Cats
September 1, 2021

Tiny Kitten Found Alone in Forest Latches Onto Cyclists and Won’t Let Go

Forests are teeming with all kinds of creatures, but there’s one animal that you would never expect to see there—a kitten. When a woman named Céline and her husband, Daniel, were cycling through the countryside of central Brittany, France, they noticed a tiny kitten all alone, distressed, and hungry. They stopped to make sure she was okay, but little did they know, the stray cat would soon become a part of their family.

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Art
September 1, 2021

Art Critic Cosplays as Famous Figures From Iconic Paintings

Have you ever looked at a painting and wondered what it would be like to live inside of it? Well, Olga Tolstunova might be able to show you. The Ukrainian art teacher has been cosplaying as the figures of history's most famous paintings to make learning about these well-known pieces more fun. She uses makeup, clothing, and creative backgrounds to replicate artwork from different eras and art styles.

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Inspiring
August 31, 2021

Kate Middleton and Prince William Promote Butterfly Conservation With Sweet Photo of Princess Charlotte

With their bright colors and pretty patterns, butterflies are arguably one of the most beautiful creatures on the planet. However, the winged insects don’t purely exist to grab our attention. As pollinators and elements of the food chain, butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are integral parts of our ecosystem.

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Environment
August 31, 2021

Researchers Discover That Reforestation Cools the Planet More Than We Thought

Reforestation is an important strategy to combat climate change. Research has shown forests can store the huge amounts of the carbon that is driving global temperatures. Forests also promote biodiversity and support wildlife. Recent research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences even shows that reforestation encourages cloud cover, which in turn has a cooling effect on Earth's climate. Reforestation and afforestation (encouraging forest growth where there was not a forest before)

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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.