Style
December 1, 2022

28 Winter Accessories To Keep You Stylish All Season Long

When you hear “winter fashion,” do visions of big hats and bulky jackets dance in your head? If so, it's time to rethink your winter wardrobe and sprinkle in some creative accessories. Because, while you'll want to keep warm and dress in layers, there's no reason that your accessories can have a little flair. With these wintry statement pieces, you can stay fashionable all the way through spring.

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Endangered Animals
December 1, 2022

New Owl Species Has Been Documented on Príncipe Island off the Coast of Africa

While vanishing species receive a lot of well-deserved attention, new species are also continually being discovered and documented. About 18,000 new species are described scientifically each year. Estimates suggest millions more remain unknown. A new species of the adorable scops owl has recently been documented for the first time, emerging from obscurity. Announced in ZooKeys, the small bird is likely critically endangered, but utterly adorable.

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TV
November 30, 2022

How Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Made a Disembodied Hand Through Practical Effects

The highly anticipated, Tim Burton-produced comedy-horror series Wednesday was recently released on Netflix and the reviews are in: audiences are loving it. One of the main praises for the show is Jenna Ortega, who shines as much as she haunts portraying the titular character. Ortega’s casting also finally cements the Addams Family as Latinx, something that has been codified since the 60s.

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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.