Drew Barrymore Is Being Praised For Interview With Brooke Shields About Childhood Fame and #MeToo

One of her greatest strengths is her ability to be vulnerable with her guests and discuss uncomfortable topics. This is exemplified in a recent interview with actor Brooke Shields. Barrymore and Shields were both child actors who never had anonymity before fame. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Barrymore asked Shields if she found that her experiences in childhood impacted how she felt about it. This is gonna seem like a very weird turn, Barrymore said....

April 13, 2023 · 2 min · 249 words · Jennifer Diaz

Modern Terrarium Simulates Different Climates to Allow Any Plant to Thrive Indoors

In every plant parent’s life, there comes a time when they feel a little adventurous. But not everyone can replicate the tropical and humid conditions some flora demand at home. Luckily, there are modern hi-tech terrariums that can work wonders and be aesthetically pleasing at the same time. TheAIR 60 TerrariumbybiOrbis a stylish spherical terrarium with a capacity of 16 gallons. In addition to the AIR 60, biOrb has an 8-gallon terrarium aptly calledAIR 30....

April 13, 2023 · 1 min · 168 words · Alicia Perez

Researcher Uses UV Light to Uncover Hidden Chapter of the Bible

Photo: Vatican Library Recycling isn’t something new. For thousands of years, different cultures have gotten creative about using the materials they had on hand. This includes medieval scribes, who were responsible for writing important manuscripts. Photo: © Vatican Library Then, they’d go about writing a new text on the fresh, blank pages. The result is something that modern scholars call palimpsest manuscripts. Incredibly, UV light can be used to reveal the invisible texta beautiful marriage of technology and classic research....

April 13, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words · Caleb Kline

Study Suggests That Plants Cry When They’re Stressed

Photo: Vrabelpeter1/Depositphotos Forgetting to water your plants happens from time to time. Don’t feel bad if you’ve never noticed it though. These noises range between 20 and 100 kilohertz, making them inaudible to the human ear. Photo: Vrabelpeter1/Depositphotos Likewise, the study found that plants may also respond to animal noises from their surrounding environment. Moreover, we show that the emitted sounds carry information about the physiological state of the plant....

April 13, 2023 · 1 min · 159 words · Brent Morgan

Make Mixed-Media Masterpieces With These Drawing and Painting Supplies

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. just readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Combining multiple media into a single work of art opens up limitless creative possibilities. But figuring out how to do soand seamlesslyis another story....

April 12, 2023 · 2 min · 236 words · Robert Ryan

Ocean Cleanup Has Removed Over 220 Tons of Plastic Out of the Pacific Ocean

One non-profit organization is making progress toward its goal of ridding the oceans of plastic by 2040. Dutch inventorBoyan Slatis the founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup. System 002/B is the current model at work and has just completed its first haul of 2023. And while this is great progress, there is sadly much more trash where that came from. This starts with habits at home anddoing away with single-use plastic....

April 12, 2023 · 1 min · 117 words · Susan Lindsey PhD

Rusty-Spotted Is One of the World’s Smallest Wild Cat Species Weighing Only 3 Pounds

Larger, at least, than a domesticated house cat. Thats smaller than most adult house cats! Their fur is brownish-gray with rusty streaks that run from their heads to their paws. Photo: jonnysek/Depositphotos (The reddish-brown spots are how the species got its name.) They are fierce hunters who look for rodents and small birds. Theyll even climb trees to look for their prey up high, in addition to on the ground....

April 12, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Sabrina Hart

Stunning NYC Exhibit of Six Contemporary Landscape Painters Brings Nature to the City

Our partners are handpicked by My Modern Mets team because they represent the best in design and innovation. Whether using oils or acrylics, each artist is able to create a strong statement with their work. The show will be open to the public until April 27, 2023. This post is sponsored byVisionary Art Collective. Our partners are handpicked by My Modern Met’s team because they represent the best in design and innovation....

April 12, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · James Small

‘Stranger Things’ Actress Millie Bobby Brown Gets Engaged to Boyfriend Jake Bongiovi

Photo: imagepressagency/Depositphotos Wedding bells are ringing forMillie Bobby Brown. TheStranger Thingsstar has announced her engagement to boyfriend Jake Bongiovi. Brown then took Bongiovi as her date to the premiere of the latest season ofStranger Things. Photo: imagepressagency/Depositphotos If the last name of Brown’s beau rings an 80s rock bell, you’re not mistaken. Actress Millie Bobby Brown has seemingly announced her engagement to boyfriend Jake Bongiovi. Bongiovi also seemed to share the news, posting two images with the caption, Forever....

April 12, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Jennifer Bentley

10 Evergreen Gifts for Plant Lovers That Are Always Fresh

Whether you keep a garden or routinely go on hikes, there are many ways to enjoy nature. Fortunately,My Modern Met Storehas put together a curated selection ofgifts for plant loversthat are always fresh. Do you know someone who likes to keep a couple of indoor plants? TheLyfe Levitating Planteris a great way to give their indoor garden a boost. It uses innovative technology to float a small, minimalist planter above a wooden base....

April 11, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Theodore Sparks

Dad Sheds 79 Pounds To Become an Organ Donor for His Teenage Son

Love can be a great motivator. The effects drained his energy compared to that of a normal teen. A new kidney would be life-changing for Hunter. Daniel was a great donor candidate, but his weight was an issue. He needed to be under 200 pounds, but he weighed 274. Determined to be a donor, Daniel took action. He began to focus on his diet and exercise. This included cutting back on sugar and walking at least three miles a day or exercising at the gym....

April 11, 2023 · 1 min · 159 words · Eric Mann

Jack Black Will Reunite With ‘School of Rock’ Co-Stars for 20th Anniversary

But no role has matched the endearing and raucous guitarist Dewey Finn fromSchool of Rock(2003). Black made the announcement during a red carpet interview withEntertainment Tonight. We’re gonna get together and have a 20-year anniversary. Photo: benhoudijk/Depositphotos We like to jam. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the grownups fromSchool of Rock. Black, who is very active onInstagram, has promised to share images and videos of the encounter. Photo: A....

April 11, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Joshua Jenkins

Join Our Stitching Spring Virtual Embroidery Workshop and Learn to Embroider Colorful Flowers

Everyone will also receive a recording of the live workshop that will be available for two weeks. More About the Host Purchase Tickets To participate,purchase your ticket online now. Powered byTixoom Join ourStitching Spring webinarand learn how to embroider this beautiful flower pattern.

April 11, 2023 · 1 min · 43 words · Ethan Bowers