Inspiring
October 2, 2025

Family Finally Meet the Boy Who They Sponsored for Decades and Grew up To Be a Medical Researcher

For Edward Kankaka, life didn’t have an easy start. Born in HIV-stricken Uganda, he lost his father before turning four, having to be raised by his grandmother. On the other side of the world, Bruce and Margaret Anschau, an Australian couple, had made a promise. For every kid they had, they would sponsor one in need. Through the Christian charity Compassion, they learned about little Edward, supporting him through many decades.

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Painting
October 1, 2025

Camille Pissarro’s First Major U.S. Retrospective in Over 40 Years Will Open This Month

When listing Impressionist artists, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro typically appear toward the top. But, when compared to his peers, Pissarro is often considered the “first Impressionist,” not just by art historians, but by fellow artist Paul Cézanne. It’s fitting, then, that Pissarro is the sole subject of an upcoming exhibition about Impressionism, opening at the Denver Art Museum later this month. As his first major U.S.

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Infographic
October 1, 2025

Student Transforms Amusing World Facts into Colorful Map Infographics

Us humans may all be part of the same species, but life looks completely different depending on where you are in the world. For instance, did you know TikTok isn’t available in Russia? Or that alligators are found only in two places on Earth: the southeastern United States and China? These are the kinds of facts brought to life by Georgi Pamyatnih through his Amazing Maps series.

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Astrophotography
September 30, 2025

Astrophotographer Captures First-Ever Image of Sun’s Chromosphere and a Rocket in the Same Frame

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has once again blown our minds with another incredible photograph. Taken as a Space X rocket blasts into orbit, it shows how the power of the vessel moves the Sun’s chromosphere. This view is the first of its kind, requiring dedication and special preparation on McCarthy’s part. To bring his vision to life, McCarthy used a specially designed solar telescope attached to his camera.

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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.