Science
June 6, 2025

19-Year-Old Wins $100K for Creating Cheaper Way To Make Antiviral Drugs From Corn Husks

Sometimes, the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries come from the youngest minds. In 2024, 15-year-old Heman Bekele was named TIME’s Kid of the Year for his breakthrough cancer-curing soap. Now, another young innovator is making waves in the world of healthcare. Nineteen-year-old Adam Kovalčík, from Dulovce, Slovakia, has earned recognition for developing a faster, more affordable method of producing galidesivir, an experimental antiviral drug that targets RNA viruses like COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika.

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Store
June 6, 2025

Father’s Day Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All Creative Gifts for Dad

Gift-giving is often a challenge, and trying to find a present for your pops can be the most daunting of it all. What do you get for the man who has everything and needs nothing? This might have you struggling to decide on a gift. We’ve been there! If you’re looking for gift for dad, My Modern Met Store is here to make your shopping a little easier.

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Health
June 5, 2025

Study Reveals That Exercise Can Be “Better Than a Drug” in Cancer Recovery

It’s a well-established fact that one of the best things you can do for your body is to exercise. Those who perform two to four times above the recommended amount of moderate physical activity, for instance, show a 26% to 31% lower all-cause mortality, and a 28% to 38% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. Exercise has also been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety, both of which frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment.

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Music
June 5, 2025

‘Electric Forest’ Brings Art, Music, and Magic to Michigan’s Enchanted Forest

Michigan's Electric Forest is back for four days of art and music against the enchanting background of the Sherwood Forest.  Defined by total immersion through its pillars of music, art, community, and exploration, the festival runs from June 19 to June 22. With headliners like JUSTICE, Louis the Child, Kharuangbin, and The String Cheese Incident, this year's festival promises to be another epic event.

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