97-Year-Old Sir David Attenborough Will Return to TV for BBC’s ‘Planet Earth III’

In the final episode, the conservationist seemed to make afinal pleafor the future of our planet. Attenborough began his career in broadcasting in 1954, and became a household name in the years that followed. His knowledge and passion for the environment led him to become the most popular figure in nature documentary. Photo:John Cairnsvia Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Planet Earth IIIwas commissioned in 2019, but suffered some delays due to the coronavirus pandemic....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Karen Friedman

Cher Says She’ll Have Long Hair and Wear Jeans Even When She’s 80

Photo: Wirestock/Depositphotos At 77, Cher is looking as amazing as she always has. A style icon throughout her decades-long career, the singer has never been one to play by the rules. Instead, she has challenged societal expectations about what a woman should do or look like. Photo: Wirestock/Depositphotos Anyone at any age can easily follow them. The Believe singer recently talked toGood Morning Britainabout her age. I just cant believe I will be 80 at some point, sooner than I wish, Cher says....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Sarah Barrett

How Bob Barker Used His Influence To Save Animals

He used his position to not only bring joy to millions but to educate the public about animal overpopulation. But one of the groups Barker was most actively involved with was thePerforming Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). Founded in 1984, the organization rescues and provides sanctuary for exotic and performing animals. Photo: PopularImages/Depositphotos I am fortunate to have fought for animal rights alongside Bob for more than 35 years. PAWS has an enormous elephant sanctuary and was willing to take her in....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · Bryan Welch

NASA Mission With SpaceX’s Crew-6 Returns to Earth After 186 Days in Space

This completed a six-month-long stay at the ISS. After landing in the ocean, a team of speedboats helped recover Crew-6 from the Dragon Endeavour. They are currently receiving full medical checkups after enduring such a prolonged period in space. Splashdown of Dragon confirmedwelcome back to Earth, Steve, @Astro_Woody, Andrey, and @Astro_Alneyadi! It was a nominal return, Benji Reed, SpaceX’s director of human spaceflight programs,says. Dragon is healthy, the parachutes performed as expected, and our recovery teams did great....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Jamie Brown

Salvaged ‘Survivors’ Staircase’ Is a Symbol of Salvation for Those Who Fled 9/11 Attacks

The granite and concrete staircase didnt originate in the museum, though. As people later recounted their survival stories, the staircase was a common thread connecting so many harrowing tales. The stairs withstood the eventual collapse of the Twin Towers. Photo:ElmoTickleTorture The final home is alongside the escalators at the bottom level of the 9/11 Memorial. How Photography Changed the Way We Receive News. Photo:Mark Kent,CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Tracy Cole

Sir Anthony Hopkins Stuns Hotel Staff With an Impromptu Piano Performance in the Lobby

But in addition to his epic performanceswhich have earned him two Oscars Hopkins is a brilliant musician and composer. In the clip,The Silence of the Lambsactor plays one of his own compositions. He also plays with the sound by making use of the pedals. In the end, Hopkins says, Nice piano, as the crowd of onlookers claps for him. As a longtime music lover, this is far from his first piano performance....

September 8, 2023 · 2 min · 232 words · Donald Castro

2,000-Year-Old Ruins of Stone Roman Building Found in Switzerland

Excavators working on a Roman wall. When in Switzerland, too, it turns out. The building wasdiscoveredin a gravel pit with some of the ancient bricks exposed. Excavators working on a Roman wall. (Photo:ADA Zug, David Jecker) Underneath the surface, the stone walls emerged. In clear geometric lines, the building’s floor plan is a massive 5,000 square feet. The view is undeniably gorgeous, with the Alps as a backdrop. The layout of the building is easily seen....

September 7, 2023 · 2 min · 221 words · Mr. James Russell

Incredible Footage Captures the Moment a Comet Collides With Jupiter

On August 29, the amateur astronomy account calledMASA Planetary Logshared astunning videoof the gas giant. It captures the moment a large space object collides with Jupiter’s surface. The account was recording Jupiter’s surface automatically with continuous images every so often. Jupiter imaged in visible light by the Hubble Space Telescope, January 11, 2017 (Photo: National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 4.0) That night, when I checked the video of the corresponding time, I saw a flash, theysaid....

September 7, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Christopher Perkins

Peregrine Falcon Fiercely Defending Her Nest Wins Bird Photography Competition

Grab the Bull by the Horns by Jack Zhi, United States. The high-speed chase made it challenging to capture a close-up shot with a long lens. The falcons precision was amazing as it struck at the pelicans head. “Grab the Bull by the Horns” by Jack Zhi, United States. Bird Photographer of the Year 2023 and Gold Award Category: Bird Behavior.Species: Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus and Brown Pelican Pelecanus occidentalis.Location: Southern California, United States....

September 7, 2023 · 10 min · 2047 words · Kevin Burke

Remarkable Winners of the 2023 Creative Photo Awards

Aesthetics from Africa by Frank Zhang. Photo of the Year.The world of beauty has witnessed the celebration of diverse aesthetics. For a long time, the fashion industry’s perception of beauty was seen through a Eurocentric lens. “Aesthetics from Africa” by Frank Zhang. Photo of the Year.“The world of beauty has witnessed the celebration of diverse aesthetics. For a long time, the fashion industry’s perception of beauty was seen through a Eurocentric lens....

September 7, 2023 · 8 min · 1551 words · Carmen Jones

Upcoming “Ring of Fire” Annular Solar Eclipse Will Be Broadcast by NASA

Photo: I_g0rZh/Depositphotos Solar eclipses are epic, sometimes once-in-a-lifetime astronomical events. As such, wouldn’t it be cool if they got exciting trailers like summer blockbusters do? The annular solar eclipse will take place on October 14, 2023. Photo: I_g0rZh/Depositphotos Unlike total solar eclipses, the Moon doesn’t fully cover the Sun in annular ones. Its tinier scale compared to the Sun creates a ring of fire effect. The eclipse will be visible in a good portion of the Americas....

September 7, 2023 · 1 min · 125 words · Jordan Vasquez

Which American City Is Your Vibe? [Quiz]

This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. There are a lot of incredible American cities, and each one has its own unique personality. This quiz was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Content was then revised and fact-checked by My Modern Met. Related Articles: Discover Your Political Alter Ego: Which Former U.S. President Are You? [Quiz] How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals?...

September 7, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Lisa Davis

Adorable Time-Lapse Shows How Much a Kitten Grows up in Its First Months of Life

Photo: serkucher/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual kitten.) Aided by his camera, self-described catographerNils Jacobihas made a career out of capturing the playful side of cats. The video stars a black and white cat aptly named Tuxedo. Photo: serkucher/Depositphotos(Not a photo of the actual kitten.) By the first month, the fluffy cat is finally camera-ready and poses on its own. In particular, Tuxedo’s eyes go from black to blue to a warm shade of grey....

September 6, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Adrian Hubbard