Photo Contest
March 19, 2024

Incredible Youth and Student Finalists From the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards

Personal identity and family heritage are two themes touched upon by many of the young photographers shortlisted in the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards Student and Youth competition. Twenty photographers were singled out for their exceptional work and are now in the running for the title of Student Photographer of the Year and Youth Photographer of the Year. The Student competition recognizes a body of work by those enrolled in leading higher education institutions.

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Endangered Animals
March 19, 2024

Whale Thought To Have Gone Extinct Nearly 200 Years Ago Spotted off Coast of Massachusetts

On March 1, a whale was spotted swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 30 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Spotting whales around this time of year isn't unusual for New England Aquarium scientists, but something about this creature gave them pause. Upon closer inspection, they discovered that they were looking at a gray whale, which is a species thought to have been extinct in the Atlantic for nearly 200 years.

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History
March 18, 2024

Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe Were the Same Age When They Met in London in 1956

Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe look like two 20th-century figures who couldn't be more distant. One was the longest sovereign in British history, while the other was a bombshell from the Golden Age of Hollywood. And yet, these two figures shared a moment, building a bridge between two women who shaped history in their respective areas.

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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.