Photo Contest
October 8, 2025

Finalists in This Coveted Photography Contest Includes an Entry From a 12-Year-Old

If the finalists of the 2025 AOP Open Awards are any indication, the future of photography is looking bright. This photo contest, organized by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and sponsored by Fujifilm UK, is unique in that it asks professional and amateur photographers to compete side by side. Since there is no particular theme, the images are a wonderful collection of creativity that spans all genres.

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News
October 7, 2025

Celebrities and Politicians Remember Jane Goodall’s Remarkable Legacy

Beloved primatologist and anthropologist, Jane Goodall, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 91. From celebrities to world leaders, tributes have flooded in, revealing the lasting imprint she left on hearts and minds around the world. Known for her 65-year study on wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, Goodall was a powerful advocate for animal welfare.

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Art
October 7, 2025

Cheech Marin Speaks About His Love for Chicano Art and the Collection That Led to a Thriving Museum [Interview]

For most people, Cheech Marin is known as part of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, who were at the peak of their fame in the 70s and 80s. But for the art world, Marin has long been one of the greatest patrons of Chicano art. This artistic movement has its roots in the plight of Mexican Americans in American society, taking a stand against racism, oppression, and class disparity.

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Social Cause
October 6, 2025

Meet the Physicist Who Wrote Over 2,000 Wikipedia Biographies for Women in STEM

In 2018, Jessica Wade wrote the first of thousands of Wikipedia articles uplifting female scientists. This initial entry was inspired by her meeting climate researcher Kim Cobb at a conference. Impressed by her work, Wade decided to learn more about her and look up the scientist on Wikipedia. “I thought Cobb was so incredible,” Wade said in a 2019 interview with AAAS. “I went to check if she had a [Wikipedia] page, and she didn’t.

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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.