Inspiring
July 3, 2018

Fishermen Rescue Arctic Fox Stranded on Floating Iceberg and Nurse It Back to Health

Thanks to a group of fishermen, an Arctic fox stranded on an iceberg is back on dry land. A crab fishing boat working off the eastern coast of Canada discovered the Arctic fox about 4 miles offshore as they passed by an iceberg. “We seen something on the ice. Wasn't sure what it was,” shared Alan Russell, a member of the crew. “So we got up closer to it.

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Photo Contest
July 2, 2018

Incredible Winners of the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

The 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year winner proves that pursuing your passion can bring great rewards. Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi left her job as an engineer last year to follow her dream of becoming an underwater photographer. And now, her beautiful image of a humpback whale calf has garnered her the top prize of National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year.

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Funny
July 2, 2018

This Japanese Museum Has the Most Flexible Schedule in the World

In Kyoto, there is a small museum with a sign that anyone in the workforce can probably appreciate. Called the Ukiyoe Small Museum, it’s owned by artist Ichimura Mamoru and its hours are flexible, to say the least. Outside of the museum’s front door is a straightforward and charming sign that says, in no uncertain terms, “Open when I wake up and close when I must go to sleep.

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Dance
June 30, 2018

Interview: Innovative Photos Use Mirrors to Capture ‘Reflected Moments’ of Dancers

Legendary dance photographer Lois Greenfield has been “investigating movement and its expressive potential” for 40 years. With a talent for translating spontaneous movements into still images, she is renowned for her striking photographs of figures in motion and the creative ways in which she captures them. In Reflected Moments, her most recent series, Greenfield takes this innovative approach to another level, incorporating a collection of mirrors into her compositions.

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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.