Astronomy
June 22, 2023

Green Bolt of Lightning Captured on Jupiter by NASA’s JunoCam

If you thought lightning on Earth was spectacular, NASA is giving us a glimpse of what it looks like on Jupiter. Thanks to an image taken by JunoCam, we can clearly see a spark of green lightning in the distance. The photo, which was processed by citizen scientist Kevin M. Gill, was taken during Juno's 31st close flyby of Jupiter on Dec. 30, 2020. So what accounts for the green color?

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Good News
June 22, 2023

Bruce Willis Holds His Newborn Granddaughter on Father’s Day

From new dads to step-dads, Father's Day is a special day for paternal figures of all kinds. For Bruce Willis, this year marked the first Father's Day as a proud grandpa. His daughter, Rumer Willis, shared a heartwarming carousel of photos, including one of the 68-year-old actor holding his first grandchild named Louetta. It's easy to see in this special portrait just how happy Willis is to hug the newest member of his family.

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Quiz
June 22, 2023

Who is Your Genius Persona? Discover Your Historical Counterpart [Quiz]

We've all fancied ourselves geniuses from time to time, but what if you really were one? Do you belong in Mensa? This week's personality quiz takes a look at your analytical skills and the way you tackle problems in order to see which historical figure is your genius alter ego. Are you an Einstein or a Da Vinci? Find out with this short, eight-question quiz.

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Photo Contest
June 21, 2023

Winners of the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards Celebrate the Beauty of Birds

Now in its 14th year, the Audubon Photography Awards spotlights the professionals, amateurs, and youth that create incredible visuals of birds. The recently announced winners of the 2023 edition were selected from 2,200 entrants living in all 50 U.S. states and eight Canadian provinces. In the end, wildlife photographer Liron Gertsman took home the grand prize.

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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.