My Modern Met - August 19 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Spectacular Gigantic Jets of Upside-Down Lightning Are Being Studied by Scientists]()​ [Spectacular Gigantic Jets of Upside-Down Lightning Are Being Studied by Scientists] You've probably seen some spectacular bolts of lightning descend from roiling thunder clouds, but did you know that these powerful electrical discharges can also be inverted? Instead of electrifying downward, there is a spectacular phenomenon in which bolts shoot upward from clouds to the lower edges of space. Known as gigantic jets, a recent occurrence […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Winners of 2022 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Contest Celebrate Raw Beauty of Nature]()​ [Winners of 2022 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year Contest Celebrate Raw Beauty of Nature] Over 8,000 photos were entered into the 2022 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year contest. Incredible images of landscapes and wildlife took home awards across many different categories. But, in the end, American photographer Dennis Stogsdill was named Nature TTL Photographer of the Year and took home a cash prize of £1,500 (approximately $1,773) for […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Ambidextrous Artist Can Draw With Both Hands and Feet All at the Same Time](=)​ [Ambidextrous Artist Can Draw With Both Hands and Feet All at the Same Time] Most artists spend a lifetime honing their drawing skills with their dominant hand. However, one exceptionally talented artist is able to create realistic portraits with both of her hands as well as her feet. Based in the Netherlands, 29-year-old Rajacenna van Dam has become famous for her unbelievable ambidextrous drawing abilities. And not only can she […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Incredible Photos Capture the Majestic Beauty and Power of Waves](=)​ [Incredible Photos Capture the Majestic Beauty and Power of Waves] For nearly a decade, Australian photographer Ray Collins has dedicated his craft to documenting the ocean. Specializing in photographs of waves, his visuals highlight the power, elegance, and majesty of our oceans. His continued dedication to showing the artistry of waves is evident in a new series of images taken in Hawaii, Portugal, and Australia. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Reimagines Cats as Royalty in Traditional Portraits of People]()​ [Artist Reimagines Cats as Royalty in Traditional Portraits of People] When looking at old works of art, it's not uncommon to find a feline companion somewhere in the composition. Artist Galina Bugaevskaya (aka Cat Universe on Instagram), however, reimagines traditional portraits where cats are the stars. Her ongoing series features kitties donned in historical costumes and jewelry, posing as n0blity. Bugaevskaya has been creating her Cat […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Back to School Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products](​ [Back to School Sale at My Modern Met Store: Save 15% on All of Our Creative Products] Heading back to school can mean much anticipation and first-day jitters. But despite the often mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation, one of the best parts about this time is shopping for school supplies and fall accessories. No matter how old you are, it’s always fun to get new writing utensils, bookmarks, and flair to […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Stunning Oil Painting of the Sea Inside a Real Porthole Offers an Infinite Oceanview]()​ [Stunning Oil Painting of the Sea Inside a Real Porthole Offers an Infinite Oceanview] When you're on a ship, a porthole will show you spectacular views of life at sea. So, it's only fitting that a painting of the stormy ocean is framed inside one of these nautical items. North Carolina-based artist Adam Stevens mounted his oil seascape inside a genuine porthole, adding to the maritime aesthetic of the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[California Will Become the First State to Offer Free School Lunch to All Students](=)​ [California Will Become the First State to Offer Free School Lunch to All Students] Some say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but for kids in California public schools this is soon to be untrue—free lunch will soon be available to all students. In a huge step towards fighting food insecurity and child hunger, California is set to become the first state to offer free, nutritious school […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Astrophotographer Spends Over 100 Hours Capturing Dazzling “Eye of God”]()​ [Astrophotographer Spends Over 100 Hours Capturing Dazzling “Eye of God”] Planetary scientist and astrophotographer Connor Matherne invested two years and over 100 hours of exposure time to create a stunning image of the Helix Nebula. Also known as the Eye of God, it is one of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth. Sitting at about 650 light-years away from Earth in the Aquarius constellation, this […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Sports Fan Tries Selling Sneakers to Pay for Grandpa’s Funeral, Footballer JJ Watt Steps In to Pay Instead]()​ [Sports Fan Tries Selling Sneakers to Pay for Grandpa’s Funeral, Footballer JJ Watt Steps In to Pay Instead]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by JJ Watt (@jjwatt) Texan Tara Roderick unexpectedly lost her father, Jerry, a day after Father’s Day. Her family had been struggling for weeks to come up with the funds to lay him to rest. They held bake sales, plate sales, created a Facebook donation […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Split-Second Photo Captures Osprey With Symmetrical Reflection]()​ [Split-Second Photo Captures Osprey With Symmetrical Reflection] A trip to a local nature reserve to photograph a green heron transformed into something much more for bird photographer Andy Woo. Two years ago, Woo joined a friend on a mission to photograph the heron, only to witness an incredible feat of agility by an osprey. His photo of the osprey barely grazing the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Celebrates the Perfection of Nature Through Meticulous Geometric Drawings]()​ [Artist Celebrates the Perfection of Nature Through Meticulous Geometric Drawings] Artist Rafael Araujo expresses his love of nature through geometry. Incorporating the golden spiral and helixes into his compositions, he uses these concepts as the basis for shells and kaleidoscopes of butterflies. The results are drawings in which the natural elements are sketched and colored in while the geometric guiding lines are left on the page. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Pawtrolling Pooch Named “Sausage” Helps Pedestrians Cross the Road Every Day](=)​ [Pawtrolling Pooch Named “Sausage” Helps Pedestrians Cross the Road Every Day]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Kupata კუპატა (@lovelykupata) In Batumi, Adjara, Georgia, it is widely accepted that a stray dog named Kupata (meaning “Sausage”) is the unofficial mascot of the town. Named a cult figure by locals, Kupata is known for helping pedestrians cross the road by putting himself […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Canadian Tourist Returns Stolen Artifacts to Pompeii to Break 15-Year “Curse”]()​ [Canadian Tourist Returns Stolen Artifacts to Pompeii to Break 15-Year “Curse”] Have you ever felt like you were cursed? Like bad things were happening to you and you couldn’t really explain why? One woman in Canada, identified simply as Nicole, felt this for 15 long years; except, she had a sneaking suspicion about how her streak of bad luck started. When she was 21, on a trip […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Cincinnati Zoo Announces the Name of Newborn Hippo](=)​ [Cincinnati Zoo Announces the Name of Newborn Hippo]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Cincinnati Zoo (@cincinnatizoo) On August 3, 2022, the Cincinnati Zoo welcomed an adorable male baby hippo. The zoo team held a fan vote to decide on the name for the newest member of the hippo family, and it came down to a decision between […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather Nearly 50 Years After 1973 Oscars Incident](=)​ [Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather Nearly 50 Years After 1973 Oscars Incident] Embed from Getty Images The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally issued an apology to Sacheen Littlefeather, now 75, who was berated at the 1973 Oscars and blacklisted from Hollywood afterwards. Littlefeather, who is Apache and Yaqui, attended the ceremony at the young age of 26. Wearing moccasins and a buckskin dress, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Interactive Baby Chick Night Lamp Brightens Any Room With Its Cuteness](=)​ [Interactive Baby Chick Night Lamp Brightens Any Room With Its Cuteness] We could all use a little more illumination to brighten our lives, especially if it’s as cute as the Baby Chick Night Lamp designed by MUID. This playful lamp designed to look like a chick who has just broken from its shell and entered a brand new world is endearing and sophisticated at the same time. It offers […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[You Can Lie Back and Enjoy Life in This Smiley Face Hammock](​ [You Can Lie Back and Enjoy Life in This Smiley Face Hammock] When we think of hammocks, we usually imagine relaxation and lazy, summer days. For Italian architect and designer Federica Sala, hammocks represent cherished memories of her childhood spent at the beach. Tapping into these nostalgic feelings, she created a sculptural hammock setup that will bring a smile to anyone's face. The Happy Hammock features a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[News Anchor Couple Turns Parenting Into a Funny Live News Report About Diaper Duty](=)​ [News Anchor Couple Turns Parenting Into a Funny Live News Report About Diaper Duty] Having a child is big news. So, who is better qualified to give a “report” on what it's like having a baby than two news anchor pros? Jeannette Reyes and Robert Burton—two anchors based in Washington, D.C.—made a parody news show with their newborn daughter. Narrated with the same inflection and seriousness as a typical […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Spectacular ‘Cartwheel Galaxy’ Captured by James Webb Space Telescope](=)​ [Spectacular ‘Cartwheel Galaxy’ Captured by James Webb Space Telescope] NASA's James Webb Space Telescope continues to make scientific strides by the light-year. From its lofty perch in space, it has now turned its superb lenses towards the Cartwheel Galaxy, a strange and beautiful element of our universe. The pictures released by NASA show the strangely-shaped rings of stars and supernovas which were previously largely […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​ [Daily Newsletter](): Get our newsletter everyday [Weekly Roundup](): Get the weekly digest every Friday [Unsubscribe]( {EMAIL} from these emails 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354