My Modern Met - May 23 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Astrophotographer Flies Across the World to Take HDR Photo of the Total Eclipse](=)​ [Astrophotographer Flies Across the World to Take HDR Photo of the Total Eclipse] Portuguese astrophotographer Miguel Claro flew halfway across the world to experience—and photograph—the Great North American Eclipse. Photographing an eclipse is already challenging, but Claro upped the difficulty level by deciding to produce an HDR photo of the spectacular event. This not only required detailed planning and technical precision but a bit of luck as well. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Irish Kids Perform Super Catchy Dance Track That Music Lovers Are Calling the Song of the Summer](=)​ [Irish Kids Perform Super Catchy Dance Track That Music Lovers Are Calling the Song of the Summer] The song of the summer seems to be out, and it’s not a new Taylor Swift or Dua Lipa track. Instead, it’s a song by a bunch of Irish kids who have encountered overnight success. The track is titled “The Spark,” and was created by Rhyme Island, a youth rap project based at the not-for-profit […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Get Ready for the Full Flower Moon That Will Shine in the Night Sky Tonight]()​ [Get Ready for the Full Flower Moon That Will Shine in the Night Sky Tonight] The last couple of months have been spectacular for stargazers and astronomy lovers. First, the Great North American Eclipse darkened the skies on April 8, leaving us with some breathtaking images. Then, a powerful solar storm caused the aurora borealis to be seen in many more locations around the world. And just recently, a meteor […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Professor Beats Incurable Brain Tumor Diagnosis Thanks to His Own Pioneering Treatment Against Cancer](​ [Professor Beats Incurable Brain Tumor Diagnosis Thanks to His Own Pioneering Treatment Against Cancer] Many doctors and academics work tirelessly to find a cure for many types of cancer. But for Richard Scolyer, his time devoted to oncologic medicine came back to save his own life. The Australian professor, who has done some revolutionary research on melanoma, was diagnosed with a form of incurable brain cancer known as glioblastoma. […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese Artist Creates Delicate Glass Sculptures With Innovative String Welding Technique](​ [Japanese Artist Creates Delicate Glass Sculptures With Innovative String Welding Technique]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by nao saito (@nao.glass) Most of the time, glass is rigid and fragile, making it one of the most complicated materials to work with for sculptors. But one Japanese creative has developed and perfected an innovative technique that turns glass into a malleable tool that […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Incredible Wire Sculptures Merge the Magic of Fairies and Dandelions](=)​ [Incredible Wire Sculptures Merge the Magic of Fairies and Dandelions] Robin Wight's foray into wire sculpture began with a simple project to repair his fence. Now, operating at Fantasy Wire, Wight and his small team, which includes his daughter Amy, work together to bring his wire fairies to life. Particularly captivating are their sculptures of fairies and dandelions, which merge the symbolism of these two […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[15 Awe-Inspiring Images of Our Galaxy from the 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year](=)​ [15 Awe-Inspiring Images of Our Galaxy from the 2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year] For the seventh year, travel blog Capture the Atlas has celebrated our galaxy with its Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection. These 25 images of the Milky Way were singled out as exceptional examples of astrophotography and are awe-inspiring looks at the Milky Way. The photographs, taken in 15 different countries—from the United States […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[HYBYCOZO’s Largest Ever Geometric Light Installation Opens at Sensorio in California]()​ [HYBYCOZO’s Largest Ever Geometric Light Installation Opens at Sensorio in California] LA-based art duo HYBYCOZO is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a massive public art installation. DIMENSIONS is the fruit of three years of research and features 44 of the luminous polyhedral shapes the duo is known for. Visitors will walk among the intricately designed interstellar village when visiting Sensorio, an immersive light exhibition in Paso Robles, California. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Dad Opens Car Wash to Give Autistic Son a Stable Job and Ends up Employing Dozens on the Spectrum](=)​ [Dad Opens Car Wash to Give Autistic Son a Stable Job and Ends up Employing Dozens on the Spectrum]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Rising Tide Car Wash (@risingtidecarwash) According to the CDC, in the U.S., 1 in 36 children have autism. Despite the prevalence of people with this condition, there are just not enough avenues for their development, especially when they age out of the school system. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[LEGO Unveils Detailed NASA Apollo Lunar Rover Set and Space Lovers Will Be Over the Moon About It]()​ [LEGO Unveils Detailed NASA Apollo Lunar Rover Set and Space Lovers Will Be Over the Moon About It] Rockets have gotten most of the spotlight when discussing means of transport for moon exploration. But while getting there is key, getting around is just as important. To honor one of the most trusted NASA vehicles, LEGO will be releasing a model based on the NASA Apollo Lunar Rover. The model depicts the electric buggy […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[France Debuts Scratch-And-Sniff Postage Stamps That Smell Like Baguettes]()​ [France Debuts Scratch-And-Sniff Postage Stamps That Smell Like Baguettes]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Stéphane Humbert-Basset (@stephanehumbertbasset) It doesn't get much more quintessentially French than the baguette. The crispy crust and pillowy interior of the bread has made it synonymous with its country of origin. In fact, it's often one of the first things that pops into people's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Snail Lamp Adds a Cozy Warm Glow to Any Room That Reminds You To Slow Down](​ [Snail Lamp Adds a Cozy Warm Glow to Any Room That Reminds You To Slow Down] The creative possibilities of lamps are seemingly endless. Sure, most lighting solutions serve a practical purpose, with many purveyors offering stylish options to fit with the rest of your home's decor, but who said a lamp can't be a statement piece the way a custom table or a vintage chair is? Just look at this […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate, Finally Makes It to Space at Age 90]()​ [Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate, Finally Makes It to Space at Age 90]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Blue Origin (@blueorigin) In 1961, an Air Force pilot named Ed Dwight was chosen to be the first Black astronaut. Having graduated in the top half of his class, he even had the support of president John F. Kennedy, who aimed to diversify the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[More Northern Lights Could Be on the Way as Solar Storms Strengthen]()​ [More Northern Lights Could Be on the Way as Solar Storms Strengthen] Just a few days ago, a good part of the world's population got to to experience the Northern—and Southern—Lights. The auroras were seen in unusual locations due to the strength of a solar storm, which pumped out increased radiation that hit the Earth’s magnetic field with more intensity than usual. If you missed them the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Unexpected Meteor Lights Up the Sky in Portugal and Spain](=)​ [Unexpected Meteor Lights Up the Sky in Portugal and Spain] When a meteor is set to enter Earth's atmosphere, scientists are typically prepared for it. But over the weekend, a fragment of a comet lit up the sky in Portugal and Spain, taking everyone by surprise. Caught on camera by the European Space Agency (ESA) and social media users, video footage shows a bright streak […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man “Travels” the World by Cooking Traditional Dishes From Each Country](​ [Man “Travels” the World by Cooking Traditional Dishes From Each Country] According to the United Nations, there are 195 recognized countries in the world. As fascinating as each of them are, getting to visit and know all of them would take more money and time than most of us can afford. In 2020, Redditor Johnny_Banana18 came up with a clever idea to explore as many nations as […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Monet Painting Sells For $38.4 Million in New York](=)​ [Monet Painting Sells For $38.4 Million in New York]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Sotheby's (@sothebys) This year is already shaping up to be an incredibly popular one for works by world-renowned late painter Claude Monet. In March, the Impressionist's Seine River masterpiece sold for an impressive $18.5 million at auction. And now, just two months later, one […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[3 Tips for Picking the Perfect Vista To Paint](=)​ [3 Tips for Picking the Perfect Vista To Paint] Nature is undeniably inspiring to countless artists. Maybe you too want to capture a landscape that you associate with happy memories or aspire to visit someday. If so, artist Elyse Dodge is the perfect teacher to get you started with her My Modern Met Academy class, Acrylic Landscapes: Reimagining Mountains as Polygons. Dodge is known […] [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