Illustration
October 31, 2020

Spectacular Series Imagines Life in a House Submerged Deep in the Ocean

Artist Devin Elle Kurtz creates stunning digital art with a dreamy, otherwordly quality. When she is not working as the lead background painter for the Netflix animated show Disenchantment, she develops her own personal projects, like the series of underwater paintings called Mermay | Underwater House. These fantastical illustrations depict children roaming about a house submerged in the ocean.

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Dogs
October 29, 2020

These Adorable Corgi Siblings Look Like Fluffy Balls of Happiness

Sometimes, a little dose of cuteness is all you need. And lucky for you, we’ve found two pups who are sure to put a smile on your face. Meet 2-year-old Cooper and 7-month-old Baby, the adorable Pembroke Welsh Corgis who are stealing the hearts of many on the Internet. They live in Myanmar, Burma with their devoted owner, May Theint Nwe.

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Environment
October 27, 2020

Japan Announces Pledge to Be Carbon Neutral by 2050

The world’s third-largest economy has just joined the list of countries committed to a carbon-neutral future. Japan’s Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, recently appointed in September 2020, announced an ambitious carbon-neutral goal for the entire country by the year 2050. Though similar goals have been announced across the world—including climate targets set by the European Union—Japan’s pledge has been met with some skepticism based on the country’s reliance on non-renewable energy.

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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.