Art
October 4, 2020

6 Things You Should Know About Takashi Murakami, the Legendary Japanese Artist

Often referred to as “the Warhol of Japan,” Takashi Murakami is known for blurring the line between art and consumerism. His brightly colored, cheerful work draws inspiration from the Japanese subculture of otaku, a term used to describe people devoted to all things pop culture. Through his art, Murakami explores Japan's contemporary culture as well as the West's ever-growing influence on it. “We want to see the newest things,” Murakami says of his artistic philosophy.

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Science
October 3, 2020

Interactive Map Reveals Which Dinosaurs Roamed Your Hometown Millions of Years Ago

A new interactive map shows where on Earth the many different species of dinosaurs once roamed. Hosted by The Dinosaur Database, the Ancient Earth globe has two ways to learn more about the dinosaurs that lived in a particular location. Users can either start by investigating their hometown's fossils or by searching the map for a specific species of interest. Using the Ancient Earth globe is easy.

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Environment
October 1, 2020

Artist Knits “Temperature Scarf” To Track Climate Change Every Day for a Whole Year [Interview]

When artist and author Josie George started knitting her temperature scarf in January, she could not have imagined how this calendar year would unfold. The year 2020 has been unpredictable in many ways—from the emergence of a global pandemic to the social unrest and protests around the world to the wildfires ravaging Australia and then the United States.

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Creative Products
September 30, 2020

Sleek Air Purifier Uses a Tiny Forest to Sustainably Filter and Clean the Air Around You

Breathing pure, fresh air helps to keep lungs healthy and can improve brain function. That's why air purifiers are treasured pieces of technology. Now, there's a new type of air purifier on the market called Briiv Air Filter. As the self-proclaimed “world's most sustainable air purifier,” Briiv contains a miniature forest that provides natural fresh air in any indoor space. It features an elegant terrarium with hidden natural filters.

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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.