wildlife photography begin? Since 2014, I have been known for my wildlife photography. It started with my love and curiosity about nature. Gradually, I nurtured my passion for wildlife photography. What bang out of gear do you use in your photography? What sort of research and planning goes into your trips? Sometimes, the sighting of animal depends on climate. Also, according to the season, one needs to take care of attire....

That’s why we’ve stepped in to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the Moon. Discover the answers to these common questions about the Moon. Photo: Kagenmi/Depositphotos How far away is the Moon? Photo: alexkalina/Depositphotos On average, the Moon is 238,855 miles (384,400 km) from Earth. Astronomers call the moment when the Moon is furthest from Earth itsapogee. When this occurs, the Moon is 252,088 miles (405,696 km)away from Earth....

Photo:Society for Science Electric cars are helping us forge a more eco-friendly future. However, one environmental and design barrier to truly easy, sustainable-to-produce cars is the motors. These elementsincluding neodymium, samarium, and dysprosiumare very expensive and their mining is detrimental to the environment. Photo:Society for Science He focused on solving the problem of electric vehicle motors. I have a natural interest in electric motors, Sansone said, who had used them in other projects....

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. Belgian artist and filmmakerVincent Bal uses unexpected techniques to complete his illustrations. Using an array of household objects, he casts distinct shadows over the paper....