My Modern Met

July 24, 2025

Man Spends 21 Years Hand-Carving Miniature Model of NYC With Nearly 1 Million Buildings

With its distinct architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and global perspective, it should come as no surprise that New York City has served as a consistent source of inspiration for artists. The city has been sensitively photographed, tiled over with mosaics, flooded with flowers, and, now, meticulously reproduced on a miniature scale.

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Art

July 24, 2025

Typewriter Artist Creates Meticulously Detailed Cityscapes and Portraits [Interview]

When the first commercial typewriters hit the market in 1874, they quickly became an essential tool for writing and communication.

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Health

July 23, 2025

New Study Reveals the “Sweet Spot” of Steps You Need To Take Every Day To Stay Healthy

Over the last few years, walking 10,000 steps a day has become a popular goal among those aiming for a...

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Inspiring

July 23, 2025

18-Year-Old With Autism Spends Free Time Picking up Trash To Keep His City Clean

A young man in Northeastern England has acquired a unique pastime—one that has earned him praise from his community. Elliot Gordon, an 18-year-old who happens to be on the autism spectrum, spends his free time picking up trash around Stockton and neighboring areas. On top of becoming a bit of a local celebrity, people have now rallied around the young man to thank him for his work.

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Wildlife Photography

July 23, 2025

Photographer’s Epic Encounter With a Grizzly Bear Known as “The Boss”

Canada’s Banff National Park is home to a lot of animals, but there’s one that truly rules the roost.

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Sculpture

July 23, 2025

Striking Mirrored Sculptures Reflect Various Forms of Human Connection

Working with mirror-polished stainless steel, artist Michael Benisty creates striking sculptures that speak to human connection.

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Astronomy

July 23, 2025

Largest Martian Meteorite Ever Found on Earth Sells for $4.3M at Auction

Mars may be about 140 million miles away from Earth, but a piece of the Red Planet was discovered a little closer to home. In November 2023, a 54-pound and nearly 15-inch-long meteorite known as NWA 16788 was unearthed in the Sahara Desert in Nigeria’s Agadez region, joining the list of about 400 other Martian rocks found on Earth.

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Science

July 23, 2025

Scientists Have Developed a Gel That Boosts Coral Reef Settlement by 20 Times

According to scientists at UC San Diego, coral larvae can be picky about where they attach and settle down.

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Music

July 22, 2025

Beloved ‘Project Pabst’ Festival Celebrates Great Music, Beer, and Pacific Northwest Culture

A beloved music festival is coming back to Portland, Oregon.

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Environment

July 22, 2025

Portugal Creates 38,000-Square-Mile Sanctuary Around Underwater Mountains Home to 850 Species

Protecting our oceans is now more important than ever. And while there are actions that organizations and the general public can do to help, some of the most direct and powerful efforts are the ones that come from governments. That’s why Portugal’s recent creation of a 38,000-square-mile sanctuary is so important and impactful. The new marine protected area (MPA) covers Gorringe Ridge, home to 850 marine species.

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