Music
June 12, 2025

RIP Brian Wilson: The Beach Boys Cofounder and Singer-Songwriter Dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the cofounder, singer-songwriter, and creative genius behind the legendary pop and rock band The Beach Boys, has died at 82 years old. His family announced his death on June 11 with a statement shared on Instagram. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” they write. “We are at a loss for words right now.

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Macro Photography
June 11, 2025

Blades of Grass Under a Microscope Look Like a Bunch of Smiling Faces

Grass is one of the most common plants out there, and it’s a key component in many habitats. We’re all familiar with what it looks like to the naked eye; but, an image showing a cross section of grass under the microscope reveals something totally unexpected—a series of smiling faces. This particular photo was posted online and quickly went viral.

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Art
June 11, 2025

Artist Masterfully Merges Classical Art and Scenes of Urban Life in Digital Collages

At first glance, contemporary urban life may seem incongruous with classical art. How can scenes pulled from Greek mythology possibly interact with those of a morning commute on the subway? For Ukrainian artist Alexey Kondakov, it turns out that these time periods are actually quite compatible. The bridge between them, he’s found, is digital collage.

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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.