Travel
January 21, 2026

Montreal’s Bota Bota Turns a Ferry Boat Into a Serene Floating Spa

In Montreal, Bota Bota is no ordinary spa—it invites guests to step aboard a converted ferry boat, where luxurious pools, saunas, and treatment rooms float on water. Now moored at the Old Port, Bota Bota is a utopia in the middle of the city. The name Bota Bota comes from a Japanese word that mimics the sound of a dripping water drop, which is an apt choice for a spa surrounded by water.

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Sculpture
January 21, 2026

Surreal Video Sculptures Blur the Line Between What’s On the Screen and Happening in Real Life

All is not what it seems in sculptures by the artist known simply as Marck. In his alluring and enigmatic works, dimensions blur in a part-screen, part-tactile viewing experience. What happens on the screen in front of us directly influences the objects jutting from behind the frames that hold the large video screen, or vice versa. It’s a surreal sight as two seemingly disparate worlds influence one another in real time.

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Health
January 20, 2026

Science Reveals the Surprising Health Benefits of Singing

If you love to sing, you’re in luck. Research shows that using your voice comes with a surprising range of health benefits. From improving lung function to helping you relax, there are plenty of good reasons to belt out your favorite tunes—even if you’re slightly off-key. Singing stimulates the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the throat and vocal cords to organs throughout the body.

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Technology
January 20, 2026

Innovative Exoskeleton Designed To Help Injured and Disabled Dogs Walk Again

Designer Zhou Leijing and her team are brainstorming ways improve the lives of disabled dogs, one leg at a time. Instead of clunky, inefficient, and non-ergonomic carts that paralyzed dogs have no choice but to use for mobility, she is bringing the latest intelligent technology to them in the form of an attachable exoskeleton called Repawse. An established designer with a background in human-computer interaction and intelligent design.

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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.