Posts by Jessica Stewart

Animals
February 18, 2019

African Black Panther Captured on Film, Confirming Existence of the Elusive Cat

British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas is helping make history with his recently captured images of an elusive black panther in Kenya. While sightings of black panthers—also known as black leopards—have been continuously reported, until now there has been almost no photographic evidence of their existence. As only about 11% of all leopards are black, getting one on film, particularly in Africa, is no easy feat.

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Technology
February 16, 2019

This Website Uses AI Technology to Generate Faces That Aren’t Real

The above photos may look like your average portraits or photo ID pictures, but there’s much more than meets the eye. Using new advances in AI developed by researchers at NVIDIA, software engineer Phillip Wang created the website This Person Does Not Exist. That’s correct—none of the “people” pictured are real. Wang, who posted his work in the Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning Facebook group, created the website to raise awareness about the technology.

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Design
February 14, 2019

Nissan Van Is Transformed into an Off-the-Grid Woodworker’s Paradise

With the help of UK-based design firm Studio Hardie, Nissan has created a mobile workshop that would be any craftsman’s dream. They pulled off the ultimate van conversion by transforming a Nissan NV300 into a fully functional woodworking laboratory on wheels. Filled with innovative design touches, the concept van demonstrates the versatility of Nissan’s vehicles, as well as their sustainable outlook.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.