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June 9, 2026

Jupiter and Venus Will Align With the Moon to Create “Holy Grail” of Planetary Brightness This Month

The two brightest planets visible from Earth are putting on a spectacular sky show this June. Over the next two weeks, Venus and Jupiter will appear unusually close together in the western sky after sunset, culminating in a striking alignment with the crescent moon on June 16 and 17. The celestial event centers on a planetary conjunction, which occurs when objects appear close together in the sky from Earth’s perspective.

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June 9, 2026

Intimacy Installation Caresses the Public With Hundreds of Hanging Textile Arms

In this day and age, detachment seems to be prized over affection, with the latter being regarded as “cringe.” But we’re all humans, and there’s no escaping the fact that we all benefit from touch and care—multiple studies certify this. “At a time like this, filling public space with gestures of care and caresses almost starts to feel like a subversive act,” says Luzinterruptus, a Madrid-based anonymous art collective.

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June 8, 2026

Nikon Created a Camera Mount for Dogs That Takes Photos Every Time Their Heart Rate Rises

Photographers are naturally drawn to the people, landscapes, and moments that move them emotionally. But have you ever wondered what a dog would photograph? In 2015, Nikon set out to find out by creating a camera harness with a built-in heart-rate monitor. Whenever a dog’s heart started fluttering with excitement, the camera automatically took a picture, offering a glimpse into the world through canine eyes.

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What Is the Rarest Eye Color? Discover Why Only 2% of People Are Born With Them

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only around 2% of the world’s population has green eyes, making them the rarest eye color across the globe. But what actually creates those striking green irises? Eye color is inherited through genetics, but it’s difficult to reliably predict what a child will end up with. That’s because multiple genes work together to determine pigmentation, and their interactions can vary widely from one person to another.

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