Endangered Animals
September 15, 2020

Turtles Once Thought to Be Extinct Are Making a Comeback Thanks to Conservationists

One of the world's most endangered turtles is making a comeback. The Burmese roofed turtle (Batagur trivittata) is known for its big eyes and goofy grin, and now these turtles certainly have something to smile about. Endemic to Myanmar, they were once thought to be extinct until they were rediscovered in the early 2000s. Now, thanks to a breeding program, their numbers are increasing.

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Nature
September 14, 2020

Free Audio Library Features “Sounds of the Forest” From Around the World

The free audio archive Sounds of the Forest is an interactive sound map celebrating the noises of forests around the world. This open source library of nature recordings is run by Timber Festival—a UK-based annual celebration of forests and trees. When the physical festival had to be canceled due to COVID-19, Timber Festival decided to use the power of sound to bring nature-lovers together.

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Design
September 14, 2020

Designer Reveals the Fonts Used in the Logos of the World’s Biggest Brands

Have you ever looked at a logo and thought, “What font is that?” Well, designer Emanuele Abrate is answering that question with his fascinating project called Logofonts. As the name suggests, Abrate reveals the fonts that are used in some of the world’s biggest brands, from Nike to Spotify to YouTube. He demonstrates exactly how they are used by setting the font’s name in the same way that it appears in the company’s logo.

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Architecture
September 13, 2020

Singapore’s Apple Store Is a Sleek Glass Bubble Floating in Marina Bay

Singapore's Marina Bay is already iconic for its architecture, and now, thanks to Apple, there is a new contemporary structure helping enhance the area. Designed by architects Foster + Partners, Apple Marina Bay Sands is the first Apple Store entirely surrounded by water. The futuristic space is a beautiful follow up to the firm's recently opened Bangkok Apple Store, which took on the form of a tree.

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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.