My Modern Met - January 25 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[NASA and USPS Release Commemorative Stamps Featuring James Webb Space Telescope Photos](​ [NASA and USPS Release Commemorative Stamps Featuring James Webb Space Telescope Photos] Since NASA's James Webb Space Telescope began its mission in 2022, we have seen stunning images of astronomic sights like the Pillars of Creation and the Ring Nebula. To commemorate this powerful telescope, NASA and the U.S. Postal Service have released two commemorative Priority Mail stamps featuring the JWST's most recognizable images. The first is […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Scientists Discover Water Ice Deposits on Mars That Are More Than 2 Miles Thick](=)​ [Scientists Discover Water Ice Deposits on Mars That Are More Than 2 Miles Thick] At present, Mars is known as arid, dry, and dusty. The Red Planet is seemingly the antithesis of the water-rich blue-green surface of Earth. However, water once river the surface of Mars, carving channels for rivers and leaving behind the remnants of lake beds. Beyond the dusty surface, water remains on the planet, trapped in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Japan Becomes Fifth Country to Successfully Land on the Moon](=)​ [Japan Becomes Fifth Country to Successfully Land on the Moon] Japan has just made history by becoming the fifth country to successfully land on the Moon. Along the way, they debuted a technology that could optimize space exploration in the future. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), a probe with the mission of landing within just 100 […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Lottery Winner Vows To Donate Portion of $4M Winnings to Animal Welfare]()​ [Lottery Winner Vows To Donate Portion of $4M Winnings to Animal Welfare]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Massachusetts State Lottery (@mastatelottery) What would you do if you won the lottery? Many would opt for a new house, or maybe a nice vacation. For one recent winner, however, it's his four-legged friends that come first. Massachusetts resident Paul Riley recently won the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Incredible Winners of the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards]()​ [Incredible Winners of the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards] Photographer Francis Leroy rose to the top of the competition and was named Photographer of the Year at the 2023 Tokyo International Foto Awards. The photographer's artistic look at how the waves of the ocean merge with a sandy beach beat out thousands of entries to the contest. A jury of renowned photography experts, curators, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Weathered Façades of Gritty Urban Buildings Are Meticulously Replicated in Tiny Sculptures](=)​ [Weathered Façades of Gritty Urban Buildings Are Meticulously Replicated in Tiny Sculptures] Browsing through Joshua Smith‘s portfolio of scale models feels like walking through a tiny city. The Australia-based artist spares no detail in his replicas of small businesses, restaurants, and gritty buildings. Everything from stacks of newspapers to graffiti has been carefully rendered to look just like the real-life inspiration. Smith has been creating miniatures since […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Self-Balancing Robotic Wheelchair Helps Give Visibility to Those With Disabilities](​ [Self-Balancing Robotic Wheelchair Helps Give Visibility to Those With Disabilities]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by CHRONUS Robotics (@chronusrobotics) There are many privileges that come with being able-bodied. Just the act of standing up or sitting down without assistance, or reaching for something on a taller shelf, are simple acts that are often taken for granted. Lithuania-based company Chronus Robotics […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Watch Green Day Perform a Surprise Acoustic Set in a Packed NYC Subway Station](=)​ [Watch Green Day Perform a Surprise Acoustic Set in a Packed NYC Subway Station] The New York City subway is no stranger to buskers, filling the city's underground with music. But every once in a while, commuters are serenaded by world-famous rockstars. Green Day recently took to a subway station in Midtown Manhattan to perform a surprise acoustic set for passersby. The unexpected performance was taped as part of […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Rare Photo of a Crab-Eating Macaque Wins World’s Largest Underwater Photo Contest]()​ [Rare Photo of a Crab-Eating Macaque Wins World’s Largest Underwater Photo Contest] The world's largest underwater photo contest has revealed the results of its coveted competition and the winners are spectacular. Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, gave out over $120,000 in prizes to photographers in 14 different categories, as well as the overall winner. Photographer Suliman Alatiqi made a big splash […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Researchers Report First Conversation Between Humans and Humpback Whales](​ [Researchers Report First Conversation Between Humans and Humpback Whales] Being able to talk to animals sounds like a fictional childhood dream, but it seems mankind may have just taken the first step to make it a reality. Researchers from the SETI Institute—founded by astronomers Carl Sagan and Jill Tarter—report what may have been the first conversation between humans and humpback whales in the animal’s […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Animal Shelter Celebrates All Pets Being Adopted for the First Time in Almost 50 Years]()​ [Animal Shelter Celebrates All Pets Being Adopted for the First Time in Almost 50 Years] Across the country, animal shelters are overcrowded with cats, dogs, and other pets. This is all the more reason to celebrate Adams County SPCA‘s rare accomplishment. Back in December 2023, the Pennsylvania shelter shared uplifting news that all of their animals were adopted—the first time it has happened in nearly 50 years. The announcement came […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Learn the Secrets of How to Create These Atmospheric, Geometric Landscape Paintings](​ [Learn the Secrets of How to Create These Atmospheric, Geometric Landscape Paintings] Polish artist Luiza Niechoda infuses her expressive landscape paintings with a style that is uniquely her own. Her moody, atmospheric work mixes realism with geometric abstraction for an impressive result. Luckily, for students of My Modern Met Academy, Niechoda is happy to share the techniques she uses to create these pixelated landscapes. In her Acrylic […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Last Chance To Visit the Gundam Factory in Japan Before It Closes in March 2024](=)​ [Last Chance To Visit the Gundam Factory in Japan Before It Closes in March 2024] In 2020, the Gundam Factory in Yokohama, Japan, unveiled the world's tallest robot. Not only does the 60-foot-tall machine tower over the crowds of people who flock to see it, but it is also capable of movement. The colorful RX-78 Gundam manages to walk, kneel, turn its head, and point to the sky despite weighing […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Klamath River Is Flowing Free for the First Time in a Century](=)​ [Klamath River Is Flowing Free for the First Time in a Century] The rivers of the west dominate their landscapes, from mountains to canyons. They are critical habitats for fish, amphibians, and fowl. They are also central to the histories and present cultures of the region's many Indigenous tribes. The Klamath River is among these watery landmarks. However, its powerful flow has been severely hampered by a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Realistically Carved Octopus Joins Together Two Pianos To Form One Surreal Sculpture](=)​ [Realistically Carved Octopus Joins Together Two Pianos To Form One Surreal Sculpture] Artist Maskull Lasserre has transformed two pianos into one sculpture in this thrilling piece titled The Third Octave. Joined together by the tentacles of a realistically carved octopus, the work is a testament to the artist's willingness to take risks in order to see surprising outcomes. It took about 2,000 hours to complete the work, with […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Lost Tudor Wall Paintings Found in Cambridge University Building]()​ [Lost Tudor Wall Paintings Found in Cambridge University Building] The Tudors are arguably the most famous of England's monarchs, with the exception of the present House of Windsor. However, the violent and extreme marital activities of Henry VIII and the “Merry England” of his daughter Queen Elizabeth tend to dominate the public perception of the dynasty. The beginning of the House of Tudor was […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Italian Photographer Waits 6 Years to Get Perfectly Aligned Photo of the Moon, a Mountain, and a Basilica](=)​ [Italian Photographer Waits 6 Years to Get Perfectly Aligned Photo of the Moon, a Mountain, and a Basilica] Italian photographer Valerio Minato gives a magical view of the Moon thanks to a cleverly aligned photo. Taken just outside of Turin, the image shows the Basilica of Superga and Monviso mountain completely centered against the Moon. It's a special moment that he's been envisioning since 2017 when he first realized that the mountain peak […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Transforms Sheets of Paper Into Meticulously Laser-Cut Designs]()​ [Artist Transforms Sheets of Paper Into Meticulously Laser-Cut Designs] Over the past several years, paper artists have demonstrated the versatility of their common fibrous material. While some cut or carve paper by hand, others merge traditional craftsmanship with digital design. Such is the case for Ibbini Studio. Abu Dhabi-based artist Julia Ibbini works with computer scientist Stéphane Noyer to create sculptural paper works inspired […] [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