Academy
April 14, 2026

This Class Teaches You How To Paint Realistic Flowers in Watercolor (Even if You Think You Can’t)

With springtime flowers in full bloom, it’s hard not to be inspired by the blossoming daisies, tulips, and so much more. If you’ve ever looked at a flower and wished you could paint it, you’re not alone. Painting blooms is a great way to celebrate nature’s beauty. But where do you start? If putting pigment on paper seems like an impossible feat, it’s not.

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Astronomy
April 13, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II Crew Name Newly Discovered Moon Crater After Astronaut’s Late Wife, Carroll

“To the moon and back” is a popular way of saying “I love you,” but for the crew of NASA’s Artemis II, it was quite literally true. The four astronauts recently orbited the moon, and along the way, they honored one of their own by naming a newly discovered crater after Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife, Carroll.

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Art
April 13, 2026

Artist Preserves Memories by Weaving Old Family Photos Onto Vintage Potholder Looms [Interview]

In Pam Connolly’s mind, childhood isn’t simply a state of being. It’s also a landscape full of creative possibilities, teeming with memories that demand interpretation. For more than 30 years, Connolly has done exactly that, returning to her childhood over and over again to mine her experiences for artistic meaning. What she finds herself revisiting most often, though, is the furniture store her parents owned.

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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.