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February 15, 2026

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SURREAL LAKES WITH FROZEN BUBBLES

Like giant pools of frozen champagne, these arctic lakes are filled with frozen bubbles. They’re beautiful, surreal & dangerous now, due to climate change. Like giant pools of frozen champagne, these arctic lakes are filled with frozen bubbles. They’re beautiful, surreal & dangerous now, due to climate change.

Nature Science

GEOMETRY—SOURCE OF ALL BEAUTY?

Nature Science

ANIMAL PASSION & ROMANCE

Some animals love each other romantically, mate for life, and demonstrate true caring. The chemistry behind wild love is similar to humans. Some animals love each other romantically, mate for life, and demonstrate true caring. The chemistry behind wild love is similar to humans.

Arts Design

BABY, TONIGHT WE’RE SO BEAUTIFUL NOW!

Our collaboration with Zedd on the BeautifulNow Beautiful Now video! Our collaboration with Zedd on the BeautifulNow Beautiful Now video!

Travel

10 BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO SEE SHINE AFTER DARK NOW

Featuring 10 of our favorite and exceptional architecture designed to beautifully shine at night. Featuring 10 of our favorite and exceptional architecture designed to beautifully shine at night.

Travel

THE ART OF ENERGY CAN ADD BEAUTY TO EVERY PLACE NOW

The art of energy featured at the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), a biennial public art contest can add beauty to every place. These renewable energy & water technology designs are truly beautiful. See a sampling in this BN Daily Fix. The art of energy featured at the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), a biennial public art contest can add beauty to every place. These renewable energy & water technology designs are truly beautiful. See a sampling in this BN Daily Fix.

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Food

BETTER FOOD BETTER WORLD

Dan Barber and agrihoods, like Agritopia, have a quest to make the world better with better food. Dan Barber and agrihoods, like Agritopia, have a quest to make the world better with better food.

Travel

MARVELOUS MIXED-UP LANDSCAPE

See one of the most unique landscapes on Earth! Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: a magnificent mix of rolling white sand dunes & clear turquoise lagoons. See one of the most unique landscapes on Earth! Lençóis Maranhenses National Park: a magnificent mix of rolling white sand dunes & clear turquoise lagoons.

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EXPERIENCE THE MAGNIFICENCE OF DAWN CHORUS NOW

Beautiful birds at sunrise. Beautiful birds at sunrise.

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WATER, AIR, & SUN MAKE ENERGY & ART NOW

Water, air & sun make renewable energy and art! See the most innovative and beautiful energy technology designs featured in most recent Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) in this BN Daily Fix. Water, air & sun make renewable energy and art! See the most innovative and beautiful energy technology designs featured in most recent Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) in this BN Daily Fix.

Food

THIS SPRING FOOD OUT-FRESHES FRESH NOW

Chef Justin Cogley embraces spring with fresh genius each year at Aubergine, the award-winning restaurant at L’Auberge Carmel, in California. His latest ideas and recipes are featured in the Food Drink BN Daily Fix. Chef Justin Cogley embraces spring with fresh genius each year at Aubergine, the award-winning restaurant at L’Auberge Carmel, in California. His latest ideas and recipes are featured in the Food Drink BN Daily Fix.

Arts Design

THE ART OF LIFE CYCLES NOW

Environmental Sculpture installations by Martin Hill and Phillipa Jones. Environmental Sculpture installations by Martin Hill and Phillipa Jones.

Travel

1000S OF BEAUTIFUL LAKES IN 1 PLACE: ROMANIA

While Romania may not be on your travel bucket list, it should be. There, you will find thousands of the most beautiful lakes and landscapes. While Romania may not be on your travel bucket list, it should be. There, you will find thousands of the most beautiful lakes and landscapes.

Arts Design

FINE ART PAPER FLOWERS

Paper flowers by Kate Alarcón are fine works of art. See how her fascinating everlasting blossoms can add beauty to your home. Paper flowers by Kate Alarcón are fine works of art. See how her fascinating everlasting blossoms can add beauty to your home.

Food

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAMS

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is a favorite June holiday. Celebrate with our curated-for-beauty selection of artisanal chocolate ice creams. National Chocolate Ice Cream Day is a favorite June holiday. Celebrate with our curated-for-beauty selection of artisanal chocolate ice creams.

Arts Design

SHOES & BAGS EMBELLISHED DELUXE

A collection of beautiful works of art and fashion featuring embellishments curated by BeautifulNow. A collection of beautiful works of art and fashion featuring embellishments curated by BeautifulNow.

Travel

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WINNING TRAVEL PHOTOS IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW

See winners and favorite photos from the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest in this BeautifulNow Arts Design BN Daily Fix. See winners and favorite photos from the 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest in this BeautifulNow Arts Design BN Daily Fix.

Food

THE ULTIMATE BEACH FOOD: KELP

Food

NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY

Nothing Fancy, a new documentary about iconic chef, Diana Kennedy, shows her passionate history of bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to the world Nothing Fancy, a new documentary about iconic chef, Diana Kennedy, shows her passionate history of bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to the world

Wellness

10 GIFTS WITH EXTRAORDINARILY BEAUTIFUL AIRS

The most beautiful perfumes in the world. The most beautiful perfumes in the world.

Arts Design

CONTEMPORARY ANCIENT: NATIVE PORTRAITS NOW

See photographer Dave Brosha’s incredible portraits of a Native American warrior dancer in today’s Arts Design Daily Fix. See photographer Dave Brosha’s incredible portraits of a Native American warrior dancer in today’s Arts Design Daily Fix.

Arts Design

EXTRAORDINARY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAS

The most beautiful places in the US to view amazing fireworks. The most beautiful places in the US to view amazing fireworks.

Food

IDFA 2016 - BEAUTIFUL STORIES IN FILM: PART 3

Beautiful powerful stories, as told by filmmakers whose films are being featured at IDFA 2016, include two films of note, about food. One presents a shocking truth and dire warning, while the other is pure riveting fantasy. Beautiful powerful stories, as told by filmmakers whose films are being featured at IDFA 2016, include two films of note, about food. One presents a shocking truth and dire warning, while the other is pure riveting fantasy.

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THE INCREDIBLE BEAUTY OF PROGRESS

March on! Be inspired by the beauty of progress. Check out ideas and musings about growth, change, aspirations and making a positive difference. March on! Be inspired by the beauty of progress. Check out ideas and musings about growth, change, aspirations and making a positive difference.