Video
October 23, 2019

Actor Jim Meskimen Impersonates 20 Celebrities with Incredible Deepfaked Poetry Reading

Being able to accurately impersonate celebrities by voice alone is already impressive, but American comedian and actor Jim Meskimen takes it to the next level by adding deepfake technology into the mix. The talented actor recently uploaded a video to YouTube, where he’s captured reciting his poem, Pity the Poor Impressionist, in 20 celebrity voices. With the help of deepfake artist SHAM00K, Meskimen not only sounds just like each personality, but he looks like them too!

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Science
October 23, 2019

Striking Winners of the 2019 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition Show the Artistry of Science

For forty-five years, the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition has celebrated the microscopic world and, in the process, allowed scientists and enthusiasts to show off the artistry of scientific imagery. Passionate micro-photographers from nearly 100 countries submitted over 2000 stunning pieces of microphotography to the competition. In the end, the expert judging panel narrowed the field to the top 20 images with a photo of a turtle embryo taking the top prize.

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Portrait Photography
October 22, 2019

Four Generations of a Loving Family Captured in One Stunning Series of Portraits

Family photographs help us to remember and appreciate our loved ones. It can sometimes be a challenge to gather the gang for a photoshoot, but as photographer Kelsei Frazier shows, these get-togethers are important. She recently captured four generations of family members in one striking series of portraits. The pictures depict her friend Brittney Butler who reached out to Frazier after losing both of her grandfathers within a couple of years of each other.

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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.