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.
Science
April 1, 2025

Insightful Japanese Model Explains How Earthquakes Happen

Earthquakes are a scary yet common reality for many people, particularly in areas prone to these movements, such as Japan. Since these events happen at a massive scale, it's hard for many to grasp how they occur and what causes them. One of the simplest, yet best explanations, is homed at the Osaka City Museum of Natural History. An insightful model there shows how earthquakes are formed miles below the ground.

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Sculpture
March 31, 2025

Stunning Lifelike Sculptures Made Entirely Out of Found Metal Scraps [Interview]

The metal sculptures of Brazilian artist Michel Torres Costa exude a powerful aura. Often depicting humans and wild animals with an industrial, steampunk aesthetic, Torres Costa's creations are all made of upcycled nuts, bolts, and other tiny metal scraps found in his home country. Using each element as a sort of small dark tile, he creates striking pieces that send a message of resourcefulness and endurance.

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Archeology
March 29, 2025

Researchers Discover Ancient Puppets at an Archaeological Site in El Salvador

The pre-Columbian history of El Salvador has been poorly studied in comparison to its neighbors in Central America. This has even led some to believe that the cultures that once settled there were isolated from the rest of the region. But now, the discovery of five ceramic puppets may shed light on how they related to other groups as well as their own rituals, traditions, and crafts. Dr.

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Health
March 24, 2025

Here’s Why Seawater Is So Dangerous for Your Body and Why You Shouldn’t Drink It

Today, there are 2 billion people who don't have access to clean drinking water, and things are projected to only get worse in the coming years. In a bit of environmental irony, there will also be more water in the oceans due to the melting of polar glaciers. You might be wondering, What stops us from just turning all that into drinking water?

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