My Modern Met - August 6 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Learn How To Stretch Your Own Canvas and More in This Masterclass](​ [Learn How To Stretch Your Own Canvas and More in This Masterclass] With the likes of Amazon, Blick, and Michael’s just a click away, it's easier than ever to buy canvas boards or pre-stretched canvases to paint on. Yet many artists still prefer to stretch their own canvas. Along with being able to create any sized canvas you could possibly imagine, stretching your own canvas gives you […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Underwater Archeologists Discover Ornate 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Floor in Italy]()​ [Underwater Archeologists Discover Ornate 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic Floor in Italy]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by ParcoArcheologicoCampiFlegrei (@pa_fleg) Italy's archeological wonders aren't only buried underground, they're also under the sea. The partially submerged town of Baia, on the Gulf of Naples, proves this. Baia was built as a fashionable resort town for the wealthy that reached its peak at the […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Gymnast With Spinal Injury Turns To Shooting and Wins Guatemala’s First-Ever Gold Medal at Olympics]()​ [Gymnast With Spinal Injury Turns To Shooting and Wins Guatemala’s First-Ever Gold Medal at Olympics]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Adriana Ruano Oliva (@adrianaruano95) On Wednesday, July 31, Adriana Ruano, a 29-year-old from Guatemala, won her country’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Not only did she accomplish this milestone for her homeland, but the former gymnast also fulfilled her goal of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Powerful Winning Images From the 2024 Mangrove Photography Awards](​ [Powerful Winning Images From the 2024 Mangrove Photography Awards] Mangroves are an essential part of the ecosystem, providing habitat for thousands of species and stabilizing shorelines, yet they are under threat. In fact, less than half of Earth's original mangrove forest cover remains. To raise awareness about the importance of mangroves and the current threat they face, the Mangrove Action Project has organized the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Reimagines Paris Olympics in Miniature With Common Items and Tiny Figures]()​ [Artist Reimagines Paris Olympics in Miniature With Common Items and Tiny Figures] For over 13 years, Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka has been captivating audiences with whimsical scenes crafted from miniature figures and household objects. His ongoing project, Miniature Calendar, features a new image every day, proving that his imagination and dedication to his craft knows no bounds. Occasionally, Tanaka takes his creativity a step further by creating […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Titanium Heart Successfully Implanted Into Human for the First Time](=)​ [Titanium Heart Successfully Implanted Into Human for the First Time] The idea of a mechanical heart might seem like a plotline from a science fiction movie, but the Texas Heart Institute (THI); BiVACOR®, a clinical-stage medical device company; Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center; and Baylor College of Medicine have made it a reality. The group has just announced the first successful in-human implantation of the […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artist Paints Striking Portraits of Real Women of Color as Fearless Female Warriors](=)​ [Artist Paints Striking Portraits of Real Women of Color as Fearless Female Warriors] Artist Tim Okamura first heard about Tomoe Gozen, a Onna-Bugeisha or “woman warrior” about 10 years ago, but the story stuck with him ever since. “I think the fact that the female samurai fought alongside men, had the same responsibilities and expectations resonated with me deeply,” he tells My Modern Met. In this figure, he […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Largest Geothermal Development in America Taking Shape in Utah](​ [Largest Geothermal Development in America Taking Shape in Utah] Shifting to clean energy is a priority for fighting the steady march of catastrophic climate change. Despite the proliferating options for cleaner power, mankind remains quite dependent on coal and oil. Solar, wind, and even ocean wave-generated power are all renewable, clean options for powering our lives and homes. Another super promising source of energy is Earth itself. Geothermal power […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Clever Dog Learns to “Pay” for Cookies With a Leaf After Watching Students Use Money](​ [Clever Dog Learns to “Pay” for Cookies With a Leaf After Watching Students Use Money] Dogs are highly intelligent creatures—and the smartest ones learn things by simply observing the world around them. A perfect example of this is a black dog named Negro who lives in a school in Colombia. He is a guardian, keeping an eye on students in their daily routine, which the school authorities have rewarded by […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Textile Artist Captures the Beauty of Nature With Colorful Woven Landscapes](​ [Textile Artist Captures the Beauty of Nature With Colorful Woven Landscapes] Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in history, and Chicago-based artist Adrienne Lee keeps the ancient art form alive with her Painted Sky Textiles. She uses colorful yarn and a loom to render intricate textile landscapes that capture the beauty of the hills, meadows, mountains, seas, and skies. Before Lee starts on a single […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[NASA Releases Stunning New Photographs to Celebrate Chandra Space Telescope’s 25th Anniversary](=)​ [NASA Releases Stunning New Photographs to Celebrate Chandra Space Telescope’s 25th Anniversary] NASA launched the Chandra X-ray Observatory in 1999 to capture photos of high-energy regions of the universe, including exploding stars and other celestial marvels. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its launch, NASA just released 25 never-before-seen photographs captured by Chandra, which show dazzling scenes from some of the furthest reaches of space. “For a […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Olympics Then and Now: Watch How Different the Games Were a Century Ago](=)​ [Olympics Then and Now: Watch How Different the Games Were a Century Ago] State-of-the-art technology and round-the-clock coverage surrounds the Olympic Games these days, but one thing has remained a constant since the beginning of the age-old competition: people from all corners of the Earth excitedly gather to celebrate the top athletes in the world. This mission of uniting the world with sports has been at the center […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Hilarious TikTok Trend Shows Why Amateur Athletes Didn’t Make the Olympic Cut](​ [Hilarious TikTok Trend Shows Why Amateur Athletes Didn’t Make the Olympic Cut] @www.ihaveacrushonyou maybe next year ! #olympics #iwillbethenextsteelejohnson or #simonebiles ♬ Star Spangled (Bass Boosted) – SNC When watching the Olympics, it's hard not to be wowed by the talents of the athletes. The games are often the culmination of a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication. But for every athlete who ends up in the Olympics, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles Bow Down to Rebeca Andrade at Olympic Gymnastics’ First All-Black Podium](=)​ [Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles Bow Down to Rebeca Andrade at Olympic Gymnastics’ First All-Black Podium] Embed from Getty Images Simone Biles has been at the center of many stories during her 2024 Paris Olympics run, from shutting down negative comments to her becoming the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history. But during her final competition, she stepped to the side and paid her respects to her fiercest competitor in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Rescued Baby Bird Is Wrapped in a Tortilla To Keep It Warm and Safe Until Wildlife Experts Arrive]()​ [Rescued Baby Bird Is Wrapped in a Tortilla To Keep It Warm and Safe Until Wildlife Experts Arrive] In many instances, saving a defenseless animal requires quick thinking. Besides picking them up and bringing them inside, it's usually essential to keep them warm and cozy to ensure not only their comfort, but also their survival. That's why a woman in Texas is being commended for her clever idea. After her family found a […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Watch 100,000 Dominoes Topple Over in This Mesmerizing Record-Breaking Installation](=)​ [Watch 100,000 Dominoes Topple Over in This Mesmerizing Record-Breaking Installation]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por National Building Museum (@nationalbuildingmuseum) This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Dominoes are one of the most easily entertaining games out there, but they can […] [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