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Julie & Xavier, Illinois, 2007 Seventeen years ago, photographerRichard Renalditook a gamble. What would it look like if he brought two strangers spontaneously together and asked to take their portrait? And not just any portrait at that. Julie & Xavier, Illinois, 2007 These portraits were intimate, intended to unite two worlds, if even for an instant. Working both as a photographer and casting director, Renaldi’s images are incredible. In an age filled with divisive rhetoric, these portraits seem even more important than ever....

The image also shows the candidates for the first young brown dwarfs spotted beyond our Milky Way. They are not gravitationally bound to a star as exoplanets are either. Our results fit well with this theory. Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Hubble and Webb are an amazingly powerful telescope duo! Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope...

BB, Tadao Cern, 2023. Fifty silver balloons, mirrors, lights. In 18th-century France, two brothers led pioneering experiments with balloons. BB, Tadao Cern, 2023. Fifty silver balloons, mirrors, lights. TitledLets Fly, the exhibition brings together more than 20 world-renowned artists specializing in balloon and inflatable art. Karina Smigla-BobinskisADA(2017), in comparison, is a stark helium sphere, but still invites interactivity. The exhibition also marks the debut of the Balloon Museums newest work:Mariposa....

They say to never judge a book by its cover, but these are definitely the exception. The series features both centuries-old titles such asMoby DickandFrankensteinas well as more contemporary titles such asFight ClubandThe Alchemist. A common design thread runs through the collection. I find book cover design incredibly challenging and rewarding, he says. It’s a perfect blend of art and communication. While it’s tough for Moncayo to pick a favorite, he is particularly proud of hisLife of Picover....

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. With its colorful packaging and engaging conceit, the Tamagotchi has inspired countless spin-offs, including the innovativePlantagotchi. The Plantagotchi offers both a smarter and cuter way to care for plants through its interactive technology....

Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night by Wang Xin (China). Location: Chongming District, Shanghai, China. The red color comes from changes in the energy of the electrons of nitrogen atoms high in the atmosphere. “Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night” by Wang Xin (China). Location: Chongming District, Shanghai, China. Winner, Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024“As multiple thunderstorms raged around Shanghai, Xin traveled to the Chongming District and adopted a trial-and-error approach by setting up the camera and waiting....

A one-horned rhino in Kaziranga National Park. There are five rhino species, varying from the almost-extinctwhite rhinoto the smiley, critically endangered Javan rhinoceros. Rhinos are frequently the focus of intense conservation efforts, with experts desperate to preserve populations. A one-horned rhino in Kaziranga National Park. (Photo: Diganta Talukdar viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) In the 1960s, the rhinos that roamed Assam numbered only around 600 due to habitat loss and hunting....

The medieval stone carving. One idea which spread over the period from the fall of Rome onward was the religion of Christianity. The northern reaches of Europe were Christianized by conquest and missions. The medieval stone carving. (Photo:WKM MV) Peter Wittenberg lives in the northern Germany town where the discovery was made. The homeowner reported his finding to researchers, who excitedly confirmed its unique nature. The stones themselves are exciting anytime they are found, but one with Christian symbols is exceptionally rare....

But the geological history of the region is quite different than its dusty, dry present. One of a pair of caves, both contain abundant rock art created by ancient humans. Animals such as giraffes frolic across the cave walls amid handprints purposefully left behind by the artists. The swimming figures. (Photo: Roland Unger viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 3.0) Human figures appear, too. Some are standing erect with articulated bodies matching true anatomy joint-by-joint....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like 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 holidays are here and that means picking up the perfect gift. But finding something special for the teenager in your life isn’t always easy....

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. One of the most exciting parts of the holiday season is opening presents on Christmas morning. These are the perfect gifts for any ageyoung kids and adults alike....

But few people have arguably committed to the bit as much as a guy namedDaniel Graham. Most commendably, he also handed out bread to people in need on the streets of Tempe. That year, Graham decided to go as Jesus, as his grown-out beard seemed perfect for the part. He created a matching outfit over the course of a week. But for Graham, the costume was missing a one key elementkindness....

A versatile bird feeder created byWasserstein Homepresents a clever solution with the help of a high-definition smart camera. To fully optimize its energy use and efficiency, the bird feeder is also compatible with solar power. you’re able to learn more about the bird feeder onWassersteins website. The feeder can hold up to 26.4 oz of bird feed, offering hours of bird-watching entertainment.