Animals
June 19, 2024

Hawaiian Teen Wins $10,000 for Research on Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles

Though many high school students may not be enthusiastic about science projects, one determined student decided to take it upon himself to spend nearly three years on one. Meet Maddux Alexander Springer, a Hawaiian teen who noticed a lack of study on a species of sea turtles afflicted by a mysterious disease and decided to research it himself.

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Technology
June 19, 2024

Cara, the Anti-AI Social Media Platform for Artists, Sees an Explosion of Users

Social media is a wonderful way for creatives to get their creations out to a wider audience. From DeviantArt and Behance to Instagram and TikTok, there's a long history of art online. But these days, thanks to algorithm changes and the rise of AI, it can be harder than ever for artists to reach their target audience. That's where Cara comes in.

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Photo Contest
June 18, 2024

Exceptional Winners of 1839 Awards’ Photo Contest Celebrating the Power of Color Photography

Named for the year that photography was first made widely available to the public, the 1839 Awards holds a series of photo contests to highlight the medium. Photographers from 55 different countries entered the Color Photography Contest, which is open to both professional and non-professional photographers. The results, which were just announced, are extraordinary. In the end, two different conceptual series won the overall prize.

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Academy
June 18, 2024

4 Ways to Incorporate Hand Lettering Into Your Next Creative Project

Have you ever wanted to incorporate more art into your everyday life? Are you looking to throw the best birthday party this summer? Maybe you want to finally organize your space or up your gardening game? Try out hand-lettering, a versatile drawing skill that has plenty of real-world applications. Unlike calligraphy, hand-lettering doesn't rely on you having great handwriting or a whole set of special pen nibs.

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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.