Inspiring
October 1, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man and His Dog From Sinking Sailboat During Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has ravaged large areas of at least six southeastern states, leaving a trail of despair and destruction. But even in the darkest hour, stories of people being kind and heroic come to light. While many people evacuated on time, a man from Clearwater, Florida, and his dog were trapped on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean when the storm hit.

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Aerial Photography
September 30, 2024

Amazing ESA Photo Shows What Burning Man Looks Like From Space

Burning Man attracts thousands of people each year. The annual music and art festival takes over the Black Rock Desert in Nevada with not only crowds of people, but also with tents, installations, vehicles, and large-scale works of art. Despite its ephemeral nature, the event is large enough to be noticeable from a distance—even from space. The European Space Agency (ESA)

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Installation
September 30, 2024

Japanese Forests and Rice Terraces Are Transformed Into Magical Multicolored Dreamscapes

Japanese art collective teamLab recently transformed Izura, a rugged coastal region in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, into a mesmerizing landscape for art and nature lovers to explore. The immersive exhibition, titled Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces, illuminates the area’s concealed rice terraces and ancient forests, turning them into a vibrant spectacle of color and light. TeamLab's project, Digitized Nature, explores how digital technology and nature can merge to become art.

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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.