Technology
September 30, 2015

Revolutionary Laser Razor Burns Hair Off Instead of Cutting It

The Skarp Razor wants to change how you've been shaving for the last 5,000 years with lasers. Although that prospect might sound frightening, creators Morgan Gustavsson and Paul Binun have produced a futuristic device that’s actually better for your skin than traditional shaving methods—it reduces irritation while delivering an incredibly close shave.

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Inspiring
September 30, 2015

Inspiring Before-and-After Portraits of People Who Were Born Prematurely

Photographer Red Méthot understands the obstacles that families face when dealing with a premature birth, but wants to show them that they shouldn't lose hope. Through his Las Premas series, the artist beautifully portrays the metaphoric light at the end of the tunnel. “This album shows portraits of people born prematurely that have sometimes had a difficult journey at the beginning of life,” he writes.

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Art
September 29, 2015

Surreal Architectural Collages Convincingly Create Fantastical Dream Homes

Using scissors and glue, artist Matthias Jung creates surreal constructions that occupy vast, desolate landscapes. The German creative, whose work we've admired before, merges disparate architectural elements into cohesive pieces, combining the likes of opulent cathedrals with everyday, utilitarian buildings. By doing this, Jung completely reimagines how these places should look and act. In some of his collages, structures are ready to fly away, tethered only by a string.

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Environment
September 29, 2015

Beautiful Agate Gemstones Naturally Resemble Snapshots of Landscapes

Agate is a popular gemstone that's a banded form of finely-grained Quartz. Known for its vibrant colors and patterns, the translucent rock delights with its subtle, multifaceted beauty. One variation of the beloved stones features tiny, abstract scenes that resemble mountains, rivers, and skies. This has earned them the nickname “landscape agates,” and in them, small, fascinating snapshots of the natural world are captured.

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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.