My Modern Met - August 9 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Divers Find 3,000-Year-Old Statue With Human Fingerprints on It at Bottom of Lake in Italy](=)​ [Divers Find 3,000-Year-Old Statue With Human Fingerprints on It at Bottom of Lake in Italy] The volcano-rich area of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, is somewhat shrouded in mystery—one that researchers only began to unravel in recent decades. And now, they found a piece that could offer a little more insight into those who once populated this region. During work at the underwater archaeological site, divers found an […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Dogs Are Helping Rewild Nature Reserves by Running Around With Bags Packed With Seeds](​ [Dogs Are Helping Rewild Nature Reserves by Running Around With Bags Packed With Seeds]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Railway Land Wildlife Trust (@lewesrailwayland) Many centuries ago, wolves served an unexpected purpose in nature. As they roamed around, they would inadvertently get wildflower and grass seeds stuck in their fur. Then, these would be released elsewhere, establishing new colonies of plants and helping […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Single Father Devotes His Life To Fostering Terminally Ill Children]()​ [Single Father Devotes His Life To Fostering Terminally Ill Children] Human kindness knows no boundaries, and few embody this truth better than Mohamed Bzeek, a Libyan-born, LA-based man who has fostered over 80 children in the past 25 years. “The key is, you have to love them like your own,” Bzeek said recently. “I know they are sick. I know they are going to die. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Voice Actor of Goofy Says Beloved Character Is Not a Dog](​ [Voice Actor of Goofy Says Beloved Character Is Not a Dog]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Bill Farmer (@goofybill) If there’s anything we know about Mickey Mouse and his friends, it’s that Mickey is a mouse, Donald is a duck, and Goofy is a dog…or so we thought. According to Bill Farmer, Goofy’s voice actor of 37 years, Goofy is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Kengo Kuma’s Design for Qatar Pavilion Influenced by Traditional Ships](​ [Kengo Kuma’s Design for Qatar Pavilion Influenced by Traditional Ships] To complement the global innovations on display at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kengo Kuma and Associates has created a stunning design for the Qatar Pavilion. Inspired by Japanese joinery and traditional boats used in Qatar, it is one of the most striking national pavilion designs to be made public. The elegant pavilion rises in a form […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Study Says Societies With the Least Money Are Some of the Happiest on Earth]()​ [Study Says Societies With the Least Money Are Some of the Happiest on Earth] It is often said that money can't buy happiness, and there might be some truth in those words. Even though it is generally believed that wealthier nations are among the happiest on Earth, a recent survey found that low income individuals living in small-scale communities often report feeling just as happy, if not more so, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Viral AI-Generated “Gorilla Sofas” Are Now Being Made in Real Life]()​ [Viral AI-Generated “Gorilla Sofas” Are Now Being Made in Real Life] @cityhouse_furniture Replying to @Shell I need a Gorilla sofa!!! This couch started from a AI rendering. And it has now turned into a real live Gorilla sofa. Many people are searching for this amazing couch. Well here it is the real Gorilla couch@Inspiring Designs #cityhousefurniture #gorilla #gorillacouch #interiordesign #furniture #furnitureflip #chinafurniture ♬ original sound – […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Man Cycles 264 Miles Across London to “Draw” Olympics-Inspired Map Art With GPS](=)​ [Man Cycles 264 Miles Across London to “Draw” Olympics-Inspired Map Art With GPS]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Nicolas Georgiou (@nico_georgiou) The Paris Olympics still have a few more days to go, but across the English Channel, a man found a unique way to celebrate the games. Nicolas Georgiou is a designer and cyclist who makes GPS-based artwork. By creating tracking models […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Shocking Photos Taken 15 Years Apart Show How Much Swiss Glacier Has Melted](=)​ [Shocking Photos Taken 15 Years Apart Show How Much Swiss Glacier Has Melted] High in the Swiss Alps, the Rhone glacier is not only the source of the river that bears its name but also one of the primary contributors to Lake Geneva. In the Ice Age, it would have filled the valley that is now home to the river. Though the glacier has been retreating since the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Record-Breaking 17 Endangered California Condor Chicks Born at LA Zoo This Year](=)​ [Record-Breaking 17 Endangered California Condor Chicks Born at LA Zoo This Year] In 2022, the magnificent California condor flapped its mighty wings once more over the redwood forests of California. The enormous bird had been absent from the region for a century, and its return was due to a careful breeding and releasing strategy that has fought the tide of extinction. Now, in a record year for […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Friend: The AI Necklace That Could Redefine Friendship](​ [Friend: The AI Necklace That Could Redefine Friendship] A new AI wearable is set to hit the market soon: Friend. Designed by Avi Schiffmann, a Harvard dropout, Friend is a necklace pendant that acts like its name suggests: a friend. The user simply has to touch a button, and a Friend will listen in via Bluetooth, evaluate, and then send a text to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Street Artist Breathes New Life Into Forgotten Spaces With Captivating Portrait Murals](​ [Street Artist Breathes New Life Into Forgotten Spaces With Captivating Portrait Murals] Perth’s historic Centenary Galleries at The Art Gallery of Western Australia include spaces that have been closed and left untouched for 20 years, but Australian multidisciplinary artist Rone recently gave them a new lease on life. He transformed 12 deserted rooms—including an old mail room and a disused news agency—with his large-scale murals featuring female […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[35 Cute and Creative Back-To-School Supplies To Let Your Personal Style Shine]()​ [35 Cute and Creative Back-To-School Supplies To Let Your Personal Style Shine] Ready for back to school shopping? As summer creeps to a close and the school year begins, you've probably started a school supplies list. If you (or your child) want to stand out from the crowd and show off your creativity, there are plenty of cute school supplies for all ages. We've chosen items that are great for […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Study Shows That Venting Doesn’t Work To Blow off Steam, but There Are Other Solutions]()​ [Study Shows That Venting Doesn’t Work To Blow off Steam, but There Are Other Solutions] When we're angry, we often look for ways to blow off steam—a vent session with a friend, a long run, or even a few rounds of boxing are common options. But, according to new research, this actually isn't the best way to cope with anger. Contrary to popular belief, these activities can have the opposite […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Giant Permafrost Crater “Gateway to Hell” Is Rapidly Expanding in Siberia]()​ [Giant Permafrost Crater “Gateway to Hell” Is Rapidly Expanding in Siberia] Deep in Siberia, an enormous depression in the Earth, often called the Gateway to Hell, is rapidly expanding, taking large chunks of Earth with it. The Batagaika crater is the world's largest permafrost crater and emits a startling quantity of greenhouse gases. The tadpole-shaped hole measures a kilometer long (almost a mile) and reaches depths of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Humpback Whale Breaches During Paris 2024 Olympics Surfing Semifinals in Tahiti](=)​ [Humpback Whale Breaches During Paris 2024 Olympics Surfing Semifinals in Tahiti]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por AFP Sports (@afpsport) The surfing competition in the Paris 2024 Olympics has taken place nowhere near the French capital but instead in Tahiti, some 10,000 miles away. This has offered sports fans a glimpse into this Pacific paradise, with its green-covered mounts and deep […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Motor-Powered Exoskeleton Hiking Pants Designed To Give Legs a Boost and Avoid Muscle Fatigue]()​ [Motor-Powered Exoskeleton Hiking Pants Designed To Give Legs a Boost and Avoid Muscle Fatigue] Everyday smart clothing, once a product of the distant future, is now becoming a reality with innovative designs such as AI glasses and socks that regularly measure foot temperature to prevent bodily issues early. What about wearable technology in recreational activities? Skip, a start-up that intends to produce powered gear, and Arc’teryx, a Canadian outdoor […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Monumental Portraits of Tiny Peacock Spiders Flaunting Their Colorful Bodies]()​ [Monumental Portraits of Tiny Peacock Spiders Flaunting Their Colorful Bodies] Australia's peacock spiders are known for the remarkable, colorful, iridescent patterns that the males exhibit on their abdomens. There are a little over 100 species in the genus Maratus, with the tiny spiders measuring between just 3 and 5 millimeters in length. A new exhibition by Australia-based Colombian artist Maria Fernanda Cardoso celebrates their beauty through exceptional macro […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Incredible Winners and Finalists From the Prix de la Photographie Paris Competition](​ [Incredible Winners and Finalists From the Prix de la Photographie Paris Competition] The prestigious Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) highlights exceptional photography talent from around the globe. Every year, professional and amateur photographers submit their best work across a myriad of categories, which is then judged by leading editors, publishers, curators, gallery owners, consultants, creative directors, and art directors. While we anxiously await the results of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[9 Fun Facts About Maine Coons, the Gentle Giants of the Cat World]()​ [9 Fun Facts About Maine Coons, the Gentle Giants of the Cat World] Anyone who has ever had a Maine Coon in their life knows that these gentle giants are something special. Their incredible size, long coats, bushy tails, and loving personalities have made them one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. As one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coons are majestic cats […] [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