My Modern Met - January 29 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ = ​ ​[Cherry Blossom Forecast Maps Predict When the 2024 Sakura Season Begins Across Japan](​ [Cherry Blossom Forecast Maps Predict When the 2024 Sakura Season Begins Across Japan] Cherry blossoms are a popular sightseeing event in Japan. But as much as we love these pink flowers, they are not around for long. To make the most out of the cherry blossom season, the forecasters at Weather News have shared a helpful map that shows when the cherry blossoms will begin to bloom across […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Video Captures a Black-Eyed Squid Dragging Thousands of Eggs Through the Ocean]()​ [Video Captures a Black-Eyed Squid Dragging Thousands of Eggs Through the Ocean]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Schmidt Ocean Institute (@schmidtocean) The ocean is full of creatures we have yet to learn a lot about. For example, did you know that some squids brood their eggs? But rather than sit on them like a hen would do on land, they swim […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Zaha Hadid Architecture Designs 688-Foot-Tall Tower with Cascading Interior Terraces](=)​ [Zaha Hadid Architecture Designs 688-Foot-Tall Tower with Cascading Interior Terraces] The large Chinese city of Xi'an is getting a new addition to its skyline thanks to Zaha Hadid Architects. Daxia Tower is a 688-foot-tall skyscraper that helps solidify the city's growing reputation as a technology hub. The commercial building will be located in the city's High-Tech Economic and Technological Development Zone and stands out for […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Community Helps Raise Over $100k for Beloved Austin Taquería That Helps Feed Those in Need](=)​ [Community Helps Raise Over $100k for Beloved Austin Taquería That Helps Feed Those in Need]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por ATX Free Fridge Project (@atxfreefridge) In the U.S. there are 6,500 food deserts, which are areas where people can't easily access fresh produce. To help fight this problem, Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, owners of Nixta Taquería in East Austin, Texas, became the pilot […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Ernest Cole’s Lost American Photos From the 1960s and 1970s Published for the First Time](​ [Ernest Cole’s Lost American Photos From the 1960s and 1970s Published for the First Time] Born in 1940 in South Africa, photographer Ernest Cole is known for his early work detailing the horrors of apartheid. As South Africa's first Black freelance photographer, he was in a unique position to detail what was happening. But in 1966, he was labeled a “banned person” and fled the country. His work as a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[teamLab Unveils Immersive Installations for New Tokyo Museum]()​ [teamLab Unveils Immersive Installations for New Tokyo Museum] International art collective teamLab is poised to reopen its acclaimed digital art museum. Moving from Tokyo's Mori Building to the city's Azabudai Hills Gallery, teamLab Borderless will be filled with massive new installations designed to draw visitors into a universe of light. The art collective has now unveiled some of the installations that will be […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Fans React to Barbie Movie’s Controversial Oscar Nominations and Snubs](​ [Fans React to Barbie Movie’s Controversial Oscar Nominations and Snubs] For many people around the world, Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie was a defining film of 2023, inspiring Barbie-core among other trends. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling brought a pair of plastic dolls to life, and, with the help of their director, created a heartfelt story. This past Tuesday, the film received eight Oscar nominations, including […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Billy Joel Will Release a New Song for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years](​ [Billy Joel Will Release a New Song for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years] There's new music from Billy Joel on the way. The 74-year-old singer-songwriter announced that he is releasing his first new song in nearly 20 years on February 1. The new single is titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” which Joel teased on social media with a short clip. The video announcement sees Joel playing a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Pair of Small 17th-Century Portrait Paintings by Rembrandt Are Rediscovered After 200 Years](​ [Pair of Small 17th-Century Portrait Paintings by Rembrandt Are Rediscovered After 200 Years] As one of the preeminent artists of the Dutch Golden Age, Rembrandt created some of the world's most famous paintings. His best known works were large-scale group portraits like The Night Watch and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp. However, a recent discovery puts a pair of much smaller paintings in the limelight. The Rijksmuseum […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Piece This Puzzle Together and Grow Your Own Visual Garden](=)​ [Piece This Puzzle Together and Grow Your Own Visual Garden] Houseplants are a great way to add a bit of color and life into your interior space. But cultivating the lush garden of your dreams can require a lot of work. Fortunately, by piecing together one of Galison's puzzles, you can grow beautiful plants without water and soil. All you need is a coffee table […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[People Are Praising Will Ferrell for Celebrating His Close Friend’s Transition in Road Trip Documentary]()​ [People Are Praising Will Ferrell for Celebrating His Close Friend’s Transition in Road Trip Documentary] Comedian Will Ferrell and his friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, are getting high praise for their road trip documentary Will & Harper. Currently, the film is at the Sundance Film Festival seeking distribution, and the duo has been chatting with journalists about their friendship journey, which started back on Saturday Night Live and was […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch Revealing GoPro Footage Shot by Cyclist on Streets of Pyongyang, North Korea](​ [Watch Revealing GoPro Footage Shot by Cyclist on Streets of Pyongyang, North Korea] North Korea is imbued with an aura of mystery due to the tight restrictions that shape the life of its citizens. Even tourism is tightly controlled and the footage that makes it out is limited—especially videos depicting everyday life there. Somehow, a rare video of a bike stroll around the streets of Pyongyang has made […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Jon Stewart Will Return to Host ‘The Daily Show’ Once a Week for Election Season]()​ [Jon Stewart Will Return to Host ‘The Daily Show’ Once a Week for Election Season] Comedian Jon Stewart is heading back to The Daily Show, the late-night staple he shaped during his 16-year tenure as host. Stewart will return to host the Comedy Central show each week on Mondays starting February 12 ahead of the election season. Stewart joined The Daily Show in 1999, changing the landscape of late night […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Gorgeous Nature Photography From the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year Contest]()​ [Gorgeous Nature Photography From the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year Contest] One of Canada's oldest and most beloved magazines, Canadian Geographic, is celebrating the country's talented photographers with its Canadian Photos of the Year competition. The 2023 contest saw over 8,000 entries, with 12 being singled out for their originality, technical skill, and visual impact. In addition, Brandon Broderick has been named Canadian Photographer of the Year […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[NASA Shares Photo of Distant Galaxies That Look Like a Penguin and an Egg]()​ [NASA Shares Photo of Distant Galaxies That Look Like a Penguin and an Egg] Stargazers can find constellations in all kinds of shapes in the sky. However, it takes a special eye–or rather, an advanced telescope—to find shapes in distant galaxies. NASA recently shared a photo originally taken in 2018 by the Spitzer and Hubble space telescopes which captures interacting galaxies Arp 142. Rather than being amorphous, these faraway […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Which Disney Character Are You? Take This Personality Quiz To Find Out [Quiz]](=)​ [Which Disney Character Are You? Take This Personality Quiz To Find Out [Quiz]] The world of Disney has been capturing imaginations over the course of the last century. From the iconic Mickey Mouse to new heroes like Moana and Elsa, there is always a Disney character that brings joy to our hearts. But which of these characters is actually most like your personality? We came up with nine […] [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