Environment
February 28, 2019

Teacher Wears Same Dress for 100 Days Straight for a Lesson on Sustainability

Today, it's becoming increasingly clear that small acts can have a big impact on the environment. In addition to swapping out single-use products like straws and water bottles for reusable alternatives, one way to promote sustainability on a small-scale is to consider the consequences of clothing—an approach embodied by Julia Mooney‘s eye-opening experiment. Mooney, a middle school teacher from New Jersey, is on a mission to curb fast fashion.

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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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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.