My Modern Met - January 8 Daily Digest

--------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​[Illuminating Underwater Photos Highlight the Gentle Beauty of Giant Whales](​ [Illuminating Underwater Photos Highlight the Gentle Beauty of Giant Whales] Whales are the gentle giants of the ocean. They lead fascinating lives with lengthy migratory cycles, communicate through song, and are generally friendly toward humans. However, their habitats are constantly threatened and their species are in danger due to poor fishing practices. A couple of ways to raise awareness and understand what's at stake are […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Medieval List Reveals 1,065 Dog Names Suitable for the Historic Humans’ Pups](​ [Medieval List Reveals 1,065 Dog Names Suitable for the Historic Humans’ Pups] Dogs have been man's best friend for millennia. These loyal canines have warmed the laps of queens, guarded flocks of livestock, and chased down stags with hunting parties. And, it turns out, creative and cute names for them have been around just as long as dogs have been domesticated. One unique medieval text contains a […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[50 Years Ago, We Discovered the Earth Through the Iconic ‘Blue Marble’]()​ [50 Years Ago, We Discovered the Earth Through the Iconic ‘Blue Marble’] On December 7, 1972, the Apollo 17 team, made up of Eugene “Gene” Cernan, Ronald Evans, and Harrison Schmitt launched into space. They took part in the last mission of NASA’s Apollo program and the final manned mission to the Moon. When they were about 45,000 kilometers (28,000 miles) away from home—hurtling toward our natural […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[New Zealand Unveils ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Stamps and Coins](​ [New Zealand Unveils ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Stamps and Coins] Of all the spectacle and controversy that comprises the making of James Cameron’s Avatar series, one aspect that is often looked over is how important it is to New Zealand. Cameron bought a massive amount of land in New Zealand back in 2012 as a home to write and produce the sequels for the 2009 […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Tobacco Companies Must Pay For Cigarette Butt Pollution Clean-Up In Spain](​ [Tobacco Companies Must Pay For Cigarette Butt Pollution Clean-Up In Spain] Cigarette butts are everywhere—scattered among shells on the beach, stamped into sidewalk grates, and floating in ocean waters. An estimated 5 billion butts alone clog our planet's oceans. This common litter takes about 10 years to decompose, releasing toxins as it deteriorates. The filters in particular are a problem. Spain has a solution: as part […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Study Links Drinking Water to Healthy Aging and Preventing Chronic Disease]()​ [Study Links Drinking Water to Healthy Aging and Preventing Chronic Disease] The science of aging is ever evolving. Tips and tricks abound for how to age gracefully, actively, or any other number of adjectives. However one hopes to age, most people seek to remain healthy. Now, a new study published in eBioMedicine indicates that staying well hydrated may slow aging and stave off disease. This is […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Pope Francis to Return 2,500-Year-Old Parthenon Sculptures Back to Greece](​ [Pope Francis to Return 2,500-Year-Old Parthenon Sculptures Back to Greece] Embed from Getty Images Pope Francis has announced that the Vatican will return three 2,500-year-old Parthenon artifacts back to Greece. This serves as the latest case of Western museums heeding to the call for restitution of artifacts to their countries of origins. It also serves as a historic step toward the reunification of the surviving […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Dolly Parton Is Giving Free Books to Children Under 5 in California in 2023](=)​ [Dolly Parton Is Giving Free Books to Children Under 5 in California in 2023] When describing a modern-day superhero, Dolly Parton fits the bill. From paying for students' band or choir uniforms to offering free college tuition for all Dollywood employees, the iconic musician stays busy with her numerous philanthropic efforts. Now, one of her most well-known projects, the Imagination Libary—which she started in 1995 to increase literacy in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Sweden’s 2022 Gävle Goat Survived to the New Year 2023](=)​ [Sweden’s 2022 Gävle Goat Survived to the New Year 2023] Christmas traditions vary greatly around the world. In the town of Gävle, Sweden, a Yule Goat has been constructed out of wood and straw in the Slottstorget, or Castle Square, since 1966. However, the construction of the goat is not the only tradition local to the region. In the past 56 years, the goat has […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[AI Portraits Reveal How Young Celebrities Might Look as They Get Older](=)​ [AI Portraits Reveal How Young Celebrities Might Look as They Get Older] Most, if not all, people are curious about how they’ll look as they age. Although there’s no way to tell what the future holds, artificial intelligence (AI) could offer some clues. With the help of this technology, photographer and lawyer Alper Yesiltas is imagining what young celebrities will look like a few decades from now. […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Actor Edward Norton Discovers That Pocahontas Is His 12th Great Grandmother]()​ [Actor Edward Norton Discovers That Pocahontas Is His 12th Great Grandmother] Our genealogy can give us many answers about our roots and culture, highlighting aspects of our ancestry that were previously a mystery. In the case of American actor Edward Norton, new insights into his lineage have made old “family lore” a reality. On an episode of the PBS program, Finding Your Roots, the host Henry […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin’s Charity Raises $7 Million Since His On-Field Cardiac Arrest](​ [Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin’s Charity Raises $7 Million Since His On-Field Cardiac Arrest]  Ver esta publicación en Instagram  Una publicación compartida por DaⓂ️ar Hamlin <3 (@d.ham3) The world seemed to come to a standstill when, during the Monday Night Football match on January 2, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. The game was suspended and Hamlin was taken to the […] [View on My Modern Met]( ​ ​[Artist Recreates His Own Work With an AI Art Generator]()​ [Artist Recreates His Own Work With an AI Art Generator] Within the last year, AI-generated artwork has had a major impact on the art world. Even with all of the varied results we've seen, there's likely going to be even more innovation and controversy on the horizon. Finland-based artist Antti Karppinen showcases some of the possibilities of AI art generators—creating new art based on his […] [View on My Modern Met]() ​ ​[This Elegant Wall Hanging Cleverly Doubles as a Stylish Wood Desk](=)​ [This Elegant Wall Hanging Cleverly Doubles as a Stylish Wood Desk] In this day and age, as homes seem to be becoming smaller and smaller due to the rise in real estate prices, any idea that maximizes the available spaces is more than welcome. Designer Robert van Embricqs has created a piece that might as well become a landmark of functional design—one that is also in […] [View on My Modern Met](=) ​ ​[Monumental Ceramic Coral Reef Installation Is a Swirling Combination of Beauty and Awareness](=)​ [Monumental Ceramic Coral Reef Installation Is a Swirling Combination of Beauty and Awareness] We often associate ceramic art with fragility, and artist Courtney Mattison pairs the connection with imagery of colorful coral reefs. In a monumental swirling format, the ocean advocate crafts intricate sculptures of coral featuring representations of their forms and variety of species. At the same time, she also calls attention to the crisis these organisms […] [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