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.
News
December 19, 2024

Geologists Find “Supergiant” Gold Deposit That Could Be Worth Over $80 Billion

A recent discovery has shaken up the mining industry. A “supergiant” deposit of high-quality gold ore was uncovered in central China. According to Chinese state media, it contains an estimated at 1,000 metric tons (1,100 US tons) of the precious metal. If accurate, this massive reservoir could be the largest known deposit of gold left anywhere in the world.

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Sculpture
December 17, 2024

Optical Illusion Bird Sculptures Made of Discarded Plastic Toys Sends an Important Environmental Message

One man's trash is this artist's material of choice. Artist Thomas Deininger takes discarded items and transforms them into anamorphic sculptures of birds, many of which are endangered or extinct, sending an important environmental message through his art. Each completed piece looks like a lifelike interpretation of a bird when looking at it from a particular angle, but the real magic sinks in once the point of view shifts.

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Archeology
December 15, 2024

Researchers Find Ornate Relics in the Burial Chamber of an Ancient Egyptian Priestess

Archeologists have made a thrilling discovery in Egypt—one that has been twenty years in the making. The burial chamber of an ancient Egyptian priestess was found in a previously inaccessible section of the necropolis of Asyut. The unusual intricacy of the objects unearthed there is offering researchers new insights about women in power and funeral rites. The biggest findings are two richly decorated coffins made from imported wood that fit into each other.

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Video
December 12, 2024

5,000 Drones Light Up the Sky for Holiday Light Show Featuring “Largest Aerial Gingerbread Village”

Colorful lights are one of the most joyful perks of the holiday season—they surely make longer nights and colder days all more enjoyable. While many people turn to string lights for their seasonal displays, Sky Elements Drones went the extra mile, delivering a huge Christmas drone light show against the dark sky of Texas. They managed to not only spread the holiday spirit, but they also broke a Guinness World Record in the process.

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My Modern Met

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