Posts by Elizabeth Beiser

Elizabeth Beiser

Elizabeth Beiser is a Contributing Writer and Project Coordinator at My Modern Met. She has a background in American Cultural History with a special focus on Modern art and democratic community building. She received her B.A. in history, with a minor in Studio Arts, and her M.A. in history from the University of Rochester. She has worked on multiple political campaigns, as well as in non-profit operations and direct service. When she’s not writing, she’s experimenting with all varieties of arts and crafts. She also enjoys spending time with four-legged friends and exploring her hometown of Boston.
Science
June 6, 2024

Scientists Discover and Photograph New Deep-Sea Species Called ‘Barbie Pigs’

On March 20, 2024, the latest deep-sea expedition under the Seabed Mining and Resiliency Experimental Impact (SMARTEX) project wrapped up. The crew on the James Cook research vessel discovered several new species. One of the standouts among their discoveries is the “Barbie pig,” a hot pink sea pig. University of Southhampton PhD student Bethany Fleming came up with the name after the team had watched the Barbie movie together.

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Social Cause
May 28, 2024

Tennessee Will Become First U.S. State to Supply Parents With Free Diapers

It costs the average American with insurance coverage around $2,854 to give birth. Without insurance, the cost skyrockets to $18,865. Labor is just the beginning of expenses that add up when raising a child. In fact, diapers are one of the biggest expenses for parents. For at least the first 24 months of a child's life, parents will spend around $80 a month to keep their bundles of joy happy and healthy.

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Good News
May 24, 2024

Billionaire Surprises Grads With $1,000 Each, Encourages Them To Give Half to Charity

Graduating from college is an emotional milestone for many young adults. It's a major accomplishment to finish a degree, but it's also a transitional period. Grads might be free from studying for exams, but they're also going to have to start paying off student loans. Over half of American college graduates have student debt, with the average having tens of thousands in loans.

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