Posts by Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Photography
February 6, 2020

This Milky Way Calendar Will Make Photographing the Galaxy a Breeze

As any skilled astrophotographer will attest, the Milky Way is an incredible muse. There's nothing like capturing the magic of our galaxy, and once you've done it, it's easy to get hooked. Of course, for many, the idea of photographing the Milky Way is intimidating. Whether you think your camera isn't powerful enough or you aren't sure what settings to use, sometimes it's hard to know where to start.

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Science
February 4, 2020

People Are Shocked to Discover That Not Everyone Has an Inner Monologue

Have you ever had a conversation with yourself, one that took place inside your head? If so, you are one of many who have an inner monologue—or inner voice—that narrates your thoughts throughout the day. But did you know that many people have no such inner dialogue? While that might seem strange to some, it's equally odd for someone who doesn't have an inner dialogue to imagine how that manifests itself.

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Nature
January 31, 2020

These Exotic Trees Transform Into Rainbows as Their Barks Shed

Eucalyptus trees are most known for their fragrant leaves and for being the main food source for koalas, but did you know that they can also be quite colorful? In fact, Eucalyptus deglupta is so colorful that it's known as the rainbow eucalyptus. When this incredible tree sheds its bark, it almost looks like a colored pencil being sharpened. This makes for a spectacle that is unforgettable.

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Animals
January 27, 2020

Hypnotic Video of Striped Eel Catfish Walking in Unison Across the Ocean Floor

In a stunning example of group defense, a huge mass of juvenile striped eel catfish move as one to fend off predators. A video taken by Marie-Laure Vergne, an instructor at the  Abyss Dive Center Bali, shows these youngsters as they move across the ocean floor. Undulating in a mass, their movements are mesmerizing. As adults, the striped eel catfish is highly venomous and can inflict real pain.

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