Nature
September 7, 2024

Insightful Color Atlas Shows Incredible Hues Fungi Can Produce

Nature is full of color. Whether in the fur of animals, the petals of flowers, or even a swirly sky, you can go outside and find any shade you can think of. But did you know mushrooms also come in all the colors of the rainbow? Inspired by the world around us, designer, artist, and educator Julie Beeler has set out to map out their hues.

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Sports
September 5, 2024

Armless Archer Wows the World With Bull’s-Eye in Opening Round at Paris Paralympics

The story of India's Paralympic archer Sheetal Devi was already a marvelous one before she even arrived in Paris. The 17-year-old is one of four armless archers competing, and the only woman. Her star reached new heights when she hit the perfect bull’s-eye in the opening round of her competition. A video of the moment soon went viral.

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Oil Painting
September 5, 2024

Psychedelic Landscape Paintings Capture the Spirit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Lake Tahoe-based plein air artist Phyllis Shafer brings the mountains, lakes, and forests of the American West to life in vibrant oil paint. But instead of going for photorealism, she focuses on capturing the energy of the landscape with twisted perspectives and a touch of the surreal. Having grown up in a rural area of upstate New York, Shafer has always had a love of nature.

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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.