Conoce a las espectaculares mariposas de cristal con alas transparentes

Sus delicadas alas tienen una orilla anaranjada y blanca parecidas a las de lamariposa monarca. Unvideoreciente deKQEDnos acerca a estas singulares criaturas. Pero que hace que estas alas transparentes sean tan especiales? Foto:Fotos de stockde Bahadir Yeniceri/Shutterstock Sin pigmento, las alas son incoloras ydebido a su delgadeztransparentes. La textura aspera impide que la superficie sea reflectante, creando la ilusion de alas invisibles. Ademas, viajan a velocidades de hasta 12 kilometros por hora y son mas fuertes que las mariposas normales....

August 4, 2020 · 1 min · 129 words · Brian Cross

El enorme cóndor andino puede planear por más de 5 horas sin batir las alas

Los resultados mostraron que los condores andinos pasan muy poco tiempo y gastan muy poca energia batiendo sus alas. Durante el tiempo que las aves estuvieron en el aire, pasaron menos del uno por ciento aleteando. La mayoria del movimiento de alas se produjo durante el despegue o cuando volaban cerca del suelo. Foto: Facundo Vital Estas sorprendentes estadisticaspublicadas enProceedings of the National Academy of Sciencestienen grandes implicaciones. Foto: Àlvaro Moya Riffo...

August 4, 2020 · 1 min · 76 words · Sara Norris

Estos poderosos retratos de mujeres y hombres negros fueron hechos con bolígrafos

El artista nigerianoPatrick Onyekweredemuestra que no necesitas materiales caros para crear obras de arte extraordinarias. Estos dibujos increiblemente realistas muestran mas que solo la habilidad del artista. [El] aspecto favorito de mis dibujos son los ojos, admite. Onyek busca atraer al espectador a su arte hiperrealista para que comprenda el subtexto emocional oculto en sus retratos. El artista nigeriano Patrick Onyekwere usa un boligrafo para crear sus exquisitos retratos hiperrealistas.

August 4, 2020 · 1 min · 70 words · Sandy Wheeler

Giant Andean Condor Can Fly Without Flapping Its Wings for Over 5 Hours

Recently, researchers atSwansea Universitycollaborated with scientists in Argentina to study the flight of Andean condors in their habitat. As it turns out, Andean condors spend precious little time and energy flapping their wings. During the birds' time in the air, less than one percent was spent flapping. Photo: Facundo Vital Most flapping occurred during takeoff or flying close to the ground. These surprising statisticspublished in theProceedings of the National Academy of Scienceshave some big implications....

August 4, 2020 · 1 min · 136 words · Warren Gonzalez

Jane Goodall Narrates Beautiful Animated Poem About Saving Earth

It started as a poem, filled with lines inviting readers to listen to the whisper and act. Then it became a childrens book with majestic owls and other airy illustrations. Rivett-Carnac has been working on issues like climate change for the past 20 years. He is known for his work as a political strategist on The Paris (Climate Change) Agreement. The future is unwritten. What happens next is up to us....

August 4, 2020 · 1 min · 161 words · Patricia Reynolds

Santa María del Fiore: Explora la singular historia de la hermosa catedral de Florencia

Ademas, es visitada por miles de turistas cada ano. Exploremos la fascinante arquitectura de la Catedral de Florencia a traves de sus tres elementos principales. Su ambicioso diseno propuso una gran cupula octogonal y una amplia nave que requeriria142anos de construccion. Foto:Fotos de stockde Kavalenkava/Shutterstock El artista de 67 anos fue nombrado maestro de obras en1334y centro sus esfuerzos en el campanario. Lo mas notable es la disposicion geometrica demarmol de diferentes colores....

August 4, 2020 · 1 min · 167 words · Heather Mccarthy

Wood and Resin Sculptures Capture the Elegant Beauty of Wild and Free Animals

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 Myketkas stand-out works is his whale sculpture crafted from acacia wood and blue epoxy resin. In my opinion, whales are the most majestic creatures on our planet, Myketka tells My Modern Met....

August 4, 2020 · 2 min · 244 words · Robert Gonzales

20 Unique Reusable Face Masks Designed by Independent Artists

Our partners are handpicked by My Modern Mets team because they represent the best in design and innovation. By choosing an artistic face mask, you’ll make wearing one a pleasure rather than a hassle. We’ve looked over Fine Art America’s selections and curated a special list of our favorite face masks. This post is sponsored byFine Art America. Our partners are handpicked by My Modern Met’s team because they represent the best in design and innovation....

August 3, 2020 · 1 min · 170 words · Kevin Anderson

Colorful Hand-Decorated Cakes Look Like They Are Completely Covered in Tiny Beads

Some cakes look too good to eat (although we will always indulge). Pettit found her approach after trying to recreate another popular decorating trend. Something that felt unique, too. So thats where the technique began, but it continues to evolve. Inspired by patterns, the repeating elements are a staple of Pettits dotting work. Getting to this point, however, begins with careful planning. I usually then sketch out some quick designs....

August 3, 2020 · 1 min · 87 words · Jeffrey Miller

Crea tu propio tapiz de Bayeux en línea con esta aplicación gratuita

Los artistas y los autores suelen buscar inspiracion en la Edad Media. El tapiz tiene 69.55 metros de largo y 50 centimetros de ancho. Las funciones del kit te permiten llevar tu creatividad al limite. De hecho, los tapices inspirados en J.R.R. Tolkien que veras en este articulo fueron generados con este programa. Afortunadamente, el tapiz fisico ha sobrevivido tanto a la Revolucion Francesa como a la ocupacion nazi de Francia....

August 3, 2020 · 1 min · 91 words · Tina Mathews

Illustrator Reimagines His Favorite Movies as Classic Paperback Books

Each reimagined paperback’s title and author is represented by the movie’s respective title and director. Stevens notes that his selection of works is not a best of list, just movies I love. Among the films are modern Oscar recipients and timeworn classics. Each book looks enticing and beckons the avid reader to turn its pages. Many of Stevens' cover designs represent films which were never books to begin with. For book lovers and film buffs alike, these whimsical covers are both fine art and collector’s items....

August 3, 2020 · 1 min · 116 words · Ryan Schmidt

Powerful Portraits of Black Men and Women Are Drawn Using Only Ballpoint Pens

Nigerian artistPatrick Onyekwereproves that you don’t need expensive materials to create exquisite works of art. He uses the ubiquitousballpoint pento draw portraits in hyperrealistic detail. The incredibly realistic renderings represent more than just the artist’s skill. [My] favorite aspect of my drawing is the eyes, he admits. Onyekwere wants to lure the viewer into his hyperrealistic art to understand the emotional subtext hidden in his portraits. Nigerian artist Patrick Onyekwere uses a ballpoint pen to create exquisite hyperrealistic portraits....

August 3, 2020 · 1 min · 79 words · Jonathan Martinez

Stunning Glasswing Butterflies Have Wings That Look Like Transparent Windows

Their delicate wings have a frame of orange and white colors similar to the monarch butterfly. However, the rest of their fancy wings are made of flawless clear panes that look like windows. A recentvideofromKQEDprovides a Deep Look at these special creatures. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Bahadir Yeniceri/Shutterstock What makes these clear wing panes so special? Without pigment, the wings are colorless andbecause of their thinnesstransparent. A rough texture prevents the surface from being reflective, giving the illusion of almost empty panes....

August 3, 2020 · 1 min · 122 words · Kevin Miller