Inspiring
August 4, 2025

96-Year-Old Who Learned To Read Late in Life Earned a Near-Perfect Score in Her First-Ever Exam

According to Trading Economics, the literacy rate among women over 65 years old was only 30.29% in 2018. While the tide is turning for the better, this low number was due to many of these women marrying and starting a family at a young age, in addition to dealing with long-standing gender inequality, limited access to education in rural areas, and systemic poverty.

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Music
August 2, 2025

Listen to the Eerie Sounds ‘Theremin,’ the Only Musical Instrument You Don’t Have To Touch To Play

Music researchers estimate that there are more than 1,500 musical instruments in the world. And out of all of these, there's seemingly only one that can be played without physically touching it—the eerily-sounding, hypnotic-looking theremin. While it has been around for about a century, many believe it still has plenty of untapped potential. The music created by the theremin is as unique as its history, and its possibilities have inspired musicians across genres and generations.

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Sculpture
August 1, 2025

Mesmerizing Kinetic Sculpture Made of Delicately Stacked Steel Rings

Spanish artist SpY has created yet another mesmerizing kinetic sculpture with Cycles. In this piece, nine rings slowly rotate on their axis, creating a fascinating symphony of movement. As these rings spin at different speeds, they perform choreography that naturally draws the viewer in. Installed in Madrid, the sculpture proves the power of minimalist design. SpY has delicately stacked the rings, with their differing diameters adding enough variety to please the eye.

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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.