My Modern Met - January 19 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Firefighter Cuts a Hole in a Boy’s Toy Helmet So It Fits Over His Natural Hair](​ [Firefighter Cuts a Hole in a Boy’s Toy Helmet So It Fits Over His Natural Hair] When danger strikes, firefighters are heroes who put their lives at risk to keep everyone safe. But in calmer moments, they can also go the extra mile for someone with something so simple yet impactful. This is especially heartwarming when children are at the receiving end of their kindness. In the past, we've seen a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Mother and Son Perform an Unexpected Dance Routine at His Wedding](​ [Mother and Son Perform an Unexpected Dance Routine at His Wedding] Hoping to make their wedding even more memorable, many grooms and brides have chosen to do choreographed first dances. These can range from the traditional to the fun, but at one particular wedding, the twist was not on the dance itself, but its protagonist. A viral video shows a groom and his mother sharing a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[All 13 Full Moons From 2023 Together in One Brilliant Photo]()​ [All 13 Full Moons From 2023 Together in One Brilliant Photo] Photographer Ivana Fanti is fascinated by the Moon. Believing it to be a source of creative energy, it's often the subject of her astrophotography. Her Instagram feed is filled with incredible images that are a testament to her determination and dedication to photographing the Earth's satellite. To close out 2023, she posted one image that […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Adorable New Addition to Utah Zoo Is Also World’s Deadliest Cat](=)​ [Adorable New Addition to Utah Zoo Is Also World’s Deadliest Cat]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Hogle Zoo (@hoglezoo) When we think of fearsome wild cats, tigers, lions, and leopards are usually the first species that come to mind. As it turns out, the most dangerous cat isn't the largest. But it is very cute. Utah's Hogle Zoo introduced an […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Clever Packaging Reimagines Yarn Skeins as Fluffy Wool Sheep]()​ [Clever Packaging Reimagines Yarn Skeins as Fluffy Wool Sheep] Starting a new knitting project usually requires a trip to the craft store to pick up some yarn. While most yarn skeins tend to look similar, artist Gwyn Lewis has found a way to infuse whimsy into its presentation. Her sheep-shaped packaging cradles the yarn in the body of the animal to make it look […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[World’s Oldest Piece of Fossilized Skin Is Discovered in Oklahoma Cave](=)​ [World’s Oldest Piece of Fossilized Skin Is Discovered in Oklahoma Cave] A skin fossil smaller than a fingernail is making big waves for the information it may give about the development of vertebrates. The sample was discovered in Oklahoma's Richards Spur, a vast limestone cave system. While these caves are rife with fossils, finding fossilized skin is quite rare. And this fossil, which is described in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Cats Who Joined Tough Street Gangs Show Off Their Bling in These Funny AI-Generated Images]()​ [Cats Who Joined Tough Street Gangs Show Off Their Bling in These Funny AI-Generated Images] Cats can be ruthless when they feel like it. Those who have ever been around one know they rarely follow orders, can be daring, and even throw punches when they are annoyed. That's why, in another universe, it wouldn't be completely out of character to see them ruling the streets. In one of the funniest […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Christina Applegate Tears up While Receiving Standing Ovation at Emmy Awards Amid MS Battle]()​ [Christina Applegate Tears up While Receiving Standing Ovation at Emmy Awards Amid MS Battle] The 2024 Emmy Awards were full of exciting reunions and inspiring speeches. But no other moment was as poignant as actress Christina Applegate's appearance on stage. The Married… With Children star had mostly withdrawn from the public eye since she announced she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021. So when she took the stage, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Winners of the People Photography Award Embrace the Diverse Beauty of Humanity]()​ [Winners of the People Photography Award Embrace the Diverse Beauty of Humanity] Street photographer Billy Dinh won The Independent Photographer‘s People Photography Award. His street scene taken in Kolkata, India, captured the attention of acclaimed photographer Michael Yamashita, who judged the competition. Yamashita, who has worked with National Geographic for over four decades, handpicked the 10 winners and finalists. “This frame is compositionally strong and complex with […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Meet the Picasso Moth: Mother Nature’s Insect That Looks Like a Work of Abstract Art]()​ [Meet the Picasso Moth: Mother Nature’s Insect That Looks Like a Work of Abstract Art] Many people think of insects as icky, and moths particularly as the rather dull cousins of more flashy butterflies. But moths, which are much more common than butterflies with over 160,000 documented species, are far from boring and dull. They come in beautiful varieties, including the iridescent glamour of the Diva Moth, the thick fur […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Digital Atlas of Over 380,000 Galaxies Is Made Available Online](=)​ [Digital Atlas of Over 380,000 Galaxies Is Made Available Online] The universe is so vast that it would be impossible to map all of it. However, with 383,620 galaxies under its belt, the Siena Galaxy Atlas (SGA) covers a significant portion. The online archive uses data from three Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Legacy Surveys collected between 2014 and 2017 (known as the DESI Legacy Surveys) […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Kayaker Encounters Massive Whale Tail Sticking Up Out of the Water](​ [Kayaker Encounters Massive Whale Tail Sticking Up Out of the Water] Seeing a whale in real life is an incredible moment. Many adventurers book whale-watching tours just to catch a glimpse of this magnificent animal. However, it's not often that people will encounter one unintentionally. But that's exactly what happened to transparent kayaker Brodie Moss. As he glided his boat through blue waters, he spotted the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Archeologists Open 2,600-Year-Old Etruscan Tomb Unearthing Ancient Treasures](​ [Archeologists Open 2,600-Year-Old Etruscan Tomb Unearthing Ancient Treasures] Before the ancient Romans built the Colosseum and other amazing feats of engineering, the Etruscans ruled parts of Italy. Their territory extended from the Veneto region to Campania at its highest point. However, its rise was brought to an end during the Roman-Etruscan wars. While overshadowed by its successor, remnants of the Etruscans can still […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Stunning Winners of the Inaugural Nature Photography Contest](​ [Stunning Winners of the Inaugural Nature Photography Contest] Though only in its first year, the Nature Photography Contest has already proven to be a space where excellent photography and a love for the planet come together. Celebrated photojournalist Alain Schroeder was named Photographer of the Year and, as part of his prize, will have the opportunity to name a country where he'd like […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Lasers Uncover 2,500-Year–Old Cities Underneath the Amazon Rainforest](​ [Lasers Uncover 2,500-Year–Old Cities Underneath the Amazon Rainforest] The Amazon Rainforest hides many mysteries. Yet unknown species scurry under the dense canopy of leaves and its plants may hold hidden cures to diseases. Under the greenery also lies the relics of thousands of years of history and human occupation. The Amazon has been inhabited for at least 13,000 years—it has never been an […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[AI “Completes” Keith Haring’s Intentionally Unfinished Last Artwork, Sparks Controversy]()​ [AI “Completes” Keith Haring’s Intentionally Unfinished Last Artwork, Sparks Controversy] In last few years, the art world has been flooded with controversy over the dramatic rise of AI art. While we have seen some artists and designers incorporating artificial intelligence into their practice, many others have remained firmly against it, especially as it relates to copyright. A recent incident has thrown the ethical concerns of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Explore Color and Learn New Techniques in This Acrylic Painting Masterclass (Now on Pre-Sale!)](​ [Explore Color and Learn New Techniques in This Acrylic Painting Masterclass (Now on Pre-Sale!)] My Modern Met Academy is starting 2024 with a new painting course led by artist Luiza Niechoda. We've been a fan of the Polish artist's moody pixelated acrylic landscapes and couldn't wait to see what she'd come up with when we invited her to create a course. Her online acrylic painting class, which spans three […] [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