My Modern Met - September 7 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Insightful Color Atlas Shows Incredible Hues Fungi Can Produce](​ [Insightful Color Atlas Shows Incredible Hues Fungi Can Produce] Nature is full of color. Whether in the fur of animals, the petals of flowers, or even a swirly sky, you can go outside and find any shade you can think of. But did you know mushrooms also come in all the colors of the rainbow? Inspired by the world around us, designer, artist, and […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[15 Exceptional Winners From the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest](​ [15 Exceptional Winners From the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest] The reFocus Awards has announced the winners of its annual Black & White Photo Contest, and the results are incredible. With entrants from 49 countries, the winners are a powerful, exciting representation of photography talent worldwide. From a clever photo of cats to an artistic look at different body types, the images demonstrate the creative […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Hurdler Karsten Warholm Face off in Thrilling 100M Sprint Showdown]()​ [Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis and Hurdler Karsten Warholm Face off in Thrilling 100M Sprint Showdown] Embed from Getty Images During the Olympics, people said that it would be nice to see a regular person at the competitions, just to see how they would fare. And if not possible, it would be at least fun to watch competitors try their hands at other disciplines that aren't their expertise. While it's hard […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Insightful Map Shows the Language Each Country Around the World Wants To Learn the Most]()​ [Insightful Map Shows the Language Each Country Around the World Wants To Learn the Most] Today, it is easier than ever to learn a new language. And while AI translators and dubbed shows are more common, many people understand the true beauty of immersing oneself in a different tongue. However, which language people wish they could speak varies around the world, as it is dictated by a ton of circumstances. […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Swedish Armed Forces Campaign Champions LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Pride](​ [Swedish Armed Forces Campaign Champions LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Pride] Campaign from The Swedish Armed Forces byu/JocoselyDouble43 ingay In Sweden, every person between the ages of 16 and 70 is required to serve in the country’s defense forces. While many are conscripted into the military, the Swedish Armed Forces are committed to ensuring that no one feels intimidated by the prospect. When Sweden hosted EuroPride, […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Asia-Inspired Vertical Tattoos Transform Skin Into Portals to Ancient and Mythical Worlds]()​ [Asia-Inspired Vertical Tattoos Transform Skin Into Portals to Ancient and Mythical Worlds] Tattoos offer a unique and lasting way to visually communicate your personality and interests, turning your skin into a canvas for self-expression. A Singapore-based artist named EQ brings this idea to life by creating colorful designs where characters and elements of nature seem to emerge from rectangular frames and onto the wearer’s skin. From temples […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Armless Archer Wows the World With Bull’s-Eye in Opening Round at Paris Paralympics](=)​ [Armless Archer Wows the World With Bull’s-Eye in Opening Round at Paris Paralympics]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por Dr Arvind T Yadav (@arvindyadav) The story of India's Paralympic archer Sheetal Devi was already a marvelous one before she even arrived in Paris. The 17-year-old is one of four armless archers competing, and the only woman. Her star reached new heights when she […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[How One Japanese Mayor Defied Naysayers and Built a Floodgate That Then Saved His Village From a Tsunami](​ [How One Japanese Mayor Defied Naysayers and Built a Floodgate That Then Saved His Village From a Tsunami] Fudai is a 2,600-person village in northeastern Japan. Like many similar towns, it relies on fishing and agriculture. But despite its unassuming appearance, Fudai made international headlines following the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan. The town was pretty much left unscathed, and it was all thanks to one man—Kotoku Wamura, who died […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Study Reveals How Exercising Only on the Weekends Affects the Human Body]()​ [Study Reveals How Exercising Only on the Weekends Affects the Human Body] Exercise is good for your health: everyone knows that. But fitting exercise into your life can be easier said than done. Children, jobs, housekeeping, friendships—they all take time. Exercise can become an afterthought. But some reassuring news was recently shared in Nature Aging. A team of researchers studied thousands of subjects across the United Kingdom, […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Psychedelic Landscape Paintings Capture the Spirit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains]()​ [Psychedelic Landscape Paintings Capture the Spirit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains] Lake Tahoe-based plein air artist Phyllis Shafer brings the mountains, lakes, and forests of the American West to life in vibrant oil paint. But instead of going for photorealism, she focuses on capturing the energy of the landscape with twisted perspectives and a touch of the surreal. Having grown up in a rural area of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[The 6 Best Photography Backdrops of 2024](​ [The 6 Best Photography Backdrops of 2024] Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just a beginner, a good photography backdrop is a staple for every studio photographer. It gives you a clean slate to stage your photos on, whether you’re photographing your favorite jewelry or a newly engaged couple. From a DIY green screen to fake marble, we found the best photography […] [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