Animals
February 6, 2025

Videographer Loses Camera in Vancouver Island Waters and Accidentally Films Stunning Humpback Whale Footage

Sometimes what we perceive as mistakes are actually blessings in disguise. This is what Vancouver Island-based underwater videographer Peter Mieras discovered when he lost his action camera in the ocean—only to accidentally capture a breathtaking video of a humpback whale in the process. Mieras attached his Insta360 X4 camera to a fishing rod in the hopes of capturing interesting footage in the shallow waters near his home in Barkley Sound.

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Technology
February 6, 2025

CES 2025: Ingenious ‘Hormometer’ At-Home Device Lets You Track Hormone Levels Instantly

When it comes to wellness, there are many factors at play. Diet and exercise often come to mind first, but there’s another aspect to consider that is directly affected—hormones. All it takes is one doomscroll session to find influencers signing the praises of hormone balancing as a way to combat the hormones like cortisol that affect your mental, physical, and emotional stress.

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Photo Contest
February 5, 2025

Clever Photo of a Badger Musing Over Its Likeness Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

A clever photo of a badger looking at a piece of badger graffiti won Ian Wood the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Wood beat out 25 finalists with a record number of votes in a contest that saw over 76,000 people cast their votes. Wood captured the moment after observing badgers eating food scraps locals had set out.

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Design
February 5, 2025

Colorful Asymmetrical Rugs Capture the Beauty of Arizona’s Unique Topography [Interview]

There’s a certain magic to the desert. It possesses a topography that few other landscapes do, whether it be dramatic hills, endless skies, or towering dunes. It’s precisely these organic forms that inspired Sonya Winner and Kevin McClellan’s recent design collaboration. Released in late 2024, the duo’s Sedona series reinterprets Arizona’s singular landscape as the Sedona Irregular and Sedona Square rugs.

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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.