News
June 16, 2025

National Parks Ask Public for Feedback on Information That Paints American History in a Negative Light

Visitors to national parks across the United States are now encountering new signage. Installed following an instruction by the Department of the Interior, the signs ask guests for their feedback on information or displays that depict American history and landscapes in a negative way. Additionally, all parks across the country must complete an audit of public-facing content, such as exhibits, plaques, and visitor films, to vet any disparaging notions by July 18.

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Science
June 15, 2025

Incredible NASA Imaging Shows the Most Traveled “Underwater Highways” on Earth

Photos taken from space help us better understand things that happen on land. They visualize land masses such as mountain ranges, show where different ecosystems meet, and even how the population of cities expand over time. But have you ever considered that space imaging may also help us understand the Earth’s oceans, too? Oceans cover about 71% of Earth, while land makes up the remaining 29%.

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Science
June 14, 2025

Underwater “Lost City” May Hold the Key To Understanding How Life on Earth Began

Deep in the ocean, near an underwater mountain in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, lie a series of carbonate “towers” that rise from the inky depths to create a jagged landscape. With only the light of remote-operated vehicles sent to examine the site, these structures appear eerie and ghostly. The various towers clustered together give them an urban feel, leading scientists to call this natural wonder the Lost City.

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Movies
June 13, 2025

Wes Anderson Explains How He Brought Each of His Films to Life in Short Documentary

Wes Anderson films are instantly recognizable for their distinctive visual style of soft and dreamy color palettes, whimsical compositions, and playful camera work. The world-renowned director has made 12 films over 29 years, from his very first film, Bottle Rocket, to his hits like The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums. And now, the legend himself reveals how each of them came to life in a fascinating short documentary by Vanity Fair.

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