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
December 11, 2024

Get Ready for the Geminid Meteor Shower, the Last Big Astronomy Event of 2024

From a total solar eclipse to bright auroras and comet sightings, 2024 has been amazing for stargazers around the world. Now, as the year is coming to a close, it is going out with a bang. The Geminid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year, is right around the corner. This year, the Geminid meteor shower will peak on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14.

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History
December 8, 2024

Rare New England Coin From 1652 Found in an Old Cabinet Sells for $2.52 Million at Auction

What's the oldest coin you've ever come across? Maybe it's a mid-century penny you picked up from the street, or an old quarter kept by your grandparents. Whatever the age, they are surely not beating one coin recently sold at an auction. A New England threepence from 1652 recently sold for $2.52 million, setting a world record per Stack’s Bowers Galleries, who oversaw the sale.

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Environment
December 6, 2024

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon Drops by Over 30%, Dropping to a 9-Year Low

There's some good news to celebrate in regards to the global environment. According to data from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE), deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has dropped by 30.6% in comparison to the previous year, making it the lowest level in nine years. Only 6,288 square kilometers (about 2,428 square miles) of forest was destroyed.

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My Modern Met

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