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June 15, 2026

Korean Scientists Created an “Artificial Sun” That Ran for 102 Seconds

Scientists consider fusion energy the “holy grail” of clean power sources. It can provide limitless electricity without the carbon emissions or radioactive waste associated with traditional nuclear reactors. Now, scientists in South Korea have taken a step towards making commercial fusion power a reality following a breakthrough with their “artificial star.” The hope is that one day, something like this could power your home. The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE)

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Animals
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Three Mule Deer Become the First To Cross California’s New Wildlife Overpass

In Siskiyou County, northern California, Highway 97 cuts through what used to be continuous forest. For years, dozens of deer, elk, and other wildlife unfortunately died after being hit by cars while trying to cross between habitats. However, the government recently built a $20 million overpass designed to help animals cross safely above traffic. And even though the bridge isn’t quite finished, animals have already started using it.

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Photography
June 14, 2026

Surreal Images Combine Realities by Stitching Two Smartphone Snaps Into One Befuddling Photo

Using nothing more than a smartphone and Instagram’s layout tool, Italian photographer Fontanesi has built a cult following one impossible image at a time. The artist, who works under the name of a street where he once had a particularly good time, transforms ordinary photographs into surreal visual puzzles. He combines two of his own images along a single horizontal seam, creating scenes that feel absurd, uncanny, and strangely believable all at once.

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June 12, 2026

RIP David Hockney: Legendary British Artist and Pop Art Pioneer Dies at 88

Embed from Getty Images British painter David Hockney, celebrated for his luminous swimming pool scenes, vibrant landscapes, and groundbreaking digital artworks, died peacefully at his home in London on June 11, 2026, at the age of 88. The announcement comes just weeks before what would have been his 89th birthday. Over a career that spanned more than six decades, Hockney transformed the way people look at the world.

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