Animals
October 23, 2024

Moo Deng Officially Has Her Own Logo That’s Just as Cute as the Baby Pygmy Hippo

Since her birth on July 10, 2024, Moo Deng, the charming baby pygmy hippopotamus, has gained international recognition. The hippo, whose name means “bouncy pig,” lives with her family at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, and has captivated social media with her feisty personality, adorable chubbiness, and signature rosy cheeks. Her popularity has led to everything from LEGO sculptures to playful merch. Now, Moo Deng also has her very own logo.

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Photography
October 23, 2024

Vibrant Colors and Shapes Pop Out of Creative Duo’s Joyful Optical Illusions

Creative photography duo Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda are known for their playful and imaginative images. They combine architectural spaces, colorful paper, and everyday props with their own bodies to create joyful optical illusions that tell a story. With their background in architecture and a love for minimalism, Devís and Rueda have a talent for creating fresh perspectives using only shapes and color.

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Graphic Design
October 22, 2024

Iconic London Tube Map Designer’s Archive Is Going on Sale and Getting Its Own Exhibit

London's subway system (“the Tube”) is a standout feature of the city. Stretching into the suburbs, it connects a vast and diverse metropolis. Its easy-to-use lines take tourists and locals from monument to monument, pub to pub in fairly clean train cars (when compared to other major global hubs like New York City). Since 1863, the London Underground has been trendsetting in the transportation world as the first subway system.

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Astronomy
October 21, 2024

Astronomers Make a Discovery That Challenges Our Notions of the Universe

It's common knowledge that our planet is part of the Milky Way, and that our galaxy is just a small part of the universe. But an international team of researchers guided by astronomers from the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy is making us rethink just how large that universe may be. After studying the movements of 56,000 galaxies, they've determined that our neighborhood is much larger than we originally thought.

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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.