Astronomy
August 15, 2025

RIP Jim Lovell: NASA Astronaut Who Led the Safe Return of Apollo 13 Dies at 97

Astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander who brought the crew of the Apollo 13 home after a near-catastrophe, has died at 97. His contributions were key to the success and the legacy of the space program in the 1960s, from taking on perilous missions for the sake of science to beating the odds when all hope seemed lost. Thanks to this, he rose to fame as a bona fide American hero.

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Photo Contest
August 15, 2025

Incredible Winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards

For its 18th year, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) continues to prove the power of mobile photography. The 2025 IPPAWARDS winners were selected from the more than 140 photographers who submitted thousands of their best iPhone captures. In the end, American photographer Jarod Peraza was named Photographer of the Year for his poetic image taken in Colombia.

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Oil Painting
August 14, 2025

Abstract Painter Creates Colorful Works Inspired by the Beauty of Stained Glass

Creativity often builds from one medium to another, and British artist Jason Anderson knows this firsthand. His artistic journey began in stained glass, when he worked on several restoration projects for cathedrals in England. Although he left the medium behind, it still shapes his style today. Now a painter, he creates vibrant, abstract works filled with luminous colors and geometric forms that echo the glasswork tradition he came from.

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Oil Painting
August 14, 2025

Oil Paintings Capture Bright Colors and Ornate Patterns of Traditional Mexican Garments

At the center of Yael Medrez Pier’s paintings is a deep admiration for the creativity and resourcefulness of Indigenous women around Mexico. The Mexico City-born and based artist relies on eye-catching compositions that spotlight the traditional garments worn by members of different groups. Medrez Pier’s colorful and ornate compositions may be alluring on their own, but they are ultimately a visual path to tell the life stories of her subjects.

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