Health
June 3, 2025

Japanese Researchers Will Start Clinical Trials for Artificial Blood Compatible With All Blood Types

According to the Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets every two seconds. Looking at the global picture, the World Health Organization says that 40% of blood donations are collected in high-income countries, where only 16 % of the world’s population lives. With these challenges in mind, a team of Japanese scientists have created artificial blood, potentially changing the landscape of blood transfusions in the future.

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Installation
June 2, 2025

Immersive Exhibition Lets You Experience Traditional Textiles as Never Before in Hong Kong

Over in Hong Kong, the Palace Museum has breathed new life into a host of artifacts. Throughout the venue, textiles now burst, blossom, billow, and buzz, transforming blank walls into vibrant tapestries. These immersive scenes make up the bulk of the museum’s first thematic, multimedia exhibition, which celebrates Hong Kong and China’s visual culture through one of their most prolific traditions: patterns.

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Photo Contest
June 2, 2025

Incredible Winners of 2024 NASA Photographer of the Year Awards

In celebration of the talented photographers who work with NASA, the space agency has announced the winners of its 2024 Photographer of the Year competition. From striking portraits of astronauts to advances in the Artemis project, these photos tell the stories that are unfolding as NASA continues to explore outer space. Photographer Josh Valcarcel is a standout in the awards, with six photographs selected for their high quality.

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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.