Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Environment
July 30, 2024

Scientists Discover That Climate Change Is Causing Longer Days

Global warming is having many disastrous effects on our planet, from more intense heat waves to hurricanes becoming stronger. Recently, scientists found yet another consequence of climate change: it's slowing down Earth's rotation, slightly extending the length of a day. Just as the melting of glaciers endangers animals and coastal communities, it has also contributed to this lengthening of the day.

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Funny
July 29, 2024

“Low Cost Cosplay” Creator Turns Himself Into Famous Pop Culture Characters With Unexpected Items

Halloween is typically when people wear costumes, but dressing up as someone or something else year-round can be a creative exercise. Just ask Anucha Saengchart, aka Lonelyman. The content creator routinely shares his funny costume ideas on Instagram. Every single pop culture character is game, but there is one unifying thread—they are all low-cost costumes, cleverly executed by whatever he has on hand.

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Sports
July 26, 2024

Paraplegic Athlete Kevin Piette Walks With Robot Exoskeleton To Carry the Olympic Torch

The Olympic torch relay is one of the most exciting events going into the Olympic Games. Athletes and luminaries of all ages carry the flame from Greece all the way to the host city in a display of sportsmanship and brotherhood. Among the final torchbearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics is French Paralympian Kevin Piette, who just made history as the first athlete to participate in the torch relay wearing an exoskeleton.

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Sculpture
July 25, 2024

Artist Turns Bolts, Nuts, and Other Scrap Metal Into Strikingly Detailed Sculptures

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. For Brazilian sculptor Michel Torres Costa, discarded metal scraps–particularly smaller parts like nuts and bolts—are sources of inspiration and serve as unexpected materials for his art. Using pieces that were otherwise headed to a landfill, he creates formidable metal sculptures that evoke strength and resourcefulness. Torres Costa's artistic journey began when he was only 15 years old and working as a welder.

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