Astrophotography
November 10, 2025

Airplane Passenger Captures Stunning View of Northern Lights From Window Seat

There’s something incredibly peaceful about staring out an airplane window, watching clouds drift by and the landscape roll out below (provided you’re not scared of flying). But imagine glancing outside to find the sky alive with the swirling colors of the Northern Lights. That’s exactly what happened to Dr. Ryan French, a solar physicist, author, and research scientist at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.

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Painting
November 10, 2025

Glowing “Thermography” Paintings Capture the Warmth and Light Within Us All

Energy is all around us, but it’s not always visible. Artist Ivan Pokidyshev brings human warmth and emotion to the surface through his ethereal paintings. His artworks are inspired by thermography and Transmitted Infrared Photography (IRT), a technique that uses infrared light to reveal hidden structures and patterns beneath old paintings. Pokidyshev’s practice merges science and art, exploring the invisible forces of light and heat that connect us.

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Sculpture
November 9, 2025

Thought-Provoking Sculptures Offer Powerful Reminder of Humankind’s Potential

Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, known for his monumental sculpture, is receiving his first career retrospective in the United States thanks to an exhibition at Michigan’s Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism sprawls through the botanical garden's indoor exhibition spaces and outdoor garden, putting on full display the range of the artist's work.

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Nature
November 7, 2025

First Native Plants Arrive at Upcoming World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing in Los Angeles

Embed from Getty Images What makes Southern California such an alluring place to live in is the way the city blends with nature. Residences and streets pop out among the mountains, valleys, canyons, and creeks, offering a continuous respite from urban life. Sadly, this has often meant a disruption for the local animals, who see their habitats torn apart by highways and are often at risk of being run over when trying to get around.

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My Modern Met

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