Animals
September 23, 2016

Macro Photos Capture the Dazzling “Mirror Spider” with Its Changing Mosaic of Reflective Panels

For the past several years, Nicky Bay has carefully observed the dazzlingly odd-looking arthropod known as the “mirror spider” (scientifically: “Thwaitesia argentiopunctata”). The Singapore-based photographer has concentrated his macro lens on this small creature whose midsection is cloaked in silvery, mosaic-like panels that reflect light. From certain angles, it looks like it’s wearing fabulous, tiny sequins. Thanks to Bay’s continued documentation, he has noticed that their appearance changes depending on the environmental circumstances.

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Design
September 22, 2016

Energetic Resin Sculptures Look Like They’re Made of Splashing Liquid Frozen in Time

Italian artist Annaluigia Boeretto’s striking sculptures capture the unexpected splendor of splashing water. Undoubtedly inspired by life on the lagoon, the Venice-based artist (who is also referred to as Annalu`) creates pieces that evoke movement and drip with drama. With a focus on texture and an interest in illusion, Annalu`’s oeuvre comprises beautiful sculptures that experiment with abstraction.

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Art
September 21, 2016

Colorful Ceramics Topped with Endangered Animals to Identify and Help Save Them

Ceramic artist Charlotte Mary Pack grew up on a farm and spent her youth traveling through southern and eastern Africa. These experiences instilled a permanent affection for the environment and is now the focus of Pack’s contemporary works in clay. Her colorful pieces continue the long-standing tradition of wheel-thrown vessels, but she goes a step beyond and adorns each of them with an intricately crafted, hand-built creature.

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Travel
September 20, 2016

French Road Is Only Drivable Twice a Day, Then It Disappears Under 13 Feet of Water

The Passage du Gois is located in France and connects the Gulf Burn?f with the island of Noirmoutier—while that sounds innocuous and even banal, the road seemingly has a mind of its own. Drivers can only travel on it twice a day for a few hours before it’s flooded. Thanks to the rising tide, the Passage du Gois is mostly hidden beneath 4 to 13-foot waves.

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