Science
October 19, 2022

British Physicist Creates Over 1,600 Wikipedia Pages for Women Scientists and Scientists of Color

Women remain under-represented in most STEM fields. For example, only 38% of physicians and surgeons are women, and only a shocking 15% of engineers are female.They are not the only ones still facing the effects of historical exclusion and barriers to access in these fields. Black and Hispanic STEM college graduates remain disproportionally low, as does representation in fields such as engineering.

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Creative Products
October 19, 2022

Target Is Celebrating Black Friday in October With Incredible Weekly Deals

By now, we all know that Black Friday is the date to mark on your calendar when looking for good deals. But this year, Target is starting the holiday shopping season early by running weeklong Black Friday Deals from now until Thanksgiving weekend. Savvy shoppers will find incredible prices of up to 50% off or more across toys and games, electronics, kitchen appliances, and more.

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Archeology
October 18, 2022

Archeologists Discover Rare Roman Mosaic With Trojan War Motif in Syria

Embed from Getty Images The last decade has been a precarious one in Syria. As the human toll of conflict amassed, the countless examples of precious ancient artwork in the region were also endangered by conflict and the iconoclastic beliefs of the Islamic State. With the reclaiming of certain territory by the Syrian state, new discoveries are at last emerging once again.

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Funny
October 18, 2022

Artist Turns Meme-tastic Internet Cats Into Equally as Funny Sculptures

Internet cats are a never-ending source of amusement. And for some creatively minded folks, they are actually muses, too. Japanese artist Meetissai creates work inspired by funny felines and other meme-ified animals who rule our social media feeds. Meetissai transforms iconic photos into small sculptures using epoxy putty. But you don't need to be chronically online to enjoy their work.

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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.