My Modern Met - April 14 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Scientists Prove They Can Detect Traces of Life in Grains of Extraterrestrial Ice](=)​ [Scientists Prove They Can Detect Traces of Life in Grains of Extraterrestrial Ice] Scientists have long thought that they could detect evidence of extraterrestrial life by examining the ice found on planetary bodies. With signs of ice on Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, this poses many exciting possibilities for researchers. A recent study found that rather than having to extract an ice core from planetary bodies, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Shares Cute Clips of Driving With (And Being Driven By) His Adorable Dogs](=)​ [Man Shares Cute Clips of Driving With (And Being Driven By) His Adorable Dogs]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por ArtWood (@artwood.ig) For some people, two of the most relaxing things in life are hanging out with their dog and going for a drive. That's why when a Thailand-based photographer Kuttiya Kanchanasopawong, known as ArtWood, shares videos of his life featuring both, his followers […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[25,000 Images of Medieval Geoffrey Chaucer Manuscripts Are Now Online](​ [25,000 Images of Medieval Geoffrey Chaucer Manuscripts Are Now Online] Geoffrey Chaucer's compelling work earned him the title of “father of English literature,” and his influence can still be felt over six centuries after his passing. His most famous book, The Canterbury Tales, was published around 1400, meaning its earliest incarnations weren't easily accessible for readers and academics around the world—until now. Recently, the British Library […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Colorized Vintage Video Shows Life in Famous Cities Over 100 Years Ago](​ [Colorized Vintage Video Shows Life in Famous Cities Over 100 Years Ago] It's easy to look at photos of people who lived in the past and assume that they were stern and serious. This is greatly due to the time-consuming photography techniques of the 19th century, which meant that they often had to sit in the same position for several minutes as the photo developed. However, vintage […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Museum Fires Employee for Hanging His Own Painting in an Exhibition](​ [Museum Fires Employee for Hanging His Own Painting in an Exhibition] Many artists work very hard, hoping for their breakthrough moment when galleries and museums finally exhibit their work. Instead of waiting for that invitation, one creative took matters into his own hands. A staff member at a German museum drilled two holes in a wall and mounted his own painting with the hopes of kickstarting […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japan Gifts the U.S. 250 Cherry Trees for 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence](=)​ [Japan Gifts the U.S. 250 Cherry Trees for 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence] Every spring, Washington, D.C.'s cherry trees draw thousands of people, making it one of the biggest tourist attractions in the nation's capital. Sadly, it was announced that 140 of these trees will be torn up as part of a restoration project in the Tidal Basin. Knowing what they mean to the local culture, Japan has […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Jane Goodall’s 90th Birthday Is Celebrated With 90 Photos by 90 Female Photographers]()​ [Jane Goodall’s 90th Birthday Is Celebrated With 90 Photos by 90 Female Photographers] On April 3, renowned primatologist Jane Goodall turned 90 years old. Dr. Goodall has inspired generations of people who are passionate about wildlife conservation and our planet. From her groundbreaking studies of chimpanzees to her philanthropic work and activism related to animals, Dr. Goodall is a force of nature. To celebrate her birthday and her […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Iconic Movie Villains Teamed up for a High-Fashion Prada Runway Show That Looked Wickedly Good](=)​ [Iconic Movie Villains Teamed up for a High-Fashion Prada Runway Show That Looked Wickedly Good] Who's the most iconic movie villain you can think of? Maybe it's the towering Darth Vader from the Star Wars franchise, or the intimidating Joker from Batman. Whoever comes to mind, one thing is certain—villains have a particular fashion sense, and many of them are even more opulent than the heroes themselves. Drawing from this, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Images of the Eclipse Taken From Space Show How the Moon’s Shadow Looked From up Above](​ [Images of the Eclipse Taken From Space Show How the Moon’s Shadow Looked From up Above] Total solar eclipses provide a once-in-a-life-time spectacle. Turning the sky into a deep-twilight blue, the Moon covers the Sun, only leaving its bright corona visible as some stars come out. As breathtaking as it is on the ground, an eclipse also offers fascinating sights from up above—although they are quite different. Images of the 2024 […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Beloved Pop Culture Films Reimagined as Beautifully Gilded Playing Card Decks]()​ [Beloved Pop Culture Films Reimagined as Beautifully Gilded Playing Card Decks] The possibilities for a simple deck of cards are seemingly endless. Whether you decide to play a myriad of classic games with them or stack the cards into a tower, there's a reason for why they are so beloved by so many people. But after a while, like all things, the same old deck of […] [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