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.
Health
June 3, 2025

Japanese Researchers Will Start Clinical Trials for Artificial Blood Compatible With All Blood Types

According to the Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets every two seconds. Looking at the global picture, the World Health Organization says that 40% of blood donations are collected in high-income countries, where only 16 % of the world’s population lives. With these challenges in mind, a team of Japanese scientists have created artificial blood, potentially changing the landscape of blood transfusions in the future.

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Food Art
May 31, 2025

Watch Japan’s Fastest Mochi Master Make the Traditional Delicacies at Lightning Speed

A visit to Japan isn't complete without enjoying some of its culinary delicacies. The appeal is both flavor-driven and in the preparation of each item. Among the most fascinating preparations is mochi. This sweet treat is a long-standing tradition in Japanese cuisine, delighting many with its wide array of flavors and soft, chewy texture. And no one makes mochi like Mitsuo Nakatani, Japan's famed mochi master.

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Good News
May 28, 2025

South Korean Grandmas Help Save Schools in Areas With Low Birthrates by Enrolling in Class

According to a recent study, South Korea has the lowest proportion of children among the 37 countries with populations larger than 40 million. Only 10.6% of the population accounts for children. While the country reported its first rise in birth rates following an almost entire decade of shrinkage, the consequences of these numbers are particularly felt in the rural regions, where the lack of school-aged children threatens the existence of elementary schools.

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My Modern Met

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