Installation
February 27, 2019

Immersive “Cherry Blossom” Installation Lets You Get Lost in an Endless Sea of Pink

Japanese art and tech studio teamLab calls itself a collective that “explores a new relationship between humans and the world through art that transcends boundaries.” Known for its immersive installations that use technology to create responsive art, teamLab's newest piece plays on traditions while looking toward the future. Forest of Resonating Lamps – One Stroke, Cherry Blossoms is a new, spring-themed immersive experience on view as part of the teamLab Borderless digital art museum in Tokyo.

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Animals
February 26, 2019

London Zoo Releases Fascinating X-Rays of Its Animals

While most of us have seen human x-rays, have you ever had the chance to see what your favorite animal looks like on the inside? The ZSL London Zoo is giving the public a small glimpse of what's underneath the surface of some of their animals by released a selection of animal x-rays taken during routine health checks. The zoo is home to 18,000 animals that undergo examination by an expert team of veterinarians.

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Animals
February 25, 2019

Extremely Rare Black Emperor Penguin Captured on Film for the First Time

Filmmakers from the BBC were in for a surprise while in Antarctica for the wildlife series Dynasties. In the midst of a group of emperor penguins, one special member of the flock really stood out. An incredibly rare black penguin mixed in with the crowd and the BBC has stated that “this could be the first-ever footage of an all black emperor penguin.

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Video
February 23, 2019

This Adorable Pixar Short About a Stray Kitten and Pit Bull Will Tug at Your Heartstrings

Since 1984, Pixar has proven that short films can pack a big punch. In their ongoing series of “shorts,” the animation studio tells short but sweet stories in the form of miniature movies that tug at your heartstrings, tickle your funny bone, and—in the case of “Kitbull”—bring tears to your eyes. Directed by Rosana Sullivan, this adorable short follows an independent stray kitten as it befriends an abused pit bull.

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