35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub With Preserved Whiskers Found in Siberian Permafrost

The cub was found in the Badyarikha River in Yakutia, in Northeastern Russia, in 2020. However, due to its passing at a very young age, the cub had not developed them yet. The mummy of a perfectly preserved 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub was pulled from the Arctic permafrost in Siberia. Photo: Lopatin et al./Scientific Reports viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 4.0) Photo: Lopatin et al./Scientific Reports viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY 4.0)

November 18, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Candice Lamb

Dolly Parton Invests $4.5 Million to Kickstart Nashville’s Early Literacy Initiative

One cause especially close to her heart is early childhood literacy. The generous donation will be used to launch theNashville Public Librarys new early literacy initiative,Begin Bright. Additionally, each location will receive a collection of resources from the Nashville Public Library. Parents and teachers will also have access to on-demand digital training, lesson plans, and development resources. Parton said in astatement. And one of the best parts is that Nashville can once again light the way for the nation....

November 18, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Taylor Wilson

Metropolitan Museum of Art Makes Over 492,000 Images Available Online for Free

Each image includes a descriptive text distilling the relevance and history of the object. As big as the Met is, theres only so much gallery space available to see in-person. The Mets online database features more than 492,000 high-resolution images from their renowned collection. Photo: Kai Pilger viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) 1806 (Edo Period). Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914. Courtesy of the Met. Group of Women on the Engawa of a Country House, in the time of the Cherry Blossoming, Utamaro II, ca....

November 18, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Christina Torres

Stunning Limited-Edition Blueprint Poster Celebrates the Golden Heritage of Rock and Roll

The UK-based design studioDorothyhas cleverly reimagined the blueprint into intricate posters that map everything fromjazz legendstohip-hop history. Measuring 60 x 80 centimeters (approx. TheRock and Roll Love Blueprintderives inspiration from the circuit board of a guitar amplifier. TheRock and Roll Love Blueprintis a stunning homage to one of the worlds most beloved musical genres. To purchase the new limited-edition version of this poster, visitDorothys website. Related Articles:

November 18, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Austin Herrera

Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ Inspires One Man To Build a Sprawling Retreat Filled With Lavender Spirals

Now, this work is coming to fruition with theStarry Night Retreat, set to open in May 2025. Over the course of 20 years, Zukic planted thousands of trees and created 13 lakes using natural streams. Working with a small team, Zukic’s planting doesn’t follow a specific design scheme. Photo: Almin Tabak Rather, it unfolds spontaneously, with care taken to leave the existing landscape undisturbed. Throughout the space, there is not a single straight line....

November 18, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Billy Harris

British Library Exhibit Reveals Lives of Medieval Women

However, many things were much the same as today. Peopleloved their pets, woresentimental jewelry, and roamed manycity streetsthat still exist. The exhibit runs until March 2, 2025, in London. Christine de Pizan, “The Book of the City of Ladies” (Photo: © British Library) However, women’s stories are present in the historical record; they just take creative historians to uncover. Through these artifacts, visitors will be able to explore centuries of labor, love, and life....

November 17, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Carol Lopez

Mysterious Hoard of 3,000 Roman Coins Discovered in Germany, Miles from the Empire’s Borders

Roman-era coins found in Germany. The artifacts were, unfortunately, poorly preserved, making the identification process challenging and time-consuming. The hoards location is remarkable, given its distance from both the Roman and Gallic Empires. Roman-era coins found in Germany. (Photo: courtesy of GDKE RLP, Landesarchäologie Koblenz) The ceramic pot in which the coins and silver fragments were discovered. A decorative silver fragment found in Germany, along with the hoard of Roman-era coins....

November 17, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Richard Fleming

Ava Roth Collaborates with Honeybees to Transform Beeswax into Art

Toronto-based artistAva Rothis unlike other collaborative artists: instead of working with people, sheworks with bees. During the collaboration, Roth’s portion of work comes in the form of collages suspended in embroidery hoops. After she arranges these elements to her liking, the bees come in to add their geometric touch. Roth then attaches the hoop to custom-made beekeeping frames and places it in a beehive. Her direct collaboration with bees is just one aspect of her work....

November 16, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Joshua Graham

Loon Sculpture Brings an Uplifting Message About Nature and Purpose to the Twin Cities

Scott had a few considerations in mind when settling on the final design. First of all, it had to look good and engage with people, Scott says. So a magnificent bird, abstracted just enough to give a Deco-inspired grandeur to the location, seemed right. Photo: Visit Saint Paul, Hunter Meyer It had to be structurally stable and cost-effective. It had to fit the location physically and aesthetically. It had to require minimum maintenance....

November 16, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Amy Morris

Freediver Recovers 83-Year-Old Man’s Graduation Ring Lost in Ocean 47 Years Ago

Photo: Alex Davis The ocean floor holds many secretsand many precious objects lost by people over the years. Now 83 years old, Perigo had long given up on getting this sentimental relic back. That was until he got an email from his alma mater’s alumni office. Photo: Alex Davis One day I took my younger son and waded into the ocean, Perigoexplainedto McMaster University in an email. He was knocked over by a wave, so I reached to grab hold of him....

November 15, 2024 · 1 min · 202 words · Craig Fisher

Neurologist Shares What Age You Should Stop Drinking Alcohol for the Sake of Your Nervous System

Photo: zanuckcalilus/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. Photo: zanuckcalilus/DepositphotosThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. In fact, neurologist Dr. Richard Restak calls for ditching alcohol altogether when we reach a certain age. Alcohol is a very, very weak neurotoxinits not good for nerve cells, he writes....

November 15, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Kelli Berg

Stunning High-Rise Has Façade That Mimic the Surrounding Canyons of Colorado

Along the way, people will be immersed in various ecosystems curated in harmony with the local environment. Related Articles: Photo: Parrish Ruiz de Velasco Photo: Iwan Baan Photo: Iwan Baan Photo: Iwan Baan Photo: Parrish Ruiz de Velasco Photo: Iwan Baan Photo: Iwan Baan Photo: Parrish Ruiz de Velasco Photo: Vic Ryan Photo: Parrish Ruiz de Velasco Photo: Iwan Baan Photo: Parrish Ruiz de Velasco Photo: Iwan Baan

November 15, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Rachael Gross

Surreal Black & White Photos Explore the Beauty and Mystery of Horses

His newest series of images,Icons, explores horses in ethereal and ancient options through a black-and-white lens. The monochromatic images have a timeless quality that only enhances the narrative. In doing so, he builds on the allure of the animals that inspire him creatively. Subjects that transcend time, place, and boundaries are just the kind I seek in my photography. No other animals inspire the same sense of devotion and appreciation....

November 15, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Jason Smith