Art
October 30, 2021

5 Simple Tips for How To Improve Your Handwriting

Whether your script is cursive, print, slanted, or straight, your handwriting can say a lot about you. Although nowadays there are fewer occasions to practice longhand, it's still very valuable if you can write neatly. Even if you're not satisfied with how your marks look at the moment, this is a skill you can easily develop. To make things easier, we've compiled five tips on how to improve your handwriting.

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Photography
October 30, 2021

Air Force Photographer Captures Neatly Organized Fighter Jets and Weapons From Above

At first glance, this photo looks like it’s made up of toy model planes and mini figurines. However, each person is real and every object is life-sized. The aerial image was taken by Ognyan Stefanov, the official photographer of the Bulgarian Air Force who joined the team to take part in the Tetris Challenge. The fun trend involves neatly organizing work equipment on the floor and photographing it from above.

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Environment
October 29, 2021

Lithium-Ion Batteries Made From Recycled Materials Are Just as Good as Newly Mined Materials

Electric cars play an important role in reducing the emissions which drive global climate change, given how many people drive automobiles. As opposed to gas-guzzling cars, electric cars store their power in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. However, even these batteries have finite lifespans. When the batteries or the car they supply are junked, lithium-ion batteries present a significant problem of disposal.

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Installation
October 29, 2021

Swirling Ceramic Installations Raise Awareness For the Fragile Beauty of ‘Our Changing Seas’

Inspired by the sea, artist Courtney Mattison expresses its beauty and fragility through her large-scale ceramic installations. In creating intricate sculptures of coral reefs, she relays the importance of this underwater ecosystem—one that is under serious threat because of us. We’ve marveled over Mattison’s work before, particularly Our Changing Seas, which is an ongoing series that features ceramic sculptures depicting coral artfully arranged on walls.

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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.