Art
April 10, 2020

Paper Quilling Artist Creates “Ultra Realistic” Animal Portraits

Paper quilling is largely considered a decorative art, but artist Amy Crain proves that realism is possible with the right materials and technique. Her amazing paper quilled animals feature a cuddly cat and a pair of precious pups that have subtle changes in the coloring of their fur as well as the direction of their hairs. At a glance, the three-dimensional portraits almost look like photographs. The results will make you do a double-take!

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Astronomy
April 9, 2020

NASA Releases Stunning Hi-Res Photos of Jupiter’s Swirling Atmosphere

Since first landing on Jupiter in 2016, NASA's Juno space probe has provided us with a wealth of information about the solar system's largest planet. In particular, its JunoCam—which beams back photographs taken by the probe—has allowed the public to see incredible visuals of Jupiter. NASA has highlighted one image in particular from Juno's 25th flyby of the planet, also known as a perijove.

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Creative Products
April 8, 2020

This Tower of Rainbow Blocks Is the Ultimate Stacking Game Challenge

When you've tapped out of Netflix shows, bringing out board games and jigsaw puzzles is a great way to enrich your downtime. And in the world of traditional tactile challenges, the Jenga game reigns as one of the best tests of both stealth and strategy. Now, creative brand Sunnylife has put its own spin on the classic contest in their vibrant sets of rainbow towers.

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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.