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February 12, 2025

Wide-Eyed Fly Wins the 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Competition

A striking portrait of a gnat ogre, a species of robber fly, has won the top prize at the 2024 Royal Entomological Society Photography Competition. Run by the UK's leading entomological charity, the photo contest highlights the beauty and wonder of the insect world through the lens of amateur photographers.

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Good News

February 12, 2025

Man Who Fled Palisades Fire on a Bicycle Reunites With the Only Artwork Rescued From His Demolished Home

Last month, wildfires devastated Los Angeles, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

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Animals

February 12, 2025

Beavers Build Dam and Save Officials $1.2M in Construction Costs in the Czech Republic

Bureaucracy has a way of delaying projects, often demanding approval for planning, funding, and permits.

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Movies

February 12, 2025

Watch Short Film About the Artist Who Painted Nearly Every Photo Backdrop Seen by All

If we really love something, do we let it go, or do we try to hold onto it as tight as we can? In the short film The Promise of Spring, mother-daughter artist duo Sarah Oliphant and Violet Oliphant-O’Neill grapple with this question, as well as what it means to create in relation to and independent of an iconic legacy.

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Travel

February 12, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Istanbul

Straddling the boundary between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city filled with history.

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Entertainment

February 11, 2025

Charli xcx and Noah Kahan Join Chappell Roan and Pledge $25,000 Each To Help Struggling Artists

Ever since her meteoric rise to fame, singer Chappell Roan has used her platform to voice her beliefs, many of...

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Good News

February 11, 2025

6-Year-Old Boy Saves Over 2,500 Plastic Tubs From Ending up in Landfills

Tubs of chocolate treats like Quality Street, Celebrations, and Cadbury’s Heroes are sweet staples for families in the UK and beyond, especially at Christmas. But when 6-year-old Teddy from Netley in Hampshire, England, discovered that the plastic confectionery tubs couldn’t be recycled and would end up in a landfill, the news left a bitter taste in his mouth.

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Design

February 11, 2025

Hello Kitty Takes Over Bullet Train in Japan for a Super Kawaii Experience for Sanrio Fans

The appeal of Hello Kitty reaches the entire world.

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Art History

February 11, 2025

This App Shares a Work of Art and the Story Behind It Every Day

Not everyone can find the time to implement art throughout their everyday lives.

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Installation

February 11, 2025

Chiharu Shiota Shares the Message Behind Her Immersive Thread Installations [Interview]

Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota is known for her immersive installations, where threads cover a space and provide commentary on our connectedness. Based in Berlin, Shiota has had a spectacular career for over two decades, bringing her art to institutions around the world. Now, the Grand Palais in Paris is celebrating her career with the largest-ever exhibition in France dedicated to her work.

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