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.
Travel
August 12, 2024

Airline Offers Women an Option To Avoid Sitting Next To Male Strangers on Their Planes

Flying is not always a comfortable experience. There is limited legroom, long lines, and additional (questionable) fees. But for many travelers, these are hardly the most stressful parts about a trip. When India-based airline IndiGo asked their female customers what would make their travel experience easier for them, they said not having to travel next to a male stranger. Obliging, the company is set to roll out a new policy in August 2024.

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Painting
August 11, 2024

Artist Adds a Divine Touch to His Classically Influenced Paintings With Gold Streaks

Artist Yifan Zhang creates awe-inspiring paintings that draw from the values of classic art. But for all the details of his subjects, that's not the only thing that makes his artworks so impressive. His paintings stand out for his precise inclusion of striking gold streaks, as if signaling that even the most beautiful works can always be taken to the next level with a little sparkle.

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Dogs
August 9, 2024

Dogs Are Helping Rewild Nature Reserves by Running Around With Bags Packed With Seeds

Many centuries ago, wolves served an unexpected purpose in nature. As they roamed around, they would inadvertently get wildflower and grass seeds stuck in their fur. Then, these would be released elsewhere, establishing new colonies of plants and helping ecosystems thrive. Inspired by this, an urban nature reserve in the English town of Lewes enlisted local dogs and their humans to help them rewild the area.

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Sports
August 6, 2024

Olympics Then and Now: Watch How Different the Games Were a Century Ago

State-of-the-art technology and round-the-clock coverage surrounds the Olympic Games these days, but one thing has remained a constant since the beginning of the age-old competition: people from all corners of the Earth excitedly gather to celebrate the top athletes in the world. This mission of uniting the world with sports has been at the center of the modern iteration of the Olympics, which began back in 1896.

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