Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Astronomy
April 2, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II Launches First Crewed Moon Mission in Decades

History was made yesterday at Cape Canaveral. For the first time in over 50 years, a crewed mission is headed for the moon. Artemis II took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a 10-day mission around the moon and back. The crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

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Technology
April 1, 2026

Austria Aims To Ban Social Media for Kids Under 14, Joins Other Countries in Restricting Access

More and more countries around the world are taking a stand against the harm inflicted by social media, particularly the way it affects the youngest members of society. Following landmark regulations in Australia and Denmark, Austria is now looking to ban social media for children under 14, citing issues of safety—from cyberbullying and political radicalization to addiction and targeted advertising.

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Inspiring
March 30, 2026

First-Ever ‘Jane Goodall Day’ Will Take Place on April 3 To Honor the Late Conservationist’s Mission

Jane Goodall worked tirelessly until her final days, hoping to educate and inspire future conservationists. After all, her passion for nature and the creatures that call it home is more important now than ever, in the face of climate change. Hoping to continue her mission and carry her message further, the Jane Goodall Institute has announced the first-ever Jane Goodall Day.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.