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Creative JoyTiny Faces Surface Amid Sweeping Lines in En Iwamura’s Expressive SculpturesColossal · 3 min readEn Iwamura is interested in the ways we measure and understand the spaces between ourselves and others. In the voluptuous ceramics of En Iwamura , sweeping lines of clay frame minuscule eyes and noses that just barely emerge from the earthen material.Creative JoyLydia Hansen Introduces Hikers to Native Midwest Mushrooms on Crocheted ‘Fungi Hunts’Colossal · 3 min readAn ongoing series of seasonal scavenger hunts in Minnesota woodlands playfully invite inquiry. In 2023, Minnesota-based artist Lydia Hansen set a goal of taking at least one hike every week throughout the entire year to care for her mental health.Good EarthNanopore method improves detection of cyanobacteria toxins in lake waterPhys.org Earth · 3 min readCyanobacterial blooms, like the ones that occur in Lake Geneva, are rapid, dense growths of photosynthetic bacteria in fresh and marine waters that can threaten the health of swimmers and their pets. This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .Good EarthHOAs are often barriers to sustainable landscaping and solar energy. Here's how they could be bridges insteadPhys.org Earth · 3 min readIf you build a house in the United States today, there's a good chance you'll be living under the dictates of a neighborhood homeowners association—roughly two out of every three new homes are in an HOA, as are a third of existing homes.Good EarthForever chemicals and pesticides under Trump: what to knowPhys.org Earth · 3 min readSince returning to power, President Donald Trump's administration has approved five pesticides considered by many to be PFAS "forever chemicals," a class of toxic substances facing bans and increasing restrictions around the world.Good EarthA rollercoaster of weather extremes: Drought and heat waves are creating UK's climate whiplashPhys.org Earth · 3 min readThe UK is bouncing from one type of extreme weather to another this year. This is climate whiplash. Caused by changes in the fast-moving body of air high in the atmosphere called the jet stream, climate whiplash has become more likely with climate change. These constant shifts in extreme weather make it challenging to build resilience.Creative JoyHeritage Bookbinding Elements Transform into Contemporary Sculptures by Adelene KohColossal · 3 min readFor Koh, an under-appreciated detail of a book's construction becomes the highlight. After visiting the New York Art Book Fair in 2011, Adelene Koh was smitten with the world of bookbinding. Her professional training commenced in Japan, then led her to London, and she’s now based in Taiwan, where she runs a studio called dddots .Good EarthWhy is gaining citizen support for climate policies so difficult?Phys.org Earth · 3 min readA study led by Marc Guinjoan, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the UAB, with researchers Toni Rodon of the UPF and Joel Ardiaca of the UB, reveals that citizen support for climate policies depends largely on how the costs, benefits and redistributive effects are communicated. The research, published in the journal West European Politics and based on two experiments using representative samples of the Spanish population, explains why specific climate measures face backlash despite widespread public acceptance of the need to fight climate change.Good EarthAncient Irish volcano offers new clues about the development of its modern-day, active 'brothers and sisters'Phys.org Earth · 3 min readAn international team of volcanologists working on Carlingford Mountain has found that liquid "magma chambers" do not always exist beneath volcanoes. The team instead demonstrated that magma "plumbing systems" beneath Earth's surface can fluctuate between solid- and liquid-dominated states, providing an improved view of how active volcanoes evolve through time.Good EarthGetting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental healthPhys.org Earth · 3 min readThe modern workday unfolds largely indoors. Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings and staring at screens can make time outdoors feel like a luxury. Finding time for nature in an already packed workday can feel impossible, especially if you think nature only "counts" when it involves hiking boots and camping gear.Creative JoyReflections Dazzle in the Hyperrealistic Chrome Faces of Kip Omolade’s Vivid PortraitsColossal · 3 min readSet against uninterrupted backgrounds, metallic portraits float almost deity-like amid vibrant color. The artist also presents the mask-like faces from different vantage points, sometimes with incredible eyelashes, whether peering directly at the viewer or positioned in regal profile.Creative JoyZac Henderson Venerates Devils Tower in Bold Black-and-White PhotosColossal · 3 min readHenderson also captures the changing light and the otherworldly textures and ochres of the iconic rock. , preserving a little more than 1,300 acres around the 867-foot-tall column of igneous rock. Amid the rolling hills of the plains, it can be seen from miles around, and it’s been a sacred site and gathering place for myriad Indigenous American tribes, who refer to it by names like Bear Lodge or Bear’s House.Human KindnessThe Chains of Generosity Transforming Kidney DonationReasons to be Cheerful · 3 min readA guy goes into a bar, and leaves with one less kidney. That’s a joke Mark Scotch tells about his life. It’s only a slight exaggeration: A chance encounter in 2020 did lead to him donating a kidney — although not quite in the way he expected. Scotch, then 64,.Creative JoyLast Circus Elephant in Portugal Becomes First Resident of New Animal SanctuaryMy Modern Met · 3 min readLast Circus Elephant in Portugal Becomes First Resident of New Animal Sanctuary Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Pangea Elephant Sanctuary (@pangea_trust) In 2018, Portugal banned wild animals in circuses under a law that fully took effect in 2024. With that, Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, was retired from performance.Creative JoyInnovation Meets Heritage in West African Contemporary Artists’ Masquerade EnsemblesColossal · 3 min read'New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations' celebrates contemporary creations by artists in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon. Across West Africa, Indigenous communities mark holidays, rites, and sacred events with a remarkable variety of ceremonies ranging from dances to processions.Creative JoyArtist Uses Traditional Basketry Techniques To Create Wearable Woven SculpturesMy Modern Met · 3 min readArtist Uses Traditional Basketry Techniques To Create Wearable Woven Sculptures A towering woven head rises nearly as tall as its maker, while mysterious figures dressed in intricate basket-woven costumes appear somewhere between folklore, sculpture, and performance. These surreal creations come from British artist Lewis Prosser, who transforms traditional willow weaving into monumental artworks that challenge the boundaries between craft and contemporary art.Human Kindness3,000 Eye Surgeries Restore Sight for Thousands – Paid Forward by US and Caribbean ChurchesGood News Network · 3 min readA hospital in Trinidad and Tobago was the site of an incredible, 12-day surgical marathon. When the scrubs were finally hung up, 3,000 people had regained vision free of charge thanks to the Church of the 7th Day Adventists, who organized donated cataract and pterygium surgery work through its community hospital. Day after day, betweenCreative JoyLucy Sparrow Invokes ’90s Supermarket Nostalgia in ‘The Beginning of Convenience’Colossal · 3 min readThe artist's new exhibition is fully stocked with more than 20,000 handmade felt objects. Bentonville is a small town in Northwest Arkansas that has, over time, become synonymous with massive retail operations and corporate ecosystems.Creative JoyArtist Paints Emotional Ambiguity Through the Quiet Gaze of Girls Saturated in BlueMy Modern Met · 3 min readArtist Paints Emotional Ambiguity Through the Quiet Gaze of Girls Saturated in Blue A girl stares directly at the viewer. Her face reveals almost nothing, yet her eyes seem to contain an entire emotional landscape. Suspended against luminous fields of blue, the figures in Korean artist Yelin Lee’s paintings occupy a space between memory and imagination, inviting viewers to find fragments of themselves reflected in each quiet gaze.Creative JoyPhoto of Lionel Messi Holding Baby Lamine Yamal To Be Turned Into a Collectible Trading CardMy Modern Met · 3 min readPhoto of Lionel Messi Holding Baby Lamine Yamal To Be Turned Into a Collectible Trading Card Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Guardian Sport (@guardian_sport) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, with Spain emerging as the undisputed champions. During the final match, the eyes of the world were on two players: Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Spain’s Lamine Yamal.