Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Animals
August 13, 2025

Paralyzed Sheep Uses Motorized Wheelchair To Roam Around Her Sanctuary Home

A sweet and curious sheep named Kiki is the star of the Don’t Forget Us Pet Us animal sanctuary in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Kiki was born fully paralyzed due to her mother getting Cache Valley virus from a mosquito bite, resulting in her rejecting Kiki at birth. Despite her heartbreaking beginnings, the charming sheep is now thriving. She spends her life roaming around the sanctuary grounds in an adapted motorized wheelchair operated by herself.

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Sculpture
August 9, 2025

Artist Draws From Architecture and Biology To Create Ceramic Homes for Bugs To Live in [Interview]

Biology and architecture may seem like two distant disciplines, but in the work of Raphaël Emine, they are an inseparable duo. The French artist creates elaborate ceramic sculptures with organic shapes. But aside from their unique aesthetic, what makes them stand out even more is their purpose. Filled with pathways and rooms, these artworks are meant to be taken over by insects and other small creatures as their homes.

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Video
August 7, 2025

Watch 9,000 Drones Fill the Night Sky With Magic To Announce the Arrival of Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Disney has announced its first theme park in the Middle East. Disneyland Abu Dhabi may not have a set opening date just yet, but the magic has already made its way to the area. To mark the start of the development for the new resort, The Walt Disney Company teamed up with drone light show company Lumasky to light up the night sky with an enchanting, multimedia display.

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Inspiring
August 4, 2025

96-Year-Old Who Learned To Read Late in Life Earned a Near-Perfect Score in Her First-Ever Exam

According to Trading Economics, the literacy rate among women over 65 years old was only 30.29% in 2018. While the tide is turning for the better, this low number was due to many of these women marrying and starting a family at a young age, in addition to dealing with long-standing gender inequality, limited access to education in rural areas, and systemic poverty.

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