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.
Nature
October 31, 2024

Unusual “UFO Cloud” Always Reappears in the Exact Same Spot Over New Zealand’s South Island

Embed from Getty Images The 2022 horror movie Nope had a unique antagonist—an alien creature disguised as an unmoving cloud. And though the film is a work of fiction, it turns out that UFO-shaped stationary clouds do actually exist in the real world. NASA's Earth Observatory captured a formation that has been making the population of New Zealand’s South Island feel uneasy for almost a century.

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Animals
October 30, 2024

Rhinos Celebrate Halloween by “Carving” Pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo

Us humans are not the only ones who enjoy pumpkin season—whether we're carving them for Halloween or using them to make pies. It turns out the animals at the Oregon Zoo also mark this time of the year by squishing gourds and feasting on them. However, no creature seems to have as much fun as the black rhinos, as footage shared by the zoo has come to show. The black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis)

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Street Art
October 28, 2024

Street Artist Brings Vibrant Array of Marine Life to the Busy Streets of Manhattan

The busy streets of Manhattan are typically far removed from nature. That's precisely why it was the perfect spot for Spanish artist Dulk to make a statement with a giant mural. As part of the Street Art for Mankind, the street artist created a mural starring a whimsical group of ocean creatures, hoping to send a message about how these animals also call the neighboring waters home.

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Food Art
October 28, 2024

Baker Creates “Cloud Pudding” That Looks Just Like a Delicious Slice of the Sky

Many bakers excel at making Instagram-worthy creations and experimenting with unusual ingredients, but food artist Mr. Ali has recently raised the bar on both beauty and creativity. The Malaysian creator shared a jelly cake that looks like a literal slice of heaven. If it weren't for the footage of him getting it ready and slicing it up, you'd think this dessert only exists in the digital realm. Mr.

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