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April 23, 2024

This Online Class Lets You Dive Into the Creative Possibilities of Mixed-Media Art

For a fun, freeing creative experience, why not try working with mixed media? Combining different mediums can open up new creative possibilities. Whether you want to use ink, paper, acrylics, wood, or found objects, mixed-media art gives you permission to break all of the rules. If the idea sounds intriguing but you aren't sure where to start, My Modern Met Academy is here to help.

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April 22, 2024

Mount Etna Blows Mesmerizing Volcanic Smoke Rings Into the Sky

Volcanos are fascinating geological structures. They essentially serve as vents, allowing the warmer inner materials of the Earth to emerge in flowing lava. Mount Etna, located in Sicily, is even more interesting than your average volcano though. Known as a stratovolcano for its steep cone-shape, Mount Etna's eruptions have been watched and recorded by humans since 1500 BCE.

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April 22, 2024

LEGO Experiment Shows How Well Different Sea Defense Structures Resist Coastal Erosion

Did you grow up playing with LEGOs? You're definitely not alone. And though many people may grow out of piecing the iconic little plastic blocks together, there are still a significant amount of people who do remarkable things with them as adults. Some have made the bricks their main medium of choice as LEGO artists while others have maintained their playful side as impressive hobbyists who build their favorite sets.

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April 20, 2024

Eye-Opening Video Shows How Earth Could Look in 2050 if We Don’t Address Climate Change

The consequences of climate change can often feel far off. It can be difficult to register the gradually increasing temperatures on Earth from season to season. Occasionally, the effects of our planet heating up become more obvious through startling photos and videos of glaciers melting or increasingly violent natural disasters, but even these events are intermittent.

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