My Modern Met

July 8, 2021

Photographer Captures Rare Image of a Crow Taking an Ant Bath

Photographer Tony Austin has been enthralled with photography since he was gifted an Instamatic 126 in 1963. But nothing quite prepared him for what was about to happen at the end of a recent nature walk. While Austin was ready to pack up, having not witnessed anything of interest, a murder of crows landed in his path.

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Gift Guide

July 8, 2021

10+ Disco-Ready 1970s Gifts and Keepsakes for a Retro Throwback

Close your eyes and think of the aesthetic of the 1970s.

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Photography

July 7, 2021

10 Famous Photographers Whose Self-Portraits Are Much More Than Just a Selfie

Not long after the invention of photography came the first self-portrait, snapped in 1839 by Robert Cornelius.

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Technology

July 7, 2021

Amazing App Uses AI Tech to Scan Your LEGO Piles and Suggest Things You Can Build

Most LEGO aficionados probably have a giant pile of plastic pieces somewhere that they plan to organize “some day.” It’s hard to plan what to build when your LEGO bricks are in a jumble, but thanks to a fan-made app called Brickit, you won’t have to spend hours searching for the right pieces.

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Wildlife Photography

July 7, 2021

Photographer Captures Perfectly Timed Shot of Whale Sneaking Up on Unsuspecting Whale Watchers

Photographer Eric J. Smith has a knack for putting himself in the right place at the right time.

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Nature

July 7, 2021

Incredible Time-Lapse Video Shows the Astonishing Volcanic Activity of Mt. St. Helens

Located in Skamania County, Washington, Mount St.

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Animals

July 7, 2021

Watch a Thirsty Squirrel Drink From an Ice Cube During Portland Heatwave

An extreme heat wave across the Pacific Northwest has caused record-breaking temperatures of over 100°F (37°C). People are trying to cope the best ways they can, whether by staying cool indoors or soaking in pools. However, local wildlife (especially animals with fur coats) are struggling to beat the heat. That’s why Joe Rojas-Burke, a science writer for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute in Portland, has been trying to help.

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Food Art

July 7, 2021

World-Renowned Pastry Chef Creates Extraordinary Chocolate Sculptures

For those with a sweet tooth and a love for art, the work of world-renowned pastry chef Amaury Guichon is...

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Environment

July 6, 2021

Japan’s “Tree Burials” Are Becoming a Popular Alternative to Traditional Gravesites

The world is running out of space to bury the dead, so people are searching for respectful—and environmentally friendly—solutions.

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Painting

July 6, 2021

Colorful Figurative Paintings Depict Young Women Inhabiting Surreal Spaces

Korean artist Soey Milk imagines colorful dreamscapes occupied by ethereal young women layered in luxuriously patterned fabrics. She collages botanical motifs and bold swatches of color together to create a surreal space that reflects the beauty and personality of the subject inhabiting it. An experimental artist, Milk is constantly searching for new ways to bring her ideas to life.

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