My Modern Met - May 30 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants]()​ [16-Year-Old Wins Highest Prize of $75,000 in Prestigious Science Fair for Her Work on Biomedical Implants]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Society for Science (@society4science) When most people think of school science fairs, images of baking soda volcanoes and egg drops may fill their minds. But for the most driven STEM students, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair provides a far greater opportunity to […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Mexico City Taqueria Becomes First Taco Stand in the World to Earn a Michelin Star](​ [Mexico City Taqueria Becomes First Taco Stand in the World to Earn a Michelin Star]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por EL ORIGINAL “Califa De León” (@califadeleon) Tacos may be the most popular thing about Mexico, known around the world. Not only are they tasty, but they are also easy to make and they are available in a myriad of fillings and varieties. As such, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Orphaned Chimpanzee Drink Water From Photographer’s Hands]()​ [Watch Orphaned Chimpanzee Drink Water From Photographer’s Hands] Thanks to a video posted online, a French photographer is reminding the world of chimpanzees' intelligence and sensitivity. JC Pieri was in Cameroon at a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees run by Papaye International when he had a moving experience with a young chimp. The clip begins with Pieri and the primate hunched over a small […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[How Did Egyptians Build Pyramids? New Study Suggests Answer](​ [How Did Egyptians Build Pyramids? New Study Suggests Answer] The pyramids have stunned onlookers for centuries. The Great Pyramid of Giza, in particular, is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world—and the only one still standing for modern eyes to observe. Giza, Egypt, is home to the Great Sphinx and pyramids enshrouding ancient pharaohs. A cluster of 31 pyramids in the desert […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mathematician Who Solved Major Math Mystery Rejects Awards and $1M Prize](=)​ [Mathematician Who Solved Major Math Mystery Rejects Awards and $1M Prize] After spending years on end studying and researching, many scientists are thrilled to receive an award. But some, like Grigori Perelman, prefer to avoid the fame that comes with significant breakthroughs. Between the 1990s and the first years of the 21st century, Perelman proved conjectures that had fixated mathematicians over the last decades. And yet, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Crochet Flower Bookmarks Designed To Look like They’re Blooming From the Page You’re Reading]()​ [Crochet Flower Bookmarks Designed To Look like They’re Blooming From the Page You’re Reading] Entire universes can bloom within the pages of a book. This seems to be the concept behind the beautiful crochet flower bookmarks that Claire Zhang of MaPetiteFeeGift creates. But these aren't your regular flat, rectangular place holders; instead, they are realistic-looking pieces inspired by many flower varieties. By adding them to your reading experience, you'll […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[100 World-Class Conservation Photographers Put 100 Photos on Sale To Help the Ocean](=)​ [100 World-Class Conservation Photographers Put 100 Photos on Sale To Help the Ocean] In June, 100 world-class conservation photographers are selling their works for charity. 100 for the Ocean is an annual event organized by conservation photographers Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, and Chase Teron. They've hand-selected the talented group of photographers and artists who will sell limited-edition pieces for an affordable price. All of the art is on […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Innovative Process Allows Scientists To Grow Diamonds From Scratch in 15 Minutes](=)​ [Innovative Process Allows Scientists To Grow Diamonds From Scratch in 15 Minutes] Around the world, diamonds continue to be in demand. After all, they are not only used as jewelry but they also have multiple uses in the automotive, mining, and acoustic equipment industries, among others. As an alternative to natural diamonds—a practice long attached to exploitation—lab-grown diamonds have emerged as an ethical and environmentally friendly option. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kaleidoscopic Underwater Photos Capture the Hypnotic Beauty of Coral Reefs]()​ [Kaleidoscopic Underwater Photos Capture the Hypnotic Beauty of Coral Reefs] The June issue of National Geographic spotlights Georgette Apol Douwma's psychedelic underwater imagery. A scuba diver until she was 79, Douwma remixes her underwater photos of coral into kaleidoscopic masterpieces. The NatGeo story highlights the artistry of these pieces, which allow the colors of coral reefs to pop. Coral first captured Douwma's imagination when she […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artists Turn Recycled Books Into Relief Sculptures by Carefully Cutting and Folding Each Page](=)​ [Artists Turn Recycled Books Into Relief Sculptures by Carefully Cutting and Folding Each Page]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Book Master (@book_master_official) There are many ways in which a book can be a work of art; authors build compelling worlds within the words on the page, while graphic designers boast beautiful cover designs. Others, like the creations of a team of artists known […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[BARK Air’s Flights For Dogs Are Now Boarding for Pawesome Adventures](=)​ [BARK Air’s Flights For Dogs Are Now Boarding for Pawesome Adventures] If you are loved by a dog and travel often, you've likely faced the conundrum of what the most dog-friendly option is. Most airlines don't allow dogs, and those that do restrict to small breeds or force dogs into the cargo hold. It's a miserable experience for dogs and owners alike. There have even been […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist’s Ephemeral Earth Murals Turn Floating Ice and Desolate Deserts Into Masterpieces](​ [Artist’s Ephemeral Earth Murals Turn Floating Ice and Desolate Deserts Into Masterpieces]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by D A V I D P O P A (@david_popa_art) When we last checked in on Finland-based artist David Popa, he was creating incredible murals inspired by his environment. Using only charcoal, chalk, and natural pigments, Popa uses Earth as his canvas. Whether created […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[May’s Auroras Were Likely the Strongest Seen in Five Centuries](=)​ [May’s Auroras Were Likely the Strongest Seen in Five Centuries] In early May 2024, Americans as far south as Florida were able to catch glimpses of a rare phenomenon, usually seen only in more northern regions: the Northern Lights. These beautiful spectral colors which dance through the sky are the result of solar storms on our Sun. When the energy and particles produced by these […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Tennessee Will Become First U.S. State to Supply Parents With Free Diapers]()​ [Tennessee Will Become First U.S. State to Supply Parents With Free Diapers] It costs the average American with insurance coverage around $2,854 to give birth. Without insurance, the cost skyrockets to $18,865. Labor is just the beginning of expenses that add up when raising a child. In fact, diapers are one of the biggest expenses for parents. For at least the first 24 months of a child's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Genius 17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person To Earn Doctorate From Arizona State University]()​ [Genius 17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Person To Earn Doctorate From Arizona State University]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II (@dorothyjeanius) A Chicago-area teen just made history as the youngest person to ever receive a doctorate degree from Arizona State University. Dorothy Jean Tillman II recently earned her doctorate at 17, making her the youngest student in the university's […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Agriculture on Mars Is Closer to Reality Thanks To Mayan Farming Practices]()​ [Agriculture on Mars Is Closer to Reality Thanks To Mayan Farming Practices] Humans visiting Mars will likely happen within the next 15 years. However, it will be a nine-month-long journey one way. Finding a way to feed humans on Mars is, therefore, critical before anyone steps foot on the Red Planet. A recent study done by researchers in the Netherlands may have come up with a viable […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[25 Striking Winners of Competition Celebrating Black and White Photography](​ [25 Striking Winners of Competition Celebrating Black and White Photography] The Exposure One Awards is celebrating the nuances of black and white photography by announcing the winners of the 2024 One Shot Photo Contest. Separated into divisions for professional and non-professional photographers, the contest highlights the timeless quality of the monochromatic color palette. Photographers competed in a wide range of categories, including Portraits, Landscapes, Conceptual […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Miniature Artist Transforms Household Objects Into Tiny Scenes Full of Whimsy and Wonder]()​ [Miniature Artist Transforms Household Objects Into Tiny Scenes Full of Whimsy and Wonder] Artist Tatsuya Tanaka continues to immerse us in the whimsical world of his creative miniatures. Having devoted himself to building these tiny scenes every single day for the last 13 years, his creations are as exciting and fresh as ever. As charming as his miniature art is, the true beauty of his ongoing art project […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[94-Year-Old Grandmother Kept Meticulous Book Log for 80 Years]()​ [94-Year-Old Grandmother Kept Meticulous Book Log for 80 Years] My 94-year-old grandmother has kept a list of every book she ever read since she was 14 years old. Amazing archive of one person’s mind over nearly a century pic.twitter.com/Cu9znTgkJO — Ben Myers (@_BenMyers_) March 20, 2023 Do you keep a reading log? If not, you may want to consider creating one. In our increasingly […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Enjoy This Heartfelt Interaction Between a Southwest Airlines Employee and Traveler](=)​ [Enjoy This Heartfelt Interaction Between a Southwest Airlines Employee and Traveler] Small acts of kindness often make a big impact. Sometimes, all it takes is a friendly smile or holding the door for a stranger to really brighten one's day. An uplifting interaction between customer Angie Batis and a Southwest Airlines employee named Krista exemplifies the sentiment, ‘A little bit of kindness goes a long way.' 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