Photography
May 12, 2020

Expressive Pup Portraits Capture the Unique Personalities of Comical Canines

Dog photography is a challenging facet of the creative field. Winning a canine's attention—and keeping it—can seem like it'd be impossible, but not for Elke Vogelsang. The Germany-based photographer has mastered the art of capturing compelling pictures of pups. She is adept at encouraging their expressive faces and photographs everything from their begging looks to puzzled head tilts to some serious side-eye.

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Design
May 11, 2020

Nike Donates 30,000 Pairs of Shoes to Hospital Staff Fighting COVID-19

Athletes have long been seen as heroes, but now sportswear brand Nike is recognizing a different kind of hero—frontline healthcare workers combating COVID-19. Hospital staff are showing their mental resilience every day, as well as their physical fitness. That’s why Nike has partnered with nonprofit organization Good360 to donate more than 140,000 pieces of footwear, apparel, and equipment to hospital staff across the U.S. and Europe.

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Nature
May 11, 2020

NASA Publishes Extraordinary Satellite View of California Wildflowers in Bloom

Each spring, California's Antelope Valley explodes with color as vast quantities of flowers bloom. While there are several types of wildflowers in the mix, it's the state flower—the California poppy—that is the star of the show. Typically visitors flock to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve to take in the breathtaking scene, but this year is proving a bit different. With the reserve temporarily closed due to COVID-19 measures, in-person poppy watching isn't possible.

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Travel
May 10, 2020

Stargaze From Bed When You Stay in Cozy Glass Cabins in the Icelandic Countryside

Just outside of Reykjavík, ÖÖD has nestled two of their luxurious glass cabins into the spectacular Nordic landscape. Thanks to a collaboration with Panorama Glass Lodge, visitors can rent out the cabins for a unique holiday stay. The front sleeping areas are wrapped in glass and invite guests to marvel at the surrounding environment while remaining cozy indoors.

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