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Jim Henson Made Adults Forget His Muppets Weren't Real
Community HeroesFeb 20

Jim Henson Made Adults Forget His Muppets Weren't Real

Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson had such magical talent that even film crews and interviewers would speak directly to his Muppets instead of him. Over three decades after his death, newly resurfaced interview footage shows why his characters still feel truly alive.

Upworthy2 min read
The Muppet Show Returns After 50 Years on ABC
InnovationFeb 4

The Muppet Show Returns After 50 Years on ABC

ABC's new revival of The Muppet Show brings Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang back to their classic theater setting, delighting audiences just as much as the original 1976 series. After several failed attempts at modernizing the franchise, the network finally returned to what made the show magical in the first place.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
The Muppet Show Returns After 40 Years to Rave Reviews
Community HeroesFeb 5

The Muppet Show Returns After 40 Years to Rave Reviews

After four decades off the air, The Muppet Show is back with a special episode starring Sabrina Carpenter that's winning hearts across generations. Critics are calling the Disney+ revival "joyous" and proof that felt-based chaos never goes out of style.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Jim Henson's 1982 Advice Still Inspires Artists Today
Community HeroesMar 6

Jim Henson's 1982 Advice Still Inspires Artists Today

When a 7-year-old asked Jim Henson how he created The Dark Crystal, the Muppets creator shared wisdom that had nothing to do with technical skill. His answer about collaboration and love continues to move people decades later.

Upworthy2 min read
Student Finds "Murder Muppet" Dinosaur in Forgotten Fossil
InnovationApr 15

Student Finds "Murder Muppet" Dinosaur in Forgotten Fossil

A badly crushed dinosaur skull dismissed as terrible turned out to be the only evidence of an ancient lineage that survived millions of years. A Virginia Tech student spent two years reconstructing the fossil and discovered a new species that's rewriting what we know about dinosaur evolution.

Science Daily3 min read
Fraggles Join NASA to Teach Kids About Moon Missions
InnovationFeb 6

Fraggles Join NASA to Teach Kids About Moon Missions

The beloved Muppets from Fraggle Rock are starring in a new stage show at Kennedy Space Center, helping NASA inspire the next generation about space exploration. Uncle Traveling Matt and friends discover there's an "outer outer space" beyond their world.

Ars Technica3 min read
Durban Student Creates App to Track City Repairs Nationwide
InnovationFeb 16

Durban Student Creates App to Track City Repairs Nationwide

A South African engineering student taught himself to code and built an app that lets citizens photograph infrastructure problems and track whether cities actually fix them. CityMenderSA is now helping people across the country see past the complaints to measure real progress.

AllAfrica - Innovation2 min read