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.
Funny
January 24, 2025

Watch Cute Japanese Mascots Get Adorably Stuck in Elevators, Trains, and Doorways

Among all of Japan’s kawaii offerings, their myriad of cute mascots may be some of the most noticeable—and hilarious. These characters are known as yuru-chara, and their visibility truly helps raise brand awareness in an amusing way. Beyond their adorable faces, one of their most eye-catching elements is their plumpness. And while their round heads and bellies make them even more endearing and huggable, it certainly makes it harder for them to get around.

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Oil Painting
January 23, 2025

Powerful Oil Paintings of Women on Wood Tell the Story of Resilient Unsung Heroes [Interview]

Artist Jodie Herrera has devoted her practice to telling the stories of women she regards as unsung heroes. Rather than focusing on their hardships, Herrera depicts them from a standpoint that radiates admiration. Mixing photorealistic portraiture and geometric symbolism, the artist honors the many facets that make up her subjects, whether it's their personal achievements, the way they embrace their heritage, or their strength against all odds.

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Dogs
January 21, 2025

Mom Dog Carries Her Hypothermic Pup in Her Mouth All the Way to the Veterinarian Clinic To Get Help

Dogs are incredibly smart creatures, especially when it comes to matters of life and death. A mom dog recently caught on video in Turkey is the perfect example of this. The pooch was seen carrying her hypothermic puppy in her mouth to bring it to the Beylikduzu Alfa Veterinary Clinic in Istanbul, where the little dog was immediately treated by doctors in order to save its life.

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Science
January 18, 2025

Researchers Unearth 200 Massive Dinosaur Footprints in a Quarry in the UK

Many are familiar with the looks and sizes of the dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth, but it may be harder to grasp that they once walked the same areas where we live and work today. The biggest dinosaur trackway in the history of the UK was recently unearthed in a quarry, featuring nearly 200 footprints in multiple paths that cross the limestone ground, forming a “dinosaur highway.

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