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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Painting
November 10, 2015

Painter Combines Love of Surfing with Mesmerizing Patterns from His Indigenous Heritage

Zachary Bennett-Brook from Wollongong, Australia is passionate about pursuing his artistic talent, while staying true to his cultural roots. The young painter has developed a way to successfully combine these two ideals with a style of work that is uniquely his own. Bennett-Brook's intricate and eye-catching dot paintings merge his indigenous heritage with an artistic flair, simultaneously drawing inspiration from a life spent on the coast.

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Design
November 8, 2015

‘Star Wars’ Fans Can Fly Their Own Millennium Falcon and X-Wing Drones

For those who've always dreamed of flying their own Millennium Falcon or X-Wing Starfighter, Air Hogs has granted your wish! At the recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens toy unboxing event, an abundance of gadgets, figurines, and intergalactic merchandise were unveiled. Amongst this bounty of memorabilia were two drones, perfect for Star Warsfans with an interest in remote-controlled vehicles. Air Hogs' Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter is a detailed device offering a thrilling flying experience.

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Photography
November 5, 2015

6 Photographers Invited to Photograph 1 Man Reveal the Power of Perspective

Canon performed an experiment called Decoy to explore the power of perspective. This very visual project sought to find out how influential a photographer's outlook can be. Six photographers were invited to participate, each one separately capturing a portrait of a man named Michael. On the day of the photoshoot, each artist was told something different about this man.

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