Resources
October 5, 2017

Free “Shazam for Art” App Identifies Works From Museums Around the World

When Shazam arrived in the app store, it made frustrated music listeners everywhere rejoice. Any tune that you heard—but couldn't name—was suddenly at your fingertips. Building on that idea is Smartify, an art app that allows you to scan an artwork, identify the name and artist, and learn more about it. If you’re in one of Smartify’s 30 supported galleries, you’ll never wonder about the story behind a work of art again.

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Architecture
October 4, 2017

Sleek Shipping Container Home Rises Like a Starburst in the Desert

The stunning landscape of Joshua Tree is about to receive a futuristic twist when architect James Whitaker builds a contemporary shipping container home that rises up like a starburst. Construction will begin in the California desert next year for Whitaker's film producer client and his wife. While we've seen some innovative shipping container homes, Whitaker's sleek, sophisticated design is as sculptural as it is functional.

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Science
October 3, 2017

New Study Suggests That Man May Not Originate From Africa After All

While it's commonly thought that hominins—a tribe that eventually led to modern humans—originate from Africa, a new study is casting doubt on the theory. A group of researchers recently published two studies that give evidence that early man may have originated from Europe, bucking the theory of African origins that dates back to Charles Darwin. The international research team published two papers in PLOS One pointing to the Balkans, specifically Greece, as a possible starting point for humanity. The evidence?

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Entertainment
October 2, 2017

Woman Uses Her Hijab to Creatively Cosplay as Japanese Anime Characters

Wearing a hijab might seem like it’d make cosplay quite difficult, but as Miisa MHC shows, it’s no challenge with a little creativity. The 21-year-old from Perlis, Malaysia faithfully captures the essence of different Japanese anime characters by trading conventional wigs for an array of colorful head coverings. Miisa isn’t the only pop culture-loving woman to experiment with costuming her hijab.

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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.