My Modern Met - December 14 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[NASA’s Artemis I Mission Ends Successfully With Splashdown of Orion Capsule]()​ [NASA’s Artemis I Mission Ends Successfully With Splashdown of Orion Capsule] NASA's Artemis I mission has come to an end, putting mankind one step closer to a historic return to the Moon—and the eventual exploration of Mars. After a successful launch back in November, this crew-less mission had a duration of 25.5 days in which the Orion spaceship ran a series of in-orbit tests to help […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Winners of British Ecological Society Photo Contest Celebrate the Diversity of Nature](=)​ [Winners of British Ecological Society Photo Contest Celebrate the Diversity of Nature] The glowing eyes of a treefrog in Peru earned photographer Roberto Garcia Roa the grand prize of the British Ecological Society’s annual photography competition. Roa, a conservation photographer and evolutionary biologist at Lund University, took the image in Tambopata. This region of Peru is currently threatened by gold mining, making his photograph a stark reminder […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Politician Puts Pouting Son on Christmas Card](=)​ [Politician Puts Pouting Son on Christmas Card] Taking Christmas card photos can be difficult for a multitude of reasons, especially if you have a youngster. Sitting in perfectly posed positions isn’t exactly the most attractive activity to a toddler, and the Leigh family’s youngest didn’t hide his feelings about it. Back in 2015, Andrew Leigh, a member of Australia's House of Representatives, […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[World Cup Fans Wear Mirror Costumes That Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Video Game]()​ [World Cup Fans Wear Mirror Costumes That Look Like They’re Straight Out of a Video Game] On top of attending history-making matches, fans at the World Cup also use the occasion to flaunt their country’s colors and pay tribute to soccer legends. While the most common way to do it is by sporting a jersey of your favorite team or player, a team of Slovakia-based creatives are turning heads around Qatar […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Rainbow Ceramics Evoke Feelings of Happiness and Childhood Nostalgia](=)​ [Rainbow Ceramics Evoke Feelings of Happiness and Childhood Nostalgia] From planters to mugs, ceramics influence many aspects of our lives. So, choosing certain pottery pieces can make a big impact on the decor of your house, and your own personal style. That is why maker Christine Tenenholtz crafts exquisite ceramic pieces with a playful twist. Her array of rainbow-colored creations inspires joy and evokes […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[American Scientists Set to Announce Major Breakthrough with Nuclear Fusion](=)​ [American Scientists Set to Announce Major Breakthrough with Nuclear Fusion] The Department of Energy is expected to announce today that researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have made a “major scientific breakthrough.” On Sunday, the Financial Times teased that the announcement involved advancements made at the National Ignition Facility, or NIF. This facility, which opened in 2009, uses lasers to mimic the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Stunning Drip Paintings of Enigmatic Faces Emerging From Behind Colorful Veils]()​ [Stunning Drip Paintings of Enigmatic Faces Emerging From Behind Colorful Veils] Artist Steven Castillo puts his own spin on traditional portraiture. His series of acrylic paintings depict enigmatic female figures with cloth covering their faces and bodies, reminiscent of classical sculptures. Instead of a transparent veil, however, this material is filled with mesmerizing marble patterns in an array of psychedelic colors. To create these unusual fluid […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Banksy Is Releasing a Limited-Edition Print as a Fundraiser for Ukraine](=)​ [Banksy Is Releasing a Limited-Edition Print as a Fundraiser for Ukraine]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Banksy (@banksy) As the war in Ukraine enters its 10th month, artists have spent time raising money for the country as it battles Russian forces. One of the latest creatives to fundraise via their work is the elusive street artist Banksy. Working with the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Photographer Captures Portraits of ‘Grandma Divers’ Who Free Dive Deep Into the Sea [Interview]](​ [Photographer Captures Portraits of ‘Grandma Divers’ Who Free Dive Deep Into the Sea [Interview]] A group of women in the Korean province of Jeju dives deep beneath the water to collect seafood and other aquatic treasures. Known as Haenyeo (meaning “sea women”) they are part of a tradition that dates back to 434 CE. But they aren’t young people, as you might expect from a group who routinely conquers […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Japanese McDonald’s Restrooms Have Phone Cleaning Devices Built Into Their Sinks](​ [Japanese McDonald’s Restrooms Have Phone Cleaning Devices Built Into Their Sinks] Hand washing is taught from a very young age, and the recent height of the pandemic really reinforced its importance. But we don't give as much thought to the cleanliness of our phones, even though they pick up bacteria easily and can be 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat, according to scientists at the University […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[LEGO’s 10,001-Piece Eiffel Tower Set Is Its Tallest Set Ever Released](​ [LEGO’s 10,001-Piece Eiffel Tower Set Is Its Tallest Set Ever Released] Beloved toy company LEGO has done it again. The Danish company has taken inspiration from the real world and rendered it in a set of its iconic buildable toy blocks. Coming in at a grand total of 10,001 pieces, the LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower set is an incredible replica of the iconic Parisian landmark. When […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Glow-in-the-Dark Pendants Capture the Radiant Beauty of the Northern Lights](​ [Glow-in-the-Dark Pendants Capture the Radiant Beauty of the Northern Lights] The Northern Lights have long inspired creatives across many fields, from photographers to architects. However, it has also awakened the imagination of jewelry designers such as Osman Alkan, a Turkey-based architect, sculptor, and luthier whose Etsy store Moi and Zoe offers magnificent pendants that showcase the intense colors of the auroras. The artisan’s pieces even […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[86-Year-old Flight Attendant Has Been Flying the Skies for 65 Years, Breaking World Records](​ [86-Year-old Flight Attendant Has Been Flying the Skies for 65 Years, Breaking World Records] When Bette Nash was a teenager in the early 1950s, she took her first flight out of Reagan National Airport. Nash said she fell in love with “the spiffy appearances and gracious manners of the crew members.” Shortly after in 1957, she started her career in aviation with Eastern Airlines, which eventually became American Airlines. More […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Deer Remembers a Famous Friend Years After He Helped Rescue Him]()​ [Deer Remembers a Famous Friend Years After He Helped Rescue Him]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Travis Tritt (@realtravistritt) Years ago, an orphaned baby fawn found shelter on country singer Travis Tritt’s porch. It was a rainy morning, and the deer kept Tritt company as he sipped his coffee. His 45-acre property is a frequent place for wildlife to visit, but […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Giant Animal Sculptures Question the Practice of Hunting for Game Trophies](=)​ [Giant Animal Sculptures Question the Practice of Hunting for Game Trophies] The tradition of keeping animal trophies has been around for centuries. French artist Quentin Garel explores the practice of hunting game for sport in his series of large-scale sculptures. Cast from bronze or carved from wood, these massive works of art are installed in rooms and outdoor spaces, resembling slain animals that have been taxidermied […] [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