Posts by Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Staff Writer and Video Editor at My Modern Met. She earned a BA in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Ulster in Belfast. Originally from Northern Ireland, she lived in Berlin for many years, where she fostered a career in the arts, dabbling in everything from illustration and animation to music and ceramics. She now calls Edinburgh home, where she continues to work as a writer, illustrator, and ceramicist. Her ceramics, often combined with hand-painted animation frames, capture playful scenes that celebrate freedom and movement, and blend her passion for art with storytelling. Her illustrations have been featured in The Berliner Magazine as well as other print magazines and a poetry book.
Technology
June 4, 2025

Google Is Using AI To Decode Dolphin Communication, and Possibly Respond

Dolphins are fascinating creatures, and the more we learn about them, the better we’re able to comprehend how incredible they really are. Renowned for their intelligence and complex social behaviors, the marine mammals communicate through unique signature clicks and whistles, and some evidence suggests they can even recognize their own “names.” And now, thanks to advances in AI, we might finally be able to communicate with dolphins in their own language.

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Entertainment
June 2, 2025

Chris Evans Misses Cannes Film Premiere To Celebrate Mom’s 70th Birthday Instead

For many, family comes first, and actor Chris Evans is no exception. He recently skipped the world premiere of his latest film, Honey Don’t!, on Friday, May 23, to celebrate his mom’s 70th birthday. His actions show that even in Hollywood, some things matter more than the spotlight. On Sunday, May 25, Evans, 43, took to his Instagram Stories to explain why he missed the premiere.

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Travel
May 29, 2025

London Hotel Serves Afternoon Tea Featuring Cakes Inspired by Hokusai’s Iconic Woodblock Prints

Afternoon tea is a classic British tradition, but the Rosewood London has elevated it into a literal art form. Their Art Afternoon Tea at Mirror Room is a visually stunning, immersive experience inspired by the legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Famous for his woodblock prints, Hokusai’s most celebrated works have been reimagined as a collection of elaborate art cakes that are almost too beautiful to eat.

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My Modern Met

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