According to Bill Farmer, Goofys voice actor of 37 years, Goofy is not actually a dog. During an interview withYahoo Entertainmentin 2020, Farmer confidently stated that Goofy is simply Goofy. He is not a dog, Farmer told the media outlet. I think Canis Goofus is the technical Latin term for what Goofy is. However, it never occurred to Farmer that he would eventually become the voice of the iconic cartoon character....
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A new AI wearable is set to hit the market soon:Friend. However, Friend also listens in all the time. The AI chatbot is capable of sending messages unprompted, offering encouragement or opinions based on conversations it hears. Friend is different; the unit doesnt aim to improve productivity in any capacity but simply to provide companionship. I would really view the product as like an emotional toy. But with hardware present, I believe it is a better emotional connect, Schiffmann toldTechCrunch....
A condor chick at the LA Zoo. They feed on carrion and roost in nests. In 1982, only 22 California condors existed. A condor chick at the LA Zoo. (Photo:LA Zoo) But impressive conservation efforts over the last five decades have raised this number to 561 birds. Usually in the wild they have one chick at a time, raising it exclusively. They first attempted in 2017 to allow adoptive condor parents to raise two eggs....
In the Ice Age, it would have filled the valley that is now home to the river. When looked at side by side, the two photostaken in August 2009 and August 2024are astonishing. The difference took Porter by surprise. Photo: swisshippo/Depositphotos Not gonna lie, it made me cry, he wrote. To those in the know, the contrast isn’t so shocking. According toofficial reports, Alpine glaciers have lost 60% of their volume since 1850....
His immersive exhibition, titledTIME RONE, invites viewers to rediscover these forgotten spaces from mid-century Australia. Each roomwith cracked paint and leftover furnitureis a time capsule, preserved exactly as it was before being abandoned. The Centenary Galleries provided immense inspiration for Rone, serving as the ideal setting for his ethereal portraits. There is so much detail in each room, you could never see it all in one visit. Rones stunning visuals are supported by a soundscape created by composer Nick Batterham....
Nowadays, it can be tricky to tell whether online products are real or AI-generated. What about a company that takes AI as inspiration and makes the product tangible? Recently, gorilla-shaped sofas became a viral trend on TikTok, all created using AI imagery. One particular video, AI-generated byLuxArts, caught the attention of eager customers. Comments were filled with users inquiring where to purchase one or commenting on how comfortable they looked....
TheBatagaika crateris the world’s largest permafrost crater and emits a startling quantity of greenhouse gases. Though it’s called a crater, that’s actually a misnomer. In a study published in the journalGeomorphology, the teams presented their findings. Photo: Google Satellite All told, the total volume of permafrost thaw is about 1 million cubic meters per year. About a third of that contains organic material, while the rest is melted ground ice....
Horses in action by Sarah Zentjens (Netherlands). Non-professional Nature Photographer of the Year. The prestigiousPrix de la Photographie Paris(PX3) highlights exceptional photography talent from around the globe. “Horses in action” by Sarah Zentjens (Netherlands). Non-professional Nature Photographer of the Year. The photo is a stark reminder of the continued war in Ukraine. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Chavez is a worthy winner of the award. Alternatively, a powerful self-portrait won Anna Ligus thePX3 Best New Talent 2023....
A new exhibition by Australia-based Colombian artistMaria Fernanda Cardosocelebrates their beauty through exceptional macro photography. Spiders of Paradisecenters on about 17 monumental portraits from Cardoso’s ongoing peacock spider photographic series. The result is an in-depth look at the colors and patterns that adorn these spiders. Maratus karrie Much more than simply decorative, the coloration is a question of survival. The males flash their impressive abdomens during courtship and then dance to woo their partner....
The product especially caters to users with difficulty climbing upwards or experiencing knee pain during descents. MO/GO is now available for pre-order onSkips websitefor the full price of $5,000. The earliest expected shipping date is currently December 2025. The product also offers an $80-a-day trial option for hikes across the Western U.S. and Canada.
But, according to new research, this actually isn’t the best way to cope with anger. Contrary to popular belief, these activities can have the opposite effect. We wanted to show that reducing arousal, and actually the physiological aspect of it, is really important. Photo: olly18/Depositphotos To reduce anger, it is better to engage in activities that decrease arousal levels. Interestingly, jogging was the activity seen as least effective. Rather than help people calm down, it was found to actually increase anger....
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. Yet many artists still prefer to stretch their own canvas. Extra large or teeny-tiny? You get to choose. Additionally stretching your own canvas is often more economical, especially if you want to use higher quality materials....
