My Modern Met - March 29 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Singing Nuns Are Bringing 13th-Century Latin Hymns to Contemporary Music Charts](​ [Singing Nuns Are Bringing 13th-Century Latin Hymns to Contemporary Music Charts] Most chart-topping singers these days are 20 and 30-somethings with a daring fashion sense and lavish lifestyles. But as luck would have it, the UK’s best-selling classical artist debut in recent years is Poor Clare Sisters of Arundel, a choir of nuns whose ages range  from 50 to 96. After making it to the fifth […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[World Happiness Report Releases 2024 List of “Happiest Countries in the World” and Finland Is #1 Again](=)​ [World Happiness Report Releases 2024 List of “Happiest Countries in the World” and Finland Is #1 Again] On a daily basis, we often find ourselves holding onto happiness. These moments inspire a positive posture that is infectious, in the best way. But, have you ever stopped to think about what happiness means to you? Happiness can be defined in many different ways, which is why there are several factors that are considered […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Regina King and Jimmy Kimmel Share Tender Moment During First Interview Together Since Her Son’s Death](=)​ [Regina King and Jimmy Kimmel Share Tender Moment During First Interview Together Since Her Son’s Death] Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel is known for his sardonic sense of humor, which he subjects both his audience and guests to equally. However, this doesn't mean he is ice cold, as he has spoken passionately about important topics, like gun control, while fighting back tears. Recently, his sensitivity sparked a tender moment with […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman to Ever Complete Barkley Marathons’ 100-Mile Race](=)​ [Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman to Ever Complete Barkley Marathons’ 100-Mile Race] Since the Barkley Marathons started in 1989, over 1,000 ultramarathoners have entered, but only 2o people have ever finished within the 60-hour time limit—and they were all men. But on March 22, 2024, Jasmin Paris, a 40-year-old senior veterinary lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, made history for being the first woman to finish the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Refik Anadol Announces World’s First AI Model Dedicated to Nature]()​ [Refik Anadol Announces World’s First AI Model Dedicated to Nature] While many of us have only become familiar with AI over the past year or so, artist Refik Anadol has been using the technology for years to create immersive installations. Now, his studio is releasing its most ambitious project yet: the Large Nature Model, the world's first open-source generative AI model dedicated to nature. Under […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Shares Hypnotic Process of Creating Mesmerizing Fluid Art]()​ [Artist Shares Hypnotic Process of Creating Mesmerizing Fluid Art]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Mixed Media & Fluid Art by Maike (@maicrylic_arts) With its stunning spirals and psychedelic swirls, fluid art (aka paint pouring or Dutch pouring) is a hypnotic art form that an artist known simply as Maike may have perfected. By using watery acrylic paint, the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Adorable 84-Year-Old Blind Parrot Finally Finds His Forever Home in the Netherlands](​ [Adorable 84-Year-Old Blind Parrot Finally Finds His Forever Home in the Netherlands] Most parrots can survive anywhere from 40 to 60 years in captivity, making them near-lifelong companions. However, some species can live even longer than that. Koko, a bright Amazon Parrot with an even brighter personality, is one of these birds. He was born in 1940 and bounced around between several owners before finally finding his […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Iconic ‘Titanic’ Movie Door That Sparked Years of Debate Just Sold for $718,750 at Auction](​ [Iconic ‘Titanic’ Movie Door That Sparked Years of Debate Just Sold for $718,750 at Auction] If you've ever watched Titanic, chances are you've joined the most heated debate around the movie's star-crossed lovers. Was there room for both Jack and Rose on that fateful floating door? Whatever side you're on, one thing's for sure—this movie prop is a key part of one of the biggest movies ever released. Over 20 […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Two Gannets Fighting Over a Fish Win the 2024 World Nature Photography Awards](=)​ [Two Gannets Fighting Over a Fish Win the 2024 World Nature Photography Awards] A photograph taken on vacation on the Shetland Islands has won photographer Tracey Lund the grand prize of the 2024 World Nature Photography Awards. Her striking photo shows two gannets underwater as they look to snatch a fish for a tasty meal. The UK photographer's winning photo was selected from the thousands that were entered […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[25-Year-Old Announces Own Death From Cancer in Heartfelt Final Message That Inspires Gratitude](​ [25-Year-Old Announces Own Death From Cancer in Heartfelt Final Message That Inspires Gratitude] Happiness, heartbreak, and everything in between is stitched together to create the fabric of our lives. It can be hard to appreciate some of the more difficult moments as they're happening, but a 25-year-old woman named Daniella Thackray, who recently lost her life to cancer, has posthumously gone viral with a message of hope and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[700-Year-Old Coin Discovered Depicting Jesus Christ Next to a King](​ [700-Year-Old Coin Discovered Depicting Jesus Christ Next to a King] Medieval Europe saw many kingdoms rise and fall, and with them coin mints shifted to represent new sovereigns and new currencies. Coins contained precious metals in varying quantities, acting as tangible value in transactions. What a coin bore, stamped into its surface, would often tell the receiver when and where it was minted. Some currencies […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Polaroid Honors Jean-Michel Basquiat With Vivid Camera and Film Collection](​ [Polaroid Honors Jean-Michel Basquiat With Vivid Camera and Film Collection] As a pioneer of contemporary street art, the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a perfect match for the immediacy of Polaroid pictures. Now, the photography company has honored the legacy of this visionary creator with a collection that marries the signature elements of both Basquiat and Polaroid. This project features a camera, film, and a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[April 8 Eclipse: Everything You Need To Know Before This Once-in-a-Lifetime Astronomical Event]()​ [April 8 Eclipse: Everything You Need To Know Before This Once-in-a-Lifetime Astronomical Event] The April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse is upon us. Since all of the continental U.S. will get at least a partial eclipse, why not join in on the fun? Given the rarity of the event—this will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the lower 48 until 2044—it's best to make the most […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found Weighed as Much as an Adult Man](=)​ [Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found Weighed as Much as an Adult Man] John Deason was the son of a fisherman. Much like his future business partner Richard Oates, a fellow tin miner, he was not seen to be destined for future greatness. Yet in 1851, an Australian Gold Rush that started in New South Wales changed both of their fates. Hundreds of thousands of prospectors immigrated to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Transforms Gallery Into a Fairy Tale Forest of Twisted Trees](​ [Artist Transforms Gallery Into a Fairy Tale Forest of Twisted Trees] Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira brings his incredible installations based on nature to Australia. Fairy Tales is an exhibition at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art that brings together the work of international visual storytellers and invites them to ruminate on the stories that influence our youth. For the show, Oliveira was tasked with transforming the entryway and did […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Photographer Docuements Turkey’s Decadent Abandoned Mosques]()​ [Photographer Docuements Turkey’s Decadent Abandoned Mosques] Photographer James Kerwin is known for his images documenting abandoned buildings worldwide. His latest series, The Sanctuary, takes him to Turkey, where he explores the abandoned mosques present in small villages across the country. Many of the structures are over 500 years old and have been left in favor of more modern spaces for worship. Thanks […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Remote-Controlled Lifesaver Designed To Rescue People in Challenging Conditions]()​ [Remote-Controlled Lifesaver Designed To Rescue People in Challenging Conditions] According to the World Health Organization, there are 236,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide. That's why every second counts when rescuing someone from a body of water. While donut-shaped lifesavers are key to bringing people to safety, Noras Performance, a Portugal-based company has brought this invaluable object to the 21st century, likely saving countless lives. U […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Drone Catches Reindeer Forming a Hypnotic Cyclone After Feeling Threatened](=)​ [Drone Catches Reindeer Forming a Hypnotic Cyclone After Feeling Threatened] In nature, it seems like the slowest or smallest member of a herd is the one destined to become prey. However, certain species have developed unique defense strategies that put the most vulnerable at the center—quite literally. When feeling threatened, reindeer herds are known to run in circles, making it almost impossible to target an […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630