NASA Discovers New “Scorching” Seven-Planet System Orbiting Distant Star

However, its observations continue to teach us new things about the universe. NASAreportsthat astronomers have found a system of seven planets thanks to the data gathered by the Kepler telescope. Kepler-385 is part of a new catalog of 4,400 planet candidates and 700 multi-planet systems discovered by the telescope. Photo: NASA/Daniel Rutter All images via NASA. Photo: NASA/Daniel Rutter

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Ronald Smith

Playful Scenes of Squirrels Interacting With Toy Dinosaurs

Watching films likeJurassic Parkcan make you wonder what it would be like to live in a world with dinosaurs. Squirrels have been a muse for Colemont since 2016. As a self-taught photographer, he used these adorable creatures to practice his craft. I want to keep capturing the entertaining antics and personalities of squirrels to spread laughter and lightness. Colemont decided to incorporate dinosaurs into his photography after thinking back to his childhood fascination with them....

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Ashley Gomez

10 Years Ago “Batkid” Fought Cancer and Saved the City, Now He’s 15 and Healthy

Photo:Make-A-WishThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. hey readour disclosurefor more info. Ten years ago, San Francisco was transformed into Gotham City and in need of a hero. Fortunately, he was able to endure treatment to give himself the best possible chance. It’s very unusual. Photo:Make-A-Wish We’ve had an incredible amount of interest in helping with this wish....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Patty Ferguson

Artist Captures Warm Family Moments in Beautiful Watercolor Illustrations

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. c’mon readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. There are many ways that families show their love. ArtistSooshcaptures these tender fleeting moments in her beautiful watercolor illustrations. Her scenes are always domestic and full of love....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 192 words · Sarah Sweeney

Largest-Ever Roman Mosaic Discovered in Anatolia Turns Out to Be Even Bigger Than Expected

Photo:Sercan Kucuksahin/Anadolu Ajans Anyone who has studied ancient Roman architecture knows they never missed an artistic moment. From elaborate columns to painted plaster to marble statues, Roman villas in particular were true showstoppers. Even the floors were beautifully decorated with rich, intricate mosaics. Photo:Sercan Küçükşahin/Anadolu Ajansı The mosaics are incredibly well-preserved. They include geographic designs and inscriptions in Greek and Latin. Excavations have been ongoing, with pauses for legal reasons, since 2010....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Joel Brown

Mystery Man on ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Album Cover Is Finally Identified After 52 Years

However, not much was known about the evocative piece that illustrates the cover, until now. By sheer luck, Edwards spotted the famed picture in a Victorian photo album. A long-time fan of the band, the historian recognized the image immediately. Photo: bertys30/Depositphotos When the image was taken in 1892, he was a widower who lived in a small cottage. The photo album containing the image is noted: Reminiscences of a visit to Shaftesbury....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · Taylor Wolfe

Sebastião Salgado’s Illustrious Photography Career Honored With Achievement Award

Brazilian photojournalistSebastiao Salgadois being honored by the2024 Sony World Photography Awards. It’s a fitting show of respect for Salgado, whose career spans more than 50 years. He began his career as a full-time photographer in 1973 and has never looked back. “Kuwait, 1991” (Photo: © Sebastião Salgado)“The fight against burning oil wells, Kuwait oil fields, 1991.” I am honored to receive this award and to know that my work is reaching audiences, shares Salgado....

November 16, 2023 · 2 min · 239 words · Jacob Terry

Take This Quick IQ Quiz to Test Your General Knowledge [Quiz]

This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Today, there are a wide variety of aptitude tests to help us understand how our mind works. This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. We thought it would be fun to put together our own IQ-style quiz to test out your general knowledge....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Carolyn Harris

Andean Bear Resting in a Tree Wins Nature Photographer of the Year Award

He Looks to the Heavens by Jacquie Matechuk (Canada). Overall Winner and Winner, Mammals. Canadian nature photographerJacquie Matechukhas been named the overall winner of the 2023Nature Photographer of the Yearcompetition. “He Looks to the Heavens” by Jacquie Matechuk (Canada). Overall Winner and Winner, Mammals. Her photograph beat out over 21,400 entries from photographers in 96 different countries. Finally, the pose of this spectacled bear fits perfectly into the texture of the photograph....

November 15, 2023 · 3 min · 623 words · Michael Jennings

Cristina Mittermeier on the Environmental Trials and Tribulations of Antarctica [Interview]

Set against the backdrop of a dusted pink sky, the icebergs almost glowed with an eerie luminescence. In the pastel shimmer of dusk, the world seemed perfectly still. Conservation photographerCristina Mittermeierhas dedicated her career to theprotection of the natural world. Set against the backdrop of a dusted pink sky, the icebergs almost glowed with an eerie luminescence. Glacial structures like these form and break away from Antarctica’s sprawling ice shelf, drifting out from their fortresses into the water like sentinels scouting the open ocean....

November 15, 2023 · 3 min · 481 words · Kevin Bowman

Family Discovers Their Living Room Painting Is a Lost Masterpiece Worth Millions

Charles I (1600-49, by Van Dyck, c. 1635-6. For some people, the decor they spend their lives around is merely sentimental or aesthetically pleasing. However, it can turn out to be extraordinary and of great interest to the world. “Charles I (1600-49,” by Van Dyck, c. 1635-6. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain) No picture has been released of the work, which is religious in nature. The painting only measures 130 by 92 centimeters (51....

November 15, 2023 · 1 min · 142 words · Jessica Chavez

Hachikō the Dog Who Waited 10 Years for His Owner To Return Would Be 100 Years Old Today

Two years after adopting Hachiko, Ueno passed away unexpectedly from a cerebral hemorrhage at work. However, Hachiko remained unaware of the fate of his owner. Things got a little better for Hachiko after a Tokyo newspaper wrote a piece about him in 1932. Hachikō with Dr. Hidesaburo Ueno statue at University of Tokyo, Todai campus, Japan (Photo: cowardlion/Depositphotos) On what would have been his 100th birthday, Hachiko was honored with a week of celebrations....

November 15, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Rachel Garcia

Mattel Debuts ‘Wilma Mankiller’ Barbie Doll Honoring the Iconic First Female Cherokee Chief

Photo:MattelThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like readour disclosurefor more info. Photo:MattelThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. She embodies the dreams of young girls and has for decades been a vehicle for imagining a bright future. Mankillerwho has also recently been immortalized on aU....

November 15, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Barbara Mccormick