My Modern Metflipped into My Modern Met7 hours agoClassically Inspired Paintings Elevated With Gold StreaksMy Modern Met - Regina SienraArtist Yifan Zhang creates awe-inspiring paintings that draw from the values of classic art. But for all the details of his subjects, that's not the only thing that makes his artworks so impressive. His paintings stand out for his precise inclusion of striking gold streaks, as if signaling that …
My Modern Metflipped into My Modern Met8 hours agoIron-Capped Teeth Make Komodo Dragons Even More TerrifyingMy Modern Met - Shiori ChenAt 10 feet long, venomous, and covered with a scaly suit of armor, Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are already terrifying—and fascinating—enough. And just to add to it, scientists have recently found that these giant lizards have iron-tipped teeth. Using chemical and structural imaging, the …
My Modern Metflipped into Science1 day agoBattery-Like Metals Generate "Dark Oxygen" in the Deep OceanMy Modern Met - Shiori ChenWe're all familiar with photosynthesis, the process by which plants use sunlight to generate oxygen. But have you ever heard of “dark oxygen”? This term is given to a phenomenon in which oxygen is produced on the sea floor without the typical process of photosynthesis. According to a recent study …
My Modern Metflipped into Inspiring1 day agoTeen Brother Steps up for Sister’s Father-Daughter DanceMy Modern Met - Regina SienraFor many little girls, father-daughter dances are key moments, but things can get tricky when dad is not around. This was the case for 6-year-old Harper, whose dance studio's annual summer showcase was approaching. Not willing to let his sister feel left out, her 14-year-old brother, Micah, proudly …
My Modern Metflipped into My Modern Met2 days agoDivers Find 3,000-Year-Old Statue With Human Fingerprints on It at Bottom of Lake in ItalyMy Modern Met - Regina SienraThe volcano-rich area of Gran Carro di Bolsena in Aiola, Italy, is somewhat shrouded in mystery—one that researchers only began to unravel in recent decades. And now, they found a piece that could offer a little more insight into those who once populated this region. During work at the underwater …
My Modern Metflipped into My Modern Met2 days agoDogs Are Helping Rewild Nature Reserves by Running Around With Bags Packed With SeedsMy Modern Met - Regina SienraMany centuries ago, wolves served an unexpected purpose in nature. As they roamed around, they would inadvertently get wildflower and grass seeds stuck in their fur. Then, these would be released elsewhere, establishing new colonies of plants and helping ecosystems thrive. Inspired by this, an …