Posts by Kristine Mitchell

Photography
November 16, 2015

Thought-Provoking Visualizations of Landmarks Overwhelmed by Rising Sea Levels in the Year 2100

Rising sea levels are a hazard that we are all aware of, set into motion by greenhouse gas emissions that are affecting global temperatures. The following series of images, created by visual artist Nickolay Lamm in coordination with Climate Central, depicts iconic coastal cities from around the world and the radical impacts that rising sea levels could have on these familiar settings by the year 2100.

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Art
November 13, 2015

Artist Paints Ephemeral Portraits on Vintage Paper Using Coffee as a Medium

Michael Aaron Williams is globally recognized for his statement street art that aims to provoke dialogue and stimulate social commentary. However, the Tennessee native has also become renowned for his detailed coffee paintings that capture the ephemeral nature of his subjects. Intimate and fragile, these portraits are painted onto a canvas of century-old paper taken from antique ledgers dating back to the early 20th century.

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Nature
November 10, 2015

Extraordinary “Cloud Tsunami” Surges in Over Sydney

A bizarre meteorological event hit the coast of New South Wales, Australia over the weekend. Dubbed a “cloud tsunami” on Twitter, this massive wave in the sky measured several kilometers long and swept over the city of Sydney, bringing with it powerful thunderstorms, heavy rains, and forceful winds that required the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to issue a warning for the surrounding area. The massive formation is actually called a shelf cloud, composed of arcus clouds.

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Animals
November 9, 2015

Meet the Lykoi: An Odd New Breed of “Werewolf” Cats

The stuff of nightmares, or a cat lover's dream? The Lykoi is a brand new breed of cat that is gaining worldwide recognition for its odd werewolf-esque appearance. The word lykoi roughly translates to “wolf” in Greek, and the feline's scruffy looks are credited to a naturally occurring genetic mutation of the domestic shorthair which prevents the growth of a full coat of fur.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.