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Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS CuriosityNASAs robotic rover on Marshas discoveredpure, yellow sulfur crystalson the surface of the Red Planet. This new discovery is another piece of the puzzle. The one-ton vehicle had accidentally cracked the rock earlier while driving over it. Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS The researchers were astonished to discover translucent, yellow crystals inside. Sulfur is nothing new on the planet. However, this discovery marks the first time the element has been found in its pure form....

In 2022, Cerny createdLilith, a nearly 80-foot-tall, 35-ton figure of a woman made of metal. The statue isnt stationary eitherLilithperiodically turns her head 180 degrees. An art curator,Marie Foltynova, claims that Cernys understanding ofLilithas a symbol of feminism is wrong. Photo: Flukes69 viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) Cernys portrayal could additionally be seen as potentially controversial in his choice to emphasize her nudity and stature. Czech sculptor David Cerny createdLilith, an massive metal sculpture in Prague....

Brittany Brown, the director of digital and technological communication, originally pitched the idea to Elliott’s team. In NASA’sannouncement, she explains that the collaboration was inspired by Missy Elliott’s frequent use of space imagery. Elliott’s music videos often feature futuristic themes with a cyberpunk-like aesthetic. Photo: Atlantic Records viaWikimedia Commons(CC BY-SA 4.0) She often wears metallic fabrics and bold colors while performing, reflecting a combination of retro and new-world styles. This advanced technology made it possible to send Missy Elliott’s song to Venus precisely and quickly....

Hackett began working at Minnesota’s KARE 11sSunriseshow in January 2023. And while some people knew about his sexuality, most outside his closest circle didn’t. I kept it to myself. Coming out to people is never easy for me, Hackett addressed the audience. Im so nervous right now. Im not going to lie. This is no doubt the most people Ive ever come out to at once. But what me … and everyone here on Sunrise strive for, is authenticity....

Whale lands on boatbyu/Cully33innextfuckinglevel Seeing a whale up close during a fishing trip can be an exciting experience. But recently it rapidly turned into a tricky situation for two people at sea. They were thrown into the ocean after a humpback whale capsized their boat off the coast of New Hampshire. Luckily, they were quickly rescued by other boaters and had no serious injuries. The nerve-wracking moment in which the whale breaches and lands on the boat was caught onvideo....

With just nine months left untilOsaka Expo 2025, construction is in full swing. At the core of the six-month event are the incredible National Pavilions that will fill the space. Often designed by acclaimed architects, these pavilions frequently feature unique facades and architectural details. Reuse and sustainability are common themes in the event’s designs. Here is a preview of 15 National Pavilions designed for Osaka Expo 2025. Qatar Kengo Kuma & Associateswas also inspired by thedhowwhen they designed Qatar’s pavilion....

But there are hundreds of others that were inspired by actual locations you might pinpoint in real life. For example, the charming cafe fromCafe Terrace at Night(1888) was a real place until recently. Today, 3 million people visit Mont-Saint-Michel each year. One of the best examples of this isHigh Street, Oxford(1810) by J.M.W. Explore more paintings with their real-life locations below. The Cultural Tutor compiled some famous paintings and their real-life locations....

If you have a dog or cat in your life, you likely take lots of pictures. Knowing nothing about studio lighting and how it works, I found Belinda so easy to understand. She explained everything in a way I wasn’t having to pause and google what she was talking about.

Their images were singled out from the nearly 2,000 photographs from 12 countries entered into the competition. Standout winners include photographerBelinda Richards, who teaches My Modern Met Academy’spet photography course. Her striking and creative image of parrots won the Pet and Animals division. Andy Cheung, Digital Photographer of the Year and Winner, Single Capture, Life Events Melbourne-based fine art portrait and fashion photographerForough Yavariwas honored with awards in both the digital and print divisions....

Perseid Meteor Shower as seen in 2017 from Egypt. As Earth enters the path of debris fields in space, the debris hits our atmosphere. At peak, observers will likely see between 50 and 100 meteors in an hour. Perseid Meteor Shower as seen in 2017 from Egypt. (Photo: Ahmed abd elkader mohamed viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) (See a list of the top seven dark sky parks to view the event from onOutside....

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just 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. The new school year is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thingback-to-school shopping. Who said school supplies have to be boring?...

Join us again in congratulating the 47th#KennedyCenterHonorees! David M. Rubenstein, a chairman of the organization, explained in astatementwhy each artist this year was selected. The Grateful Dead has always been about community, creativity, and exploration in music and presentation. This honor, then, is as much theirs as ours. Coppola, who currently holds five Academy Awards, is known for his works such asThe Godfatherseries andApocalypse Now. Until this point, the Kennedy Center has never awarded an organization for their contributions to the performing arts....

Rendering of the E9X plane flying over clouds. But for flyers, the benefits of electric air travel are more than just environmental. Due to the battery, the E9X should provide passengers with a more quiet flight experience than fuel jets. Rendering of the E9X plane flying over clouds. (Photo:Elysian) you might read the full research paper onTU Delft Research Repository. Rendering of the E9X plane. Rendering of the E9X plane. (Photo:Elysian)...