Posts by Shiori Chen

Shiori Chen

Shiori Chen is an Editorial Intern at My Modern Met. Located in the Bay Area, she runs a youth art magazine and contributes as a staff writer for a local online media outlet, focusing on news and journalism. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys painting, watching films, and teaching herself how to play instruments.
Science
February 23, 2025

Study Finds “Smarter” Dogs Actually Have the Smallest Brains

It’s a common myth that the bigger your brain, the more intelligent you are. While the human brain has long been an enigma for scientists, a recent study found a surprising opposite in our canine friends. Published in the journal Biology Letters, the study shockingly revealed that “smarter” dogs, specifically working breeds known for their ability to perform complex tasks and assist humans, actually have the smallest brains relative to their body size.

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Illustration
December 12, 2024

Artist Turns Photos Into Holographic Portraits That Reveal Illustrations From Certain Angles

For many, holographic, 3D bookmarks are trinkets considered to be a staple of childhood. The magic of seeing two different images depending on the viewing angle is both captivating and nostalgic, but these don’t have to remain a sentimental item of the past. Seoyeon, a talented Korean digital artist, revives this feeling of nostalgia through her innovative product: K-DualView.

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Animals
November 24, 2024

New Study Reveals Dolphins ‘Smile’ to Signal Playfulness

Have you ever seen a photo of a dolphin grinning, almost posing for the camera? It turns out that ‘cheesy' expression isn't a coincidence. A recent study published in iScience found that bottlenose dolphins often exhibit open-mouth expressions during playful exchanges. When one dolphin observes another making this “smile,” it often mimics it—a behavior known as rapid facial mimicry.

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