Science
September 21, 2024

Complex Life May Have Begun 1.5 Billion Years Earlier Than Believed

Humans, cats, dogs, chickens, rats, trees, fungi—today, complex life on Earth comes in a remarkable number of variations. Its evolution has taken many twists and turns over millions of years, including the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and the development of “legs” for sea creatures to take to the land. But when did this prehistoric parade of evolution begin? Evidence of microbes has been discovered dating back 3.7 billion years.

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Photo Contest
September 20, 2024

Incredible Winners of the Travel Photo Awards Celebrate Global Culture

Photography is a portal into other worlds, allowing us to travel to remote corners of the globe to glimpse new cultures and traditions. The Independent Photographer‘s Travel Photo Awards celebrates this imagery and the talented photographers who record these places. Whether they trigger memories for us or simply inspire us to see the world, the winning and finalist images are exceptional.

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Inspiring
September 20, 2024

New Zealand Women’s Rugby Team Surprises King Charles With a Hug Request and He Happily Agrees

The British royalty is surrounded by a very strict protocol. Still, a little bit of warmth can always slip through the cracks, making all those involved smile. The perfect example of this took place during an encounter between the New Zealand women's rugby team and King Charles—a moment that the monarch will likely never forget.

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Photography
September 19, 2024

The Earliest Successful Attempts at Photography Just Turned 200 Years Old

The oldest known photography was taken in 1826 or 1827 by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The image, titled View from the Window at Le Gras, shows some roofs and the neighboring countryside. However, just because this is the oldest surviving photograph, doesn't mean it was the first one that was ever taken. By looking at further evidence, it may just turn out that photography is already 200 years old.

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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.