Astronomy
February 2, 2024

If There Is No Oxygen in Space, How Does the Sun Burn?

The Sun has been a source of fascination since ancient days. Ancient astronomers such as Anaxagoras noted its fiery nature. Even in NASA's modern, high-res images, the star at the center of our solar system shines and pulses like a ball of fire. This might even lead one to wonder, as netizens have, how the Sun can burn when fire requires oxygen, and space lacks oxygen. The answer?

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Video
February 1, 2024

‘Wheel of Fortune’ Episode Ends in Controversy After Contestant Appears To Say the Right Answer

If you've ever watched a game show, chances are you may have found yourself guessing the right answer out loud, or wondering if a contestant will get it right. Fans of Wheel of Fortune at home recently found themselves in a different scenario when an episode ended in controversy. During the January 30, 2024 episode, a contestant named Megan made it to the bonus round. There, she had 10 seconds to solve the puzzle.

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Painting
February 1, 2024

Fore-Edge Book Painter Carries On Critically Endangered Craft

Decorating the edges of book pages is a tradition spanning hundreds of years. Although it is rumored to have gotten its start as a way for British royals to identify their books, it transformed into an intricate art form that includes portraits, landscapes, and scenes from novels. Despite its beauty, this craft is considered critically endangered, with few people still practicing it around the world.

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Photography
January 31, 2024

AI Used to Help Families Forge “New Moments” With Lost Loved Ones

Photographer and lawyer Alper Yesiltas has been an early adopter of AI, using the technology to see how he can manipulate existing imagery. One of his series, As If Nothing Happened, generated images of deceased celebrities to see how they would have aged if they were still alive. After the success of his work, Yesiltas began thinking about how he could use his skills to help others. And that is where New Moments blossomed.

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My Modern Met

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