My Modern Met - October 26 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​[Toxic Algae Turns Lake Erie Bright Green](=)​ [Toxic Algae Turns Lake Erie Bright Green] Anyone who lives near the Great Lakes of North America is likely familiar with the green algae that can encroach upon its deep blue waters. The Great Lakes hold a fifth of Earth's fresh surface water. They are incredibly valuable aquifers and ecosystems, hosting plenty of plant and animal life. But like all ecosystems, they […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Evocative New Book Surveys the Color Palettes Used by Renowned Artists](​ [Evocative New Book Surveys the Color Palettes Used by Renowned Artists] Color palettes have drastically evolved to accommodate new movements and attitudes throughout art history. Whether it be limited as in De Stijl or explosive as in Fauvism, the use of color offers an exciting glimpse into an artist’s techniques and influences. An evocative new book by British art historian Alexandra Loske explores these ideas through […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[‘Gladiator II’ Popcorn Bucket Brings the Colosseum to Your Lap Through AR](=)​ [‘Gladiator II’ Popcorn Bucket Brings the Colosseum to Your Lap Through AR]  View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Gladiator (@gladiatormovie) It’s the era of the popcorn bucket. Though the novelty item has been around for years, its recent manifestations have transformed it into a trend. This past winter, Dune: Part II was accompanied by a popcorn bucket so suggestive it spurred hundreds […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Astonishing Photo of Millions of Monarch Butterflies Wins 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest](=)​ [Astonishing Photo of Millions of Monarch Butterflies Wins 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest] Jaime Rojo's image of an incredible butterfly sanctuary rose to the top of 18,000 photographs submitted to the 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Organized by the German Society for Nature Photographers (GDT), the contest honors the talents of Europe's wildlife photographers. In the Forest of the Monarchs won Rojo the overall prize and […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[1,700-Year-Old Roman Statue Accidentally Unearthed in Near-Perfect Condition]()​ [1,700-Year-Old Roman Statue Accidentally Unearthed in Near-Perfect Condition] How would you wish to be remembered long after you are gone? Many people choose their tombstone, while others leave the decision to family after they are gone. This monumental dilemma is an ancient one. The ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and others spent vast amounts of time planning for their entombment and memorialization. The tombstones […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Andrew Garfield Opens to Elmo on ‘Sesame Street’ About Grief After Losing His Mom]()​ [Andrew Garfield Opens to Elmo on ‘Sesame Street’ About Grief After Losing His Mom] Grief is a difficult topic to address at any age. Sesame Street, which has been at the forefront of mental health conversations with children, recently had a visitor who knows this feeling all too well—Andrew Garfield. The actor, who lost his mother, Lynn, in 2019, had a heartfelt conversation about how he has been processing […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[REPLANT Act Combats Climate Change Through Nationwide Forest Restoration]()​ [REPLANT Act Combats Climate Change Through Nationwide Forest Restoration] Wildfires and global warming—two interconnected events—are creating an urgent need for forest restoration, and the risk of losing our greenery forever is increasing. The urgency to address this critical issue is clear, as U.S. national forests play an undeniably important role in carbon storage. U.S. forest ecosystems alone store 25% of emitted carbon and absorb […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Heartwarming Winners of the 2024 Dog Photography Awards](=)​ [Heartwarming Winners of the 2024 Dog Photography Awards] Man's best friend is being celebrated at the 2024 Dog Photography Awards. Pet photographers from more than 60 different countries entered 1,700 photos across five diverse categories. From animals in action to heartwarming portraits, the winners highlight the diversity and charm of dogs. Regine Jensen‘s beautiful image Moving in time places a white whippet named Rebelle […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Artists Suspend 14,000 Prescription Lenses in Japanese Forest Like an Enchanting Rainstorm]()​ [Artists Suspend 14,000 Prescription Lenses in Japanese Forest Like an Enchanting Rainstorm] Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Omachi City has a unique relationship with water. In the winters, the shrinking city is blanketed with thick snow, while its summers are wet with heavy rain. It also boasts winding rivers, stunning mountainside lakes, and hot springs. The city’s natural surroundings have inspired a striking, site-specific installation composed of […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Powerful Art Installation Gives a Face to Civilians Living in Conflict Zones](​ [Powerful Art Installation Gives a Face to Civilians Living in Conflict Zones] Artist Alice Pasquini is known for her colorful, uplifting street art, but recently, she lent her talents to shed light on the plight of those living in conflict zones. Her installation, Not a Target, tells the stories of civilians and medical professionals affected by five different wars, from Ukraine to Sudan. Organized in collaboration with Doctors […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[This Ergonomic Grip Turns Your Mobile Phone Into a Professional Camera]()​ [This Ergonomic Grip Turns Your Mobile Phone Into a Professional Camera] If you want to take your mobile phone photography to the next level, SNAPPY will do the trick. Now available on Kickstarter, this cool piece of camera gear is marketed as a “super stable ergonomic battery grip for mobile phones,” but it's much more than that. The mobile gimbal not only helps control the angle, […] [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