My Modern Met - September 30 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[James Webb Telescope Gives Us Our Clearest View of Neptune in Over 30 Years](=)​ [James Webb Telescope Gives Us Our Clearest View of Neptune in Over 30 Years] The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to give us extraordinary views of the planets in our solar system. On the heels of incredible images of Jupiter, JWST has just released the clearest image of Neptune that we've seen in 30 years; we're able to see both the icy planet and its rings. Not since Voyager […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[McDonald’s Is Offering Adult Happy Meals in October, With an Artsy Twist](=)​ [McDonald’s Is Offering Adult Happy Meals in October, With an Artsy Twist] For most children, the best part about dining at McDonald's is the excitement of opening a Happy Meal and finding the toy inside. Well, now adults can rediscover this nostalgic joy in a special promotion at the fast-food chain. From October 3 until October 30, 2022, McDonald's is offering specially curated Happy Meals for adults […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Man Braves Hurricane Ian to Rescue a Stranded Cat From Rising Waters](​ [Man Braves Hurricane Ian to Rescue a Stranded Cat From Rising Waters] Megan Scavo can be certain that she's picked the right man. Scavo's boyfriend, Mike Ross, recently braved the rising high waters of Florida's Hurricane Ian to rescue a terrified and stranded cat. Fortuitously, Ross's mother, Marybeth Ross, caught her brave son's impressive deed on camera, and Scavo posted the video on Twitter. Now the wonderful […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Alzheimer’s Drug Shown To Slow Down Disease by Nearly 30% In Clinical Trial](=)​ [Alzheimer’s Drug Shown To Slow Down Disease by Nearly 30% In Clinical Trial] Alzheimer’s disease is a devasting neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior for which there is no cure. However, there is some encouraging news for those with Alzheimer’s and their families. Pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Biogen have worked together to create lecanemab, a drug that has been designed to slow cognitive decline in people […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Study Finds That Dogs Can Detect When We’re Stressed Out](=)​ [Study Finds That Dogs Can Detect When We’re Stressed Out] Humans and dogs can form incredible bonds. Some people even believe that their canine companions can understand their emotions. Well, a new study suggests that this could be true. Scientists at Queen's University Belfast in Ireland conducted an experiment with four dogs and 36 humans, and they found that dogs were able to distinguish between […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Palestinian Farmer Discovers an Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Under His Olive Grove]()​ [Palestinian Farmer Discovers an Ancient Byzantine Mosaic Under His Olive Grove] Ancient mosaics turn up in surprising places. From urban London to a New York City coffee table to Italian vineyards and English fields, mosaics are unearthed across the world. The Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (its descendant) were especially prolific mosaic creators. Now, a stunning new example of Byzantine craftsmanship has been discovered—this time […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Amazing Photo Captures Intense Lightning Storm With Star Trails Swirling Above It](=)​ [Amazing Photo Captures Intense Lightning Storm With Star Trails Swirling Above It] Spanish photographer Marc Sellés Llimós often climbs to the hills to beat the noise pollution of the city and take photos of the night sky. On one evening, in particular, Sellés Llimós was in for a real treat as a storm raged over the Pyrenees. By compositing together nearly 400 images, he was able to […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Lizzo Played a 200-Year-Old Crystal Flute During a Concert, Revealing the Sounds of History](​ [Lizzo Played a 200-Year-Old Crystal Flute During a Concert, Revealing the Sounds of History] The Library of Congress says it worked with curators and Capitol Police to make Lizzo playing James Madison’s flute happen safely last night. This is Lizzo practicing at the library on Monday. The 1813 flute was gifted to Madison and later saved by Dolley Madison. Photo from LOC. pic.twitter.com/tImV8LvVCm — Chelsea Cirruzzo (@ChelseaCirruzzo) September 28, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[86-Year-Old Woman Has Fostered 189 Over Four Decades With No Plans of Stopping](​ [86-Year-Old Woman Has Fostered 189 Over Four Decades With No Plans of Stopping] Years after Hannah Ford’s husband passed away and her children began moving out of the home, she found that she had time on her hands but not many people around her anymore. Some folks would relish gaining back time for themselves, but not Ford—she's a woman who loves to give of herself. So instead of […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Depeche Mode Fan Throws a Roll of Film on Stage and the Band Mails Photos Back to Him]()​ [Depeche Mode Fan Throws a Roll of Film on Stage and the Band Mails Photos Back to Him] When @depechemode played Belfast in 1983, a young fan called Brian McDonnell, unable to bring a camera into the Ulster Hall, threw a roll of film with his name and address on it onto the stage and let DM take the pictures. These are what the band sent him back. pic.twitter.com/wAeAxuAcUY — Belfast Empire (@belfastEmpire) […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Artist Creates Mesmerizing Optical Illusions From Single Sheets of Paper](=)​ [Artist Creates Mesmerizing Optical Illusions From Single Sheets of Paper] Using just a single sheet of white paper, Parth Kothekar can create mesmerizing works of art. The India-based designer has been cutting, slicing, and manipulating paper for many years, producing intricate pieces inspired by nature, architecture, and beyond. His latest series transforms plain sheets of paper into optical illusions reminiscent of Dutch master M.C. Escher‘s […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Brad Pitt Debuts His First Sculpture Collection at a Finnish Art Museum]()​ [Brad Pitt Debuts His First Sculpture Collection at a Finnish Art Museum] pic.twitter.com/JDfGkvT7dH — PlanBEntertainment (@BradPittPlanB) September 18, 2022 Brad Pitt, the award-winning actor, producer, and humanitarian, can now add sculptor to his ever-growing list of successful careers. He debuted nine of his works at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland, on September 19, 2022. Pitt has already received high praise from even his biggest […] [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