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.
Style
July 21, 2025

Couture Dress Is Alive and Glows in the Dark Thanks to Millions of Microalgae

Designer Iris van Herpen is no stranger to integrating futuristic materials and organic shapes into her garments. For her Sympoiesis haute couture collection debuting at Paris Couture Week, she included structures and fabrics that evoke the flow of the ocean and are almost as light as air. Central to the collection was nature; in fact, it was a main collaborator with the debut of a dress and leggings made of 125 million living bioluminescent microalgae.

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Archeology
July 14, 2025

Peru Unveils Details About a Recently Unearthed Archeological Site From 3,800 Years Ago

Peru is home to some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, including the country’s most-visited monument, Machu Picchu; the colorful wall paintings in Pañamarca; and the enigmatic Nazca lines. Now, a brand new discovery has joined the roster of Peru’s mystifying landmarks. The Ministry of Culture has unveiled new details about Peñico, a recently unearthed site that dates back 3,800 years.

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Astrophotography
July 10, 2025

Astronaut Aboard the ISS Captures an Elusive Atmospheric Phenomenon on Camera

Being 250 miles away from Earth provides astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with some incredible views. But it also allows them to document happenings best seen from above. Astronaut Nichole Ayers, who is in orbit as part of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, captured a rare phenomenon known as a gigantic jet on camera during a storm over North America.

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