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.
Astronomy
March 26, 2025

Get Ready for the March 29 Solar Eclipse and See If It Will Be Visible From Where You Are

A thrilling astronomical event is right around the corner. On March 29, a solar eclipse will cover parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, the central part of the Moon’s shadow will miss the Earth, meaning we will only get a partial solar eclipse this time. Still, this exciting phenomenon is not to be missed if you happen to be along its path of visibility.

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Sculpture
March 23, 2025

Glistening Sculptures Pay Tribute to the Myriad of Colors, Textures, and Shapes Found in Nature

Artist Eelco Hilgersom finds inspiration in the organic, paying tribute to the many colors, textures, and shapes nature has to offer. But rather than trying to mimic them, the artist draws from these elements to create dynamic, other-worldly sculptures. This is particularly noticeable in his Habitat series, where pieces made of glass and wood look like shiny scale-cover creatures that could start crawling at any second.

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Endangered Animals
March 18, 2025

Extremely Rare All-White Orca Captured on Film in Hokkaido

Orcas are known for their large black and white bodies, making them instantly recognizable in footage and out in the world. That's why, when Japanese photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa spotted an all-white orca during an expedition, they couldn't believe their eyes. “This is the first time I’ve encountered a white orca after 15 years of photographing orcas in Rausu (Hokkaido, Japan),” the photographer said on said on X (formerly Twitter).

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