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.
Technology
November 17, 2025

Nike Announces World’s First Powered Footwear To Help People Walk Faster and Farther

As an activewear company, Nike has been at the forefront of athletic apparel and footwear for several decades now, and they continue to innovate as technology moves forward. Their latest endeavor, called Project Amplify, goes a step further. Bringing robotics into the equation, Project Amplify is lauded as the world’s first powered footwear system for running and walking, allowing users to go faster and farther with less effort.

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Art
November 13, 2025

Yayoi Kusama Launches European Tour With First-Ever Retrospective in Swiss Museum

World-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama has officially launched a touring exhibition around Europe. Riehen, Switzerland, a city with deep ties to contemporary art, gets the honor of being the first stop, with Fondation Beyeler being the first Swiss museum to host a retrospective exhibit devoted to Kusama’s revolutionary work. The self-titled Kusama retrospective is a testament to the global, cross-generational reach of the artist, featuring works brought from eight different countries.

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Environment
November 12, 2025

12,000 Acres of Forests and Wetlands Join Protected Nature Reserve in Minnesota

Minnesota is known for its enchanting forests, grasslands, and lakes, making up some of the most formidable landscapes in the U.S. Hoping to safeguard these biomes, The Natural Conservancy (TNC) has made its largest land acquisition in Minnesota since the year 2000. Now, a whopping 12,271 acres of natural habitats in Northern Minnesota have become protected land.

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Architecture
November 10, 2025

Electricity Pylons Reimagined as Massive Animals Supporting Power Lines in Austria

If you’ve ever gone on a road trip, you’ve probably encountered towering power structures made of steel. Known as electricity pylons (or transmission towers), these typically latticed structures support high-voltage overhead power lines, helping transport electricity around. While key to help cities running, their design often contrasts with that of the surrounding landscape. In an effort to improve their design, the Austrian Power Grid has reimagined pylons as massive animal sculptures.

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