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March 19, 2026

Wellness

READING BRAINS NOW

New studies show that reading shapes the brain. And new technology can “read” the words that your brain sees when you read. Beautiful results and implications. New studies show that reading shapes the brain. And new technology can “read” the words that your brain sees when you read. Beautiful results and implications.

Travel

MICHAEL EASTMAN'S SHANGHAI VISION

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Nature Science

REAL BEAUTIFUL MAGIC HAPPENING NOW

Sometimes science can look a lot like magic. Sometimes science can look a lot like magic.

Travel

LET’S GO NOW: SCOTTISH DREAM

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Travel

BEAUTIFUL EVENTS: WEEK OF 08.16.13

Arts Design

BEAUTIFUL BLUE INSPIRATIONS NOW

The beauty of the color blue has inspired songs, poems, and powerful quotes. Check out the magnificent images and ideas about Beautiful Blue in this BN Daily Fix. The beauty of the color blue has inspired songs, poems, and powerful quotes. Check out the magnificent images and ideas about Beautiful Blue in this BN Daily Fix.

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Arts Design

THE ART OF CUBA IS WOWING US NOW

See beautiful Cuban art from the 2015 Havana Biennial. See beautiful Cuban art from the 2015 Havana Biennial.

Wellness

10 BEAUTIFUL THOUGHTS ABOUT KINDNESS

Beautiful images and ideas about kindness and generosity of spirit to consider for everyday living and inspiration. Beautiful images and ideas about kindness and generosity of spirit to consider for everyday living and inspiration.

Travel

THE SHAPES OF HANOI FROM ABOVE ARE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Photographer Loes Heerink captures images that highlight the beautiful shapes and colors of street vendors in Hanoi, Viet Nam, as view from above. Check out these extraordinary photos in this Place Time BN Daily Fix. Photographer Loes Heerink captures images that highlight the beautiful shapes and colors of street vendors in Hanoi, Viet Nam, as view from above. Check out these extraordinary photos in this Place Time BN Daily Fix.

Wellness

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LACE MADE TODAY

The most beautiful lace made today comes from Sophie Hallette, lace maker extraordinaire - coveted most by top designers. Kate Middleton, Amal Clooney & Angelina Jolie all chose this lace for their wedding gowns. Learn more in this BN Daily Fix. The most beautiful lace made today comes from Sophie Hallette, lace maker extraordinaire - coveted most by top designers. Kate Middleton, Amal Clooney & Angelina Jolie all chose this lace for their wedding gowns. Learn more in this BN Daily Fix.

Impact

HEARTS & HOMES FOR PETS IN NEED

Millions of pets are desperate for love and kindness. Adoption, opening one’s home and heart is the ultimate gift. Check out these important orgs. Millions of pets are desperate for love and kindness. Adoption, opening one’s home and heart is the ultimate gift. Check out these important orgs.

Impact

MESMERIZING NEON MANDALAS

Decoration adds both beauty & soul. James Stanford’s mesmerizing neon mandalas layers decorative vintage sign images to tell timeless spiritual stories. Decoration adds both beauty & soul. James Stanford’s mesmerizing neon mandalas layers decorative vintage sign images to tell timeless spiritual stories.

Arts Design

NEW ART FROM HEAT

Wellness

10 ODES TO BEAUTIFUL SNOW NOW

Beautiful quotes and beautiful images of snow. Beautiful quotes and beautiful images of snow.

Wellness

BEAUTIFUL CUBA IS MOVING US NOW

We are sharing 10 inspirational cuban quotes. We are sharing 10 inspirational cuban quotes.

Wellness

RISING UP, RESISTING, SUPPORTING WOMEN’S HEALTH WITH ART

Suzanne Sunshine paintings fund Planned Parenthood & other non-profits. She donates all sales proceeds plus 100% matching funds to support social causes. Suzanne Sunshine paintings fund Planned Parenthood & other non-profits. She donates all sales proceeds plus 100% matching funds to support social causes.

Nature Science

SEA SLUGS READY TO ROCK

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Impact

BEAUTIFUL MATH GETS INTO YOUR HEAD, HEART & SOUL

Take a look at how math can increase the beauty of the soul. Take a look at how math can increase the beauty of the soul.

Wellness

DEADLY BEAUTY NOW

Glass artist Luke Jerram shows us the beauty of viruses. Check out his body of sculptures entitled Glass Microbiology. Glass artist Luke Jerram shows us the beauty of viruses. Check out his body of sculptures entitled Glass Microbiology.

Nature Science

IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING?

Nature Science

ASTONISHING PURPLE CREATURES

Rare purple beauties! From chinchillas to snails, to starfish, to beetles, to butterflies, check out these extraordinary purple species. Rare purple beauties! From chinchillas to snails, to starfish, to beetles, to butterflies, check out these extraordinary purple species.

Impact

2015 BN FAVORITE SOUL IMPACT STORIES NOW

Check out the BeautifulNow team’s 2015 Top 10 favorite Soul Impact Stories now. Check out the BeautifulNow team’s 2015 Top 10 favorite Soul Impact Stories now.

Travel

THE BEAUTIFUL TEXTURES OF PLACE & TIME NOW

Washington-based photographer Thorsten Scheuermann presents incredible photos highlighting the fascinating and beautiful texture of landscapes. Washington-based photographer Thorsten Scheuermann presents incredible photos highlighting the fascinating and beautiful texture of landscapes.

Nature Science

EPITOMES OF STRENGTH & BEAUTY

Sculptural muscular bodies make horses strong and beautiful. Photographer Tony Stromberg captures the essence of strength and beauty. Sculptural muscular bodies make horses strong and beautiful. Photographer Tony Stromberg captures the essence of strength and beauty.