Archeology
April 22, 2025

3-Year-Old Finds 3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet While on Family Hike

Many kids enjoy exploring and getting their hands dirty, making them great potential archeologists. This is particularly true for 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan. During a hiking trip with her family in Israel, Ziv stumbled upon a unique rock that caught her eye. After closer inspection, the stone turned out to be a 3,800-year-old Egyptian amulet. The finding took place in a dirt trail in Tel Azekah, located about 25 miles outside of Jerusalem.

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Astronomy
April 21, 2025

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Strongest Indicators of Life on Another Planet

With the help of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers now believe they have detected possible signs of life on another planet. A new study recently published in Astrophysics Journal Letters details these astounding findings, which claim that the atmosphere of K2-18b, an exoplanet about 124 light-years away, suggests the presence of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and potentially dimethyl disulfide (DMDS).

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Inspiring
April 21, 2025

Michigan Community Forms Human Chain To Help Book Store Move 9,100 Books, One by One

When Serendipity Books, an independent bookstore in the small town of Chelsea, Michigan, faced the daunting task of moving all 9,100 of its books to a new location, owner Michelle Tuplin knew she’d need more than just a few helping hands—she’d need a village. Unsure how to tackle the logistics, she put out a simple call for volunteers, hoping a few people might show up.

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Installation
April 20, 2025

Moving Exhibition Ruminates on the Emotional Complexities of Disappearing Glaciers [Interview]

With the world's rising temperatures, more glaciers than ever are melting rapidly. This has caused communities to mourn the loss of what was and to try to prevent further devastation. Swiss-American artist Ohan Breiding has captured the complexities of this situation with an experimental documentary and photography series that ruminate on the imminent loss of the Rhône Glacier.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.