My Modern Met - May 22 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Sleek Travel Trailer Can Charge an Electric Vehicle on Long Road Trip Adventures]()​ [Sleek Travel Trailer Can Charge an Electric Vehicle on Long Road Trip Adventures] As electric vehicles (EV) are becoming commonplace on the streets of big cities, they are often harder to adapt for road trips and longer outdoor adventures. One hesitation is their driving range; at this point, an EV can't go as far as a gas-powered car, and charging stations can be few and far between. Towing […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Harrison Ford Is Moved to Tears by Standing Ovation During ‘Indiana Jones’ Premiere at Cannes](=)​ [Harrison Ford Is Moved to Tears by Standing Ovation During ‘Indiana Jones’ Premiere at Cannes] Indiana Jones is one of the most beloved characters in movie history. With the fifth installment of the saga, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, coming out soon, the sun will be setting on the adventures of the globetrotting archaeologist after over 40 years. The new film had its world premiere at the 76th […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[DNA Analysis Reveals Interesting Information About the Origins of Native Americans]()​ [DNA Analysis Reveals Interesting Information About the Origins of Native Americans] Using DNA analysis, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made some surprising discoveries about the ancestry of Native Americans. They looked at mitochondrial DNA passed down in females to follow the trail of an ancestral lineage that might link East Asian Paleolithic-age populations to founding populations in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Bear Wakes Up From Long Nap Looking Hilariously Disheveled]()​ [Bear Wakes Up From Long Nap Looking Hilariously Disheveled] You know the feeling. After enjoying nice break on the weekend, Monday morning hits you like a ton of bricks. You wake up experiencing something close to dread and you reluctantly get out of bed. Then, you drag your feet to the coffee maker with your eyes half closed. Well, imagine what it’s like a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Textile Artist Chronicles Each Day With Stitches on Year-Long Embroidered Tapestry]()​ [Textile Artist Chronicles Each Day With Stitches on Year-Long Embroidered Tapestry] Textile artist Karen Turner marks the passage of time through embroidery stitches. In her Intuitive Daily Stitching project, Turner adds thread marks to fabric to chronicle each day. She fills in pre-drawn circles and squares with various stitches, from a simple running stitch to more complicated French knots. The stitched days sit side by side […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Mexican Family Quits Fishing Industry and Creates a Sea Turtle Conservation Group](​ [Mexican Family Quits Fishing Industry and Creates a Sea Turtle Conservation Group]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Grupo Tortuguero (@grupo_tortuguero) For many, conservation is a work of passion stemming from a desire to do good. For one Mexican man and his family who have decided to devote their lives to conservation, it also comes from a place of gratitude. What’s truly […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Powerful Portraits Honor the Stories of People With Physical Differences]()​ [Powerful Portraits Honor the Stories of People With Physical Differences] Photography can be an empowering tool used to tell stories of those whose voices might struggle to be heard. An image can communicate a lot without words, as is the case with Sujata Setia’s project called Changing the Conversation. The series features people with physical differences as a way to honor their resilience in the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Pizzeria Singers Dazzle the World With Their Awe-Inspiring Covers of Classic Songs](​ [Pizzeria Singers Dazzle the World With Their Awe-Inspiring Covers of Classic Songs] There are covers that are thought to be better than the original. Take, for example, Johnny Cash's version of “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails, or Jeff Buckley's rendition of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. They are in the realm of famous singers covering equally well-known composers. But there are some musicians, who, despite their perceived obscurity, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Performer Poignantly Explores the Paths of Relationships in a Gravity-Defying Dance]()​ [Performer Poignantly Explores the Paths of Relationships in a Gravity-Defying Dance] French dancer Yoann Bourgeois has dazzled the world with mesmerizing choreographies that explore life's trials and tribulations. He has previously illustrated how success is rarely linear through an acrobatic routine featuring a staircase and a trampoline, which marveled onlookers given the grace with which he fell and was propelled back. Now, another of his works is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch an Athletic Kitty Jump Through Obstacles With Increasing Difficulty]()​ [Watch an Athletic Kitty Jump Through Obstacles With Increasing Difficulty] If you've ever been around a cat, you know they can be quite athletic. Felines are often incredible jumpers who have a knack for getting through very narrow species. These qualities, in fact, have inspired many to say that “cats are liquid.” As if to further prove this, a TikTok account produces videos featuring narrow […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Innovative Concept Takes Visitors Underground in the National Archeological Museum of Athens](=)​ [Innovative Concept Takes Visitors Underground in the National Archeological Museum of Athens] Though their proposal didn't win the competition, Kengo Kuma and Associates and K-Studio created a memorable design for the expansion of the National Archeological Museum in Athens, Greece. Titled Unearth, the underground extension looks like it was formed by slightly raising the earth as a tent for archeological treasures. The idea is that the design […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Thought-Provoking Film Explores ‘A History of the World According to Getty Images’](​ [Thought-Provoking Film Explores ‘A History of the World According to Getty Images’] Embed from Getty Images Getty Images is a giant in the world of photography, another venture by Getty family members of oil money and museum fame. The internet database harbors millions upon millions of images and film clips, from stock photography for advertisers to iconic historic footage. The archives—which offer some free embeds as well […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Tragic True Story of How a Boy in 1960s Mexico Found a Radioactive Capsule]()​ [Tragic True Story of How a Boy in 1960s Mexico Found a Radioactive Capsule] We don't expect to hear much about radioactive capsules, but they continue to make the news. In February 2023, there was a shocking loss and miraculous finding of the pea-sized Australian capsule full of Caesium-137. While these events startled people around the world and sent the Australian authorities into a frenzied search, capsules getting lost is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Tokyo Art Museum Reveals the Creative Process of Heatherwick Studio’s Greatest Designs]()​ [Tokyo Art Museum Reveals the Creative Process of Heatherwick Studio’s Greatest Designs] Tokyo's Mori Art Museum is highlighting the work of acclaimed design firm Heatherwick Studio. The award-winning studio was founded by British designer Thomas Heatherwick in 1994, and this is its first solo exhibition. Twenty-eight of Heatherwick's best designs are highlighted in a comprehensive look at its evolution. By focusing on the entire creative process, the […] [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