Inspiring
March 17, 2023

Luggage Handler Achieves Long-Life Dream of Becoming Pilot

There is no linear path to achieving one's professional dreams. While we may think that the natural progression of a person’s career is “go to school to acquire a specific set of abilities, apply for a job in that field, get that job,” some roads are much more serendipitous. Justin Mutawassim‘s story is a great example of this. He fell in love with airplanes when he was just 6 years old.

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Astronomy
March 15, 2023

Rare Star on the Brink of Going Supernova Photographed by the James Webb Space Telescope

In the short time since it was launched into outer space, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been dazzling the public with stunning views of the universe. A newly released photo by NASA is a reminder of how much incredible imagery is yet to come. This JWST photo of a Wolf-Rayet star named WR 124 is a rare look at one of the luminous—and massive—stars that exist.

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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.