Inspiring
September 28, 2025

Free School Under a Bridge in India Provides No-Cost Education to Children in Need

Rajesh Kumar Sharma is not an ordinary teacher, nor does he work at a regular school. While employed at a construction site to make ends meet, he spotted his fellow laborers’ kids playing in a nearby field when they should have been learning. Concerned, he offered them candy and clothes, but he soon came up with a more enduring way to help them.

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Entertainment
September 26, 2025

Bill Nye the Science Guy Honored With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Many people credit Bill Nye with sparking their interest in science and math. With his show, Bill Nye the Science Guy, he reached kids born in the 80s and 90s, likely inspiring thousands of today’s top scientists. In honor of his legacy as a TV presenter and science communicator, Nye has just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Art
September 26, 2025

Sprawling Seattle Art Museum Is the Crown Jewel of Emerald City Cultural Institutions

Seattle is known as the Emerald City for its year-round greenery. But within the lush locale are incredible cultural institutions that make up the crown jewels of the bustling metropolis. To experience them, look no further than the Seattle Art Museum (SAM). As one museum with three locations, the sprawling establishment has its roots in downtown with SAM, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood with the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM)

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Wildlife Photography
September 25, 2025

Photographer Captures Beautiful Moment Between an Elephant and a Bird in an Indian Jungle [Interview]

As a professional wildlife photographer, Shaaz Jung is uniquely positioned to witness extraordinary relationships formed in nature. Jung is known for his images of big cats like leopards and rare panthers, which require him to spend an inordinate amount of time in India’s forests. While there, he also bears witness to a host of incredible interactions, including one between an elephant and a bird. In the stunning photo, an elephant appears from behind a tree.

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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.