A team of research students at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Spain has recently designed and installed a bio-photovolatic wall at their Valldaura campus to generate some buzz…
The Surrealist Relation between Desire and Delusion: Kila and Rusharc Photography
In their latest surrealist series titled “The Impossibility of Love”, artists Kila and Rusharc explore the philosophical dichotomies of desire and delusion, love and logic, and reality and artifice.…
Alessandro Puccinelli: I Travelled the Seven Seas and I’m still Alive
Photographer Alessandro Puccinelli has dedicated his recent photo series to ocean conservation through a bizarre depiction of washed up garbage as rugged heros, battered and worn from the tribulations…
The Al Bahr Towers by Aedas, Wrapped in Solar-powered Mechanical Parasols
Challenged to design two skyscrapers that could energetically handle the infamous heat of Abu Dhabi while still letting in naturally light through its windows, Aedas Architects have devised a clever f…
Releasing the Painful Past through Beautiful, Augmented Perspectives: Elizabeth Moss Photography
Although her wispy imagery may look like digital creation, Elizabeth Moss’ latest series “Release” was captured through long-exposure photography while revisiting the places in her past of haunted mem…
Scientists Reveal Stunning Video of a Memory being formed at the Molecular Level
Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have recently been able to visually capture a memory being formed at the molecular level as it happens. Using advanced imag…
The Sustainable Style of Stella McCartney’s Pre-Fall 2014 Collection
Stella McCartney’s Pre-Fall 2014 collection demonstrates that ethical and sustainable fashion doesn’t have to resign to formless, potato-sack dresses. Using gentle organic fabrics and vegetable-oil-ba…
Textured Terrains of Light and Grace: Vineta Cook’s Abstract Photography
Instead of an instant impression, good abstract photography engages you in a creative dialogue between the artists lines and your imagination. In her “Mini Universes” series, photographer Vineta Cook’…
Japanese Researchers Perfect the Art of Acoustic Levitation
The art of acoustic levitation stems from the ability to control sound vibrations enough to combat gravity. While it’s not exactly a new science, Yoichi Ochiai and his team of researchers at the Unive…
Zaha Hadid’s Innovation Tower Shifts PolyU’s Reputation for Design
Finally fluttering the lashes of its 360-degree eyes over the rest of Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University is the recently finished Jockey Club Innovation Tower. Designed by starchitect Zaha Hadid, the …
Dare to Wear Bioart: Dresses Embroidered with Sterilized Deadly Bacteria
Hoping to demystify the word ‘bacteria’ through her various aesthetically-pleasing yet initially terrifying textile installations, UK artist Anna Dumitriu has sewn different types of (thoroughly steri…
The Power of Empathy: Restoring Humanity through Vulnerability
After a decade of researching, teaching, and writing about the power of vulnerability, Dr. Brené Brown has found that being emotionally vulnerable is the key to feeling more connected, courageous and …
New Cellular Anti-Aging Compound to Begin Human Trials Next Year
Although aging is a thing some try to combat the proactive way with a healthy diet and exercise, researchers have found that our biochemistry plays a significant role in muscle deterioration at the ce…
Contorted Manhattan Skylines: Brad Sloan Photography
In his photo series captured during a three day trip to New York, Brad Sloan shows us his city-bending, Inception-like photography displaying contorted aerial views of severed Manhattan skylines. Hars…
A Canvas of Water: Heidi Westum’s Oil-Painted Macro Photography
While macro photographers often focus on the detailed textures of insect and flowers, amateur photographer Heidi Westum deviates from the norm to take us instead on simpler yet more structured macrosc…
Building Trust Constructs Relocatable Schools for Thailand Refugees
Sheltered by the MOVING Schools 001 project, Thailand students can now take there education along with them where ever they go. With the help of Amadeo Bennetta and Dan LaRossa, Building Trust Interna…
Heat from Underground Train Tunnels will soon Warm London Homes
While we usually consider it to be cold and damp underground, the train tunnels in Europe are a different story. Heat from the train’s engines, brakes and crowds warms the tunnels and continuously esc…
Villa Kogelhof Expands the Horizon while Preserving a Natural Habitat
The Villa Kogelhof in the Netherlands designed by Paul de Ruiter Architects is a self-sufficient and energy efficient yet simple and comfortable living space that was built to respect the ecological p…
Scientists have Found that Distractions can actually Improve your Memory
Researchers have found that mentally rehearsing information we want to remember isn’t just an act; it actually helps us retain memories by strengthening neural connections. But when working on a proje…
Underwater Power Kites Can Harness 800x More Energy than Airborne Ones
Years of over exploitation of non-renewable resources have accelerated the development of ground-breaking technology for renewable energy. Swedish inventor Magnus Landberg at Minesto has designed a no…