Posts by Sage Helene

Sage Helene

Sage Helene is a contributing writer at My Modern Met. She earned her MFA in Photography and Related Media and an MST in Art Education from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She has since written for several digital publications, including Float and UP Magazine. In addition to her writing practice, Sage works as an Art Educator across both elementary and secondary levels, where she is committed to fostering artistic curiosity, inclusivity, and confidence in young creators.
Design
January 28, 2026

South Korean School Creates 3D-Printed Yearbooks for Visually Impaired Students

Graduates at Daegu Kwangmyeong School in South Korea recently received yearbooks unlike any others. Instead of traditional photographs, these students, who are visually impaired, were given 3D-printed yearbooks that allow them to experience their school memories through touch. Founded in 1946, Daegu Kwangmyeong School serves students with visual impairments from kindergarten through high school. It remains the only K-12 educational institution in the Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province region dedicated exclusively to visually impaired students.

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Science
January 22, 2026

South Korean Scientists Create Spray-On Powder That Stops Severe Bleeding in One Second

A team of South Korean researchers has developed a spray-on powder that can stop severe bleeding in about one second, instantly sealing deep wounds upon contact with blood. Designed for emergency and battlefield medicine, the breakthrough could radically change how traumatic injuries are treated when time and resources are limited. Bleeding remains one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide, especially in accidents, disasters, and combat situations where immediate surgical care is unavailable.

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Technology
January 19, 2026

Smart Press-On Nails Let You Instantly Change Your Manicure Color With an App

Imagine a manicure that can shift from subtle nude to bold crimson in seconds, without a drop of polish or a visit to the salon. That once speculative idea became tangible at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where digital beauty brand iPolish introduced app-controlled press-on nails capable of changing color on demand. Traditional nail polish, while familiar and expressive, is also time consuming.

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Street Art
January 15, 2026

Street Artists Honor Legendary Dancer With Mural You Have To Move Around To Appreciate

For Argentine artist duo Vanesa Galdeano and Anali Chanquia, better known as MEDIANERAS, creating a mural honoring Pina Bausch—the late, legendary German dancer and choreographer—meant translating movement into something spatial and experiential. The duo is known for site-specific works that transform architecture into an active visual field rather than a passive backdrop.

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My Modern Met

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