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.
Science
August 2, 2023

Scientists Thaw and Revive 46,000-Year-Old Roundworm

The Siberian permafrost is fertile ground for finding—and reviving—prehistoric life, from plants to animals to small microorganisms. A new article study in PLOS Genetics touches on something even more remarkable. In this case, not only were scientists able to find and revive 46,000-year-old roundworms, but they were also able to have them reproduce. The prehistoric roundworms were previously unknown and have been dubbed Panagrolaimus kolymaensis by researchers.

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Quiz
July 27, 2023

Which Barbie Are You? Take This Fun Personality Quiz to Find Out

Greta Gerwig's hit Barbie movie has got everyone talking about the iconic doll. First released in 1959, Barbie has gone through many iterations over the past 60+ years. And with such longevity, it means that Mattel has created a Barbie for every type of person. From an astronaut to a surfer to a rock musician, there's nothing Barbie hasn't done. So, if you were a Barbie doll, which one would you be?

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