Inspiring

April 15, 2026

Landmine-Sniffing Rat Who Saved Countless Lives in Cambodia Is Honored With a Statue

Dogs are not the only animals with jobs meant to keep us safe. In Cambodia and other countries affected by landmines, rats are trained to sniff out these explosives, allowing the authorities to remove them without harm. Magawa, an African giant pouched rat, was one such heroic rodent, as he detected 100 landmines over the course of his life. Now, Cambodia has honored him with the world’s first statue dedicated to a landmine-detecting rat.

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April 6, 2026

Revived Pay Phones Bring Zoomers and Boomers Together Against Loneliness

Loneliness is something everyone experiences from time to time, but it tends to affect young adults and older people the most. Research shows that a lack of social connection has been found to be more harmful than not exercising, heavy drinking, or smoking 15 cigarettes a day. To tackle loneliness among the two most affected generations, Matter Neuroscience installed pay phones in two states, giving “Zoomers” and “Boomers” a chance to connect.

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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.