My Modern Met - September 8 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[AI-Generated Art Reimagines Chris Farley as the Joker from Batman](​ [AI-Generated Art Reimagines Chris Farley as the Joker from Batman] Artificial intelligence can help us produce realistic images that wouldn't otherwise be possible. One of the latest examples of this innovative technology is a series of AI-generated portraits which depict the late SNL actor Chris Farley in the iconic appearance of the Joker from the Batman comic series. These lifelike images feature the comedian in […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[New Research Finds That Insects Can Possibly Feel Pain](​ [New Research Finds That Insects Can Possibly Feel Pain] It seems to be widely accepted that bugs cannot feel pain. Because of this, insects do not have the same protections vertebrates do when it comes to scientific research. After years of unquestioning faith in this assumption and many studies that have exposed insects to harm-inducing environments, there is now evidence that points to the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Winners of the 2022 Drone Photo Awards Show the World Seen from the Sky]()​ [Winners of the 2022 Drone Photo Awards Show the World Seen from the Sky] Over the past decade, drones have become an increasingly popular tool for both professional and amateur photographers. By giving a unique aerial perspective, drones allow photographers to enhance their creativity and take to the skies with ease. And, thanks to the Drone Photo Awards, it's easier than ever to enjoy the creative magic that happens […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[30 Sweet Photos of Children on Their Adoption Day After Years of Being in Foster Care]()​ [30 Sweet Photos of Children on Their Adoption Day After Years of Being in Foster Care]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Together We Rise™️ (@togetherwerise) The nonprofit organization Together We Rise (TWR) is using its social media platforms to shine a spotlight on foster children who were adopted into their “forever families.” In a series of heartwarming images, beaming children share how long they were […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Family of Four Has a Rocking Good Time Arranging Charming Art on the Beach](​ [Family of Four Has a Rocking Good Time Arranging Charming Art on the Beach]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Beach4Art (@beach4art) For one family, the beach is a rocking good time. They call themselves Beach4Art and their ongoing project features the talents of Ieva Slares, her husband Dzintars, and their two children. Together, they create ephemeral land art along the shores of the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[‘Cats With Jobs’ Twitter Features Funny Photos of Felines at Hard at “Work”]()​ [‘Cats With Jobs’ Twitter Features Funny Photos of Felines at Hard at “Work”] pic.twitter.com/10ElC95pIN — cats with jobs (@CatWorkers) August 24, 2022 You work hard, but there’s a cat out there who is working harder. Need proof? The Cats with Jobs Twitter—aka @catworkers—shows kitties from across the globe who are booked and busy. They sit at checkout counters, watch over store inventory, and pack their bags with ambitions […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch Taylor Hawkins’ 16-Year-Old Son Play a Powerful Tribute to His Late Dad](=)​ [Watch Taylor Hawkins’ 16-Year-Old Son Play a Powerful Tribute to His Late Dad] After the sudden death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022, the band decided to pay tribute to him through music. They planned a couple of star-studded tribute concerts, one of which was held on Saturday, September 3, at London’s Wembley Stadium. The line-up included many special guests—including 12-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell—as […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Winners of the Minimalist Photography Awards Show the Power of Simplicity]()​ [Winners of the Minimalist Photography Awards Show the Power of Simplicity] The ability to distill a scene down to its essential parts is a rare skill. But as the fourth annual Minimalist Photography Awards demonstrate, there are plenty of photographers who shine in this area. Whether capturing a flock of birds or a dancer in action, the 2022 competition winners strip everyday events down to their […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Student Brings Lightsabers to Graduation and Challenges Principal to a Duel]()​ [Student Brings Lightsabers to Graduation and Challenges Principal to a Duel] Graduating from high school tends to be a formal affair, but one teenager in Canada found a way to make the event a stellar memory. A captured in a YouTube video, 18-year-old Hunter Wark-Pantoja crosses the carpet to receive his diploma, only to reveal two model lightsabers. He hands one to the principal, and the pair […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Young Man Rescues Abandoned Child Found in Trash and Raises Money to Legally Adopt Him](​ [Young Man Rescues Abandoned Child Found in Trash and Raises Money to Legally Adopt Him] Many people plan to have a child, once they’ve settled down. Being able to afford to care for a kid—both financially and emotionally—takes some careful planning, but life doesn’t always go as planned. This was certainly the case for Jimmy Amisial who became a parent to a child he found in the street. Amisial was […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Man Finds Rare Mirror-Like Scarab Beetle While on a Stroll]()​ [Man Finds Rare Mirror-Like Scarab Beetle While on a Stroll] Michael Farmer was walking around his property in Costa Rica when he paused to look at something peculiar on the leaves of a guava tree: a small piece of metal that seemed to be moving. He picked it up to see what it was, and realized he was holding a species of scarab beetle known […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Takashi Murakami Designed a Special Edition of UNO Cards in His Iconic Style](​ [Takashi Murakami Designed a Special Edition of UNO Cards in His Iconic Style] Colorful and quirky, Takashi Murakami‘s art is instantly recognizable. Not limited to one medium, we have seen the Japanese artist create paintings, sculptures, wallpaper, and installations with his unique aesthetic. Recently, Murakami has collaborated with Mattel on a limited edition UNO card deck that is just as whimsical as the creator himself. Each set comes […] [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