Books
August 26, 2025

Playful Children’s Book Serves as Early Tool for Detecting Color Blindness

It’s estimated that there are about 300 million people with color blindness around the world. Despite the significant population with the condition, it can be difficult—and costly—to diagnose, especially in young children. But Navneet Education, one of India’s largest schoolbook publishers, may have found a solution that doesn’t break the bank. Published earlier this spring, Navneet’s Color Blindness Detection Book serves as a cost-free and discreet resource to screen for color vision deficiencies in children.

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Food Art
August 25, 2025

Renowned Hyperrealistic Artist Launches Shocking Jet-Black Ice Cream

Earlier this month, Cj Hendry entered a new phase in her creative practice. For years, the artist has been producing hyperrealistic paintings of everything from McDonald’s takeout bags and Rolex watches to balloon hearts and limp cigarettes. Now, though, she’s evidently craving something a little sweeter. On August 14, 2025, she officially launched a monochrome, jet-black ice cream with Jeni’s, a boutique brand renowned for its buttery ice cream.

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Art
August 25, 2025

Frieze Seoul 2025: Preview the Fourth Edition of the International Art Fair Returning in September

The ever-expanding creative voice of Asia is evident in Frieze Seoul, which is just a little over a week away from returning for its fourth year. Happening September 3–6, 2025, in the city’s vibrant Gangnam district, the fair focuses on Korea and the larger Asian art scene, spanning generations and disciplines. But it also doesn’t shy away from welcoming other galleries from across the globe.

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Science
August 24, 2025

This “Generational Spaceship” Would Transport Thousands of People to the Nearest Star System

What would an exploratory expedition to other galaxies look like? For years, scientists have been workshopping different possibilities for deep space exploration and submitting their ideas to the Project Hyperion Design Competition. This year’s winning entry seems to have a pretty fleshed-out answer, despite still being very much a hypothetical plan. The winning project features a spacecraft called the Chrysalis, which would measure 36 miles long.

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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.