Photo Contest
October 14, 2021

French Underwater Photographer and Biologist Wins the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards

French underwater photographer and biologist Laurent Ballesta has been named the Wildlife Photographer of the Year in the Natural History Museum's annual contest. His photo of camouflage groupers emerging from a murky cloud of their eggs and sperm beat out over 50,000 other images to take the top prize. Taken in French Polynesia, the photograph is the fruit of five years spent observing these fish and their breeding habits.

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Health
October 14, 2021

Study Finds Millions of mRNA Vaccines Produced No Immediate Severe Side Effects

The concerted efforts of the world's scientists produced multiple vaccines for COVID-19 in record speed. This unprecedented success was possible due in large part to advances in mRNA vaccine technology which had already been many years in the making. The two mRNA vaccines distributed in the United States—Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech—are incredibly effective at preventing the contraction, spread, and most serious cases of COVID-19. A recent study published in JAMA found that of 6.

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Store
October 14, 2021

Go Birdwatching When You Add Hot Beverages to This Amazing Color-Changing Mug

Whether you prefer coffee or tea, the right mug can make your daily ritual a lot more enjoyable. Unemployed Philosophers Guild specializes in making quirky coffee cups inspired by nature, astronomy, and art, many of which display another image when you pour a hot beverage into the cup. The Birds on a Wire mug, for instance, combines the relaxing pastime of birdwatching with a classic mug design.

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Wildlife Photography
October 13, 2021

Never-Before-Seen Photos From Top Wildlife Photographer Reveal the Fragile Beauty of Nature

South African wildlife photographer Chris Fallows has spent 30 years traveling the world to document the animal kingdom. From great white sharks to African elephants, Fallows has photographed some of the most majestic animals on the planet. Now, with his The 11th Hour collection, he's putting some of his best, never-before-scene images on display. The collection captures the beauty of these animals while, at the same time, tells the stories of the environmental pressures they are facing.

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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.