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.
Animals
October 29, 2024

Beautiful Lynx Seen Wandering Around the Snowy Landscapes of Minnesota

Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park is known for its breathtaking landscapes and range of fauna. Recently, the team at Voyageurs Wolf Project, a research project led by environmentalists, captured some footage that highlights the best of these protected lands. Their trail cameras documented a majestic lynx roaming around the park. The footage, captured during the fall and winter of 2023/2024, shows the fluffy yet daring lynx wandering around.

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Funny
October 28, 2024

“Gangster Granny” Shows Off Cheeky Couples Costume With Her Partner

When you look up “Halloween costume ideas” online, most of the time you're bound to find images of kids and young adults. But who said that seniors can't get in on the fun? When it comes to funny, clever costumes, sometimes the oldest people truly are the wisest. No one showcases this sentiment better than 98-year-old “Gangster Granny,” Ross Smith‘s intrepid grandma.

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Wildlife Photography
October 27, 2024

Camera Trap Photos Capture LA’s Surprising Wildlife With City Lights in the Distance

To Johanna Turner, camera trap photography can be frustrating, but when it works, it really works wonders. The Southern California-based photographer shoots striking wildlife images using this clever technique, finding a bridge between natural habitats and man-made environments. The message rings particularly true in her nighttime shots showing the local fauna against the gleaming backdrop of the LA city lights.

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Science
October 23, 2024

14-Year-Old Creates AI-Based Handheld Pesticide Detector and Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Nowadays, pesticides are widely used in agriculture to protect crops from other creatures devouring them, ensuring there's a bigger bounty that can reach more people's tables. However, they can also have very bad effects on your health. While this seems to be mostly solved by washing your produce, 14-year-old Sirish Subash couldn't help but wonder if there was a way to make sure there were no harmful residues on food after rinsing.

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