10,000+ Historical Images Are Now Free To Explore and Use in New Public Domain Image Archive

PDIAs impressive range, however, is best visualized through itsInfinite Viewfeature. Though free and accessible to anyone, PDIA is nevertheless a costly undertaking. To contribute to the initiative, visit thePDRs Support page.

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 31 words · Valerie Ramos

7 Planets in Our Solar System Will Appear in the Sky at the Same Time for One Night Only

After all, planets always appear on a line in the sky. This is known as theecliptic, the plane in which all planets orbit around the Sun. That’s not the only exciting planetary alignment coming up though. Photo: polsolee/Depositphotos Before that, on January 21, all planets except Mercury will be shining at the same time. To stay up to date with more amazing astronomical events, verify to visitNASA’s website. Photo: milangucci/Depositphotos...

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Phillip Sampson

Artist Creates Adorable Mini Felted Sculptures Filled With Charming Detail of Beloved Pets

There are many ways to capture the essence of a furry friend. Many pet parents love snapping pictures or even commissioning portraits paintings and drawings of their beloved animals. Some, however, have opted for a uniquely crafted memento of their furry friends through needle felting. Gurney, who has a background in graphic design, has seen the power of this connection firsthand. In 2014, Gurney adopted a puppy named Drift, who inspired this creative venture....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Timothy Booker

CES 2025: Innovative Massage Chair That Looks Like a Transformer Autobot Promotes Wellness and Flexibility

These functions allow for a wide range of exercises, whether it be single-leg stretching or arm rotations. A wireless Holter monitor ECG provides additional health insights, measuring cardiac conditions and stress levels. Even its two colorways recall the Transformers: yellow for Bumblebee and red-blue for Optimus Prime. The 733 Massage Chair is currently available for pre-order via theBodyfriend website. With its biomimicry-inspired design, the 733 Massage Chair even resembles a Transformer Autobot in disguise....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Laurie Roman

Firefighters From Mexico Arrive in LA To Fight the Fires as the Latino Community Quickly Steps up To Help

This is what friends do. This is what relationships are all about, Newsomsaidupon the arrival of the firefighters at LAX. Friends in need being there for one another. We want to be there for the people of Mexico in times of need and disasters. Artists and musicians are also using their platforms to help those who need it most. LA, we are here with you all during these challenging times, the Regional Mexican performers wrote onInstagram....

January 14, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Hunter Peters

Viral Surfing Photo Wins the 2025 World Sports Photography Awards

Golden Moment by Jerome Brouillet. Every year, the World Sports Photography Awards celebrates the talented photographers who capture the thrilling emotion of sport. And with over 60 sports represented, there is plenty of action packed into the winning photographs. “Golden Moment” by Jerome Brouillet. Overall Winner and Gold, Aquatic Then, head over to the official website to see thecomplete winner and finalist gallery. Here are the winners of the 2025 World Sports Photography Awards....

January 14, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Laura Grimes

CES 2025: This Helpful Little Cat Robot Blows on Hot Food and Drinks To Cool Them Down

CES 2025 was packed with amazing new tech, but a few products really stole the show this year. Nekojita FuFu, the mini robot, is designed to clip onto your mug, plate, or bowl. The helpful cat robot even features various blowing modes, such as the full-force Ive Got This! and gentler, steadier blows like the Not Gonna Spill mode. The robots name is a clever blend of two concepts. Meanwhile, FuFu is an onomatopoeia representing the sound we make when blowing on food to cool it down....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Tammy Smith

Designers Modernize Cuckoo Clocks With Bold Colors and Sleek Edges

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. The Black Forest region in southwestern Germany is largely considered the birthplace of the cuckoo clock. Each clock is meticulously handcrafted, with designs ranging from theminimalistandelegantto theplayfulandcomplex....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Jennifer Guerra

Artist’s Graffiti-Style Portraits of Women Are Vibrant Plays on Color

One could sayYoann Bonnevilleis a portrait artist. But that would hardly encompass everything else that goes on in his artwork. Born in 2000, Bonneville launched his career as a self-taught artist after finishing his baccalaureate. His style became sharper a year later when he became known by some galleries and buyers. Bonneville usually creates portraits of ordinary people, which is a purposeful choice. Some of the faces are based on photos that he reworks during the sketching process....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Morgan Carlson

Major Matisse Retrospective Is a Comprehensive Journey Through the Artist’s Six-Decade Career

Henri Matisse in Venice (1948), captured by Michel Sima. (Courtesy Estate Michel Sima)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Henri Matisse in Venice (1948), captured by Michel Sima. (Courtesy Estate Michel Sima)This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. just readour disclosurefor more info....

January 12, 2025 · 4 min · 740 words · Thomas Morris

Floating Bicycle Bridge in Belgium Beautifully Adapts to Its Unique Mining Landscape

Photo: Pieter Rabijns. In the 20th century, the border between Dilsen-Stokkem and Maasmechelen in Belgium radically transformed. Now, the Belgian architecture firmBuroLandschappresents a clever solution to bridging the gap between these mountains. Photo: Pieter Rabijns. It also boasts 30 hinged elements, allowing it to effectively adjust to the ponds changing water level. To explore more of their architectural projects, visitBuroLandschaps websiteand follow the firm onInstagram. The Cycling Between Terrils floating bridge in Belgium celebrates the rich industrial history of its surroundings....

January 11, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Justin Jacobson

Artist Creates Shrines Celebrating Nature by Cleverly Uniting Paintings and Hand-Carved Frames [Interview]

Light in the Forest, 2020 (courtesy of the artist and Winfield Gallery). For California-based artistHolly Lane, the picture frame is far from superfluous. Lanes solution was at once simple and radical: create a frame as grand as the painting it surrounds. “Light in the Forest,” 2020 (courtesy of the artist and Winfield Gallery). Since then, Lanes practice has been defined by a symbiosis between picture and frame. Read on for our exclusive interview with the artist....

January 10, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Charlene Perkins

Ethereal Paintings Visualize the Borderline State Between Life and Death

Inhale, oil on canvas. For Japanese artistMiho Hirano, boundaries are designed to be breached. No matter how disparate, the elements in her artwork serve as complements rather than contrasts to one another. “Inhale,” oil on canvas. These forces, however, arent illustrated in competition, but instead as intimately connected. Peaceful Timeoffers a similar narrative, portraying another woman floating through water with swarming fish. Flowers also figure strongly in the exhibition. “Peaceful Time,” oil on canvas....

January 10, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Trevor Archer