According to a new study by Swiss scientists, the world’s first elephant robot can pick flowers and roll bowling balls …
Innovation
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A remarkable black film with bubbles is set to tackle one of the world’s most pressing issues: access to clean drinking water. As global warming continues, the Earth’s atmosphere is…
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Despite its unusual half-meter width, this electric vehicle is a fully functional passenger car. Its interior can accommodate a driver (in the front) and one passenger (in the back). However,…
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Henry Ford’s biography serves as a practical guide to management and an example of corporate social responsibility. Behind the achievements and paradoxes of one of the founders of the automotive…
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A creative businessman who introduced innovative approaches to the art of commerce built his renowned tea empire while already being a well-known millionaire. Hailing from the impoverished neighborhood of Glasgow,…
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The hereditary musician pursued music… in his spare time. At just 9 years old, the young violinist became the principal violin of the cathedral, and by 15, he donned a…
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According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. A staggering 80 percent of deaths attributed to these ailments occur in low- and middle-income…
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Fashion & Style
Fashion is colorful and cunning: in Italy, they have invented a knitwear that tricks facial recognition systems.
The Turin-based startup Capable has launched the Manifesto Collection, a line of clothing designed to deceive facial recognition technologies. The vibrantly colored knitwear cleverly tricks artificial intelligence tasked with identifying…
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Fashion & Style
Scientists have invented smart fabric that changes color and shape in response to heat and electricity.
Inventors from the University of Waterloo (Canada) have detailed the properties of a new smart fabric in an article for the journal Nano-Micro Small. The authors of this groundbreaking idea…
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The fashion brand Ganni and the material production company Polybion have unveiled the world’s first jacket made from a material created by bacteria. According to the creators, this debut at…
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The “cosmic” projects of the “destroyer of geometric laws” resemble mysterious objects from extraterrestrial civilizations—her revolutionary construction style has made a significant impact on the world. The professional journey and…
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As they prepared for the current Paris Olympics, organizers aimed to host the most environmentally friendly games in history. The purple running track stands as a testament to how they…
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The foundation of this innovation is the fight for the environment. Who would have thought that opening a plastic bottle could ruin your mood for an entire week? What was…
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Design & Architecture
A new Hollywood marvel: an office building with spiral terraces will rise on Sunset Boulevard.
Renowned British architect Norman Foster has unveiled plans for a new $1 billion office tower in Hollywood. The Los Angeles skyscraper, designed by Foster + Partners, is already capturing the…
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Among these masterpieces are the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and the “Dancing House” in Prague. These and other structures are hailed as…
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The Science Fiction Museum project for the 20-million-strong city of Chengdu in Sichuan Province has been designed by the renowned British architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Spanning an impressive…
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Design & Architecture
The Quartet of Twisted Towers: German architects have designed the office of the future.
Can modern architecture truly captivate today’s audience? The experts at Büro Ole Scheeren have certainly achieved that. This quirky yet harmonious structure resembles a fantastical four-legged creature in a twisting…
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The grand “living laboratory” known as Dubai Reefs will stretch across approximately 200 square kilometers in the Persian Gulf, right off the coast of the bustling metropolis. Dubai Reefs will…
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While Elon Musk dreams of building a city on Mars for Earth’s settlers, the Japanese architectural firm N-Ark prefers to explore the ocean right here on Earth. This innovative startup…
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This year’s winners of the eVolo Skyscraper Competition have been announced. Among the fantastic projects that captivated the jury are affordable housing that rotates, a plastic skyscraper designed to clean…
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Design & Architecture
Mobility of wood: realistic fantasies about eco-transport for land, air, and water.
Today, Vincent Callebaut’s project, Timber Mobilities, seems fantastical. However, it could become a reality tomorrow. Most of the bold ideas from this renowned Belgian architect, who works in Paris, have…
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Design & Architecture
Impressive: Seoul will build the world’s largest spoke-less observation wheel.
The Seoul Ring, a 180-meter-tall observation wheel, will offer breathtaking views of Seoul. It will be constructed along the banks of the Han River, not far from the famous capital…
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The Saudi Arabian government has unveiled plans for the construction of the Oxagon port in the northeastern part of the country. The city is set to be completed by 2030…
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The modern world is grappling with a host of challenges—climate crisis, depletion of natural resources, an aging population, and urban expansion. Consequently, humanity is in need of a different quality…
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34-year-old Yuma Kano from Tokyo, the creative director of the design studio Yumakano, is crafting exclusive wooden furniture while simultaneously protecting forests from deforestation. The designer has a deep love…
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Design & Architecture
Farm Vacation: The Largest Agritourism Center in the World Will Be Built in Dubai
The architectural firm URB (UAE) has unveiled a groundbreaking project for the Agri Hub, a massive agritourism center designed to achieve zero carbon emissions. The designers aim to astonish visitors…
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In Dubai, renowned for its extraordinary structures, another architectural marvel is set to emerge soon. The local architectural firm ZNera Space has designed a project the world has never seen…
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Design & Architecture
Biofilic Valley: A monumental eco-technology district is set to rise in Dubai.
The architectural firm URB (UAE) is set to build the world’s largest urban technology district, the Urban Tech District, in Dubai, featuring zero carbon emissions. This ambitious project aims to…
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Design & Architecture
Like two Colosseums: the turtle-yacht will become the largest traveling city in the world.
In Italy, a giant yacht designed in the shape of a turtle has been unveiled. This floating city can accommodate up to 60,000 guests at once. The Pangeos concept was…
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According to experts, the results of this experiment are astonishing. Kaffa Roastery is one of the leading Finnish coffee roasting workshops based in the capital of Finland. The workshop’s founder,…
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Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea have reported that their experimental product boasts a “unique blend of flavors” and a pleasant taste. They believe that “beef rice” could quickly…
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Food & Nutrition
What will the Christmas feast of the future be like? Undoubtedly, it will be delicious and healthy!
According to scientists who like to peek into the near future, the traditional Christmas feast is set to look a bit different soon. The team at the UK Research and…
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A team of researchers from York University’s FixOurFood program and the British retailer Co-op has unveiled what our food might look like in just a few decades. Ultra-realistic images generated…
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Food & Nutrition
Scientists in South Korea have developed artificial meat that closely resembles the taste of steak.
A breakthrough in artificial meat technology has been announced by a team of researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea. Scientists from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering have…
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Food & Nutrition
Scientists have invented a new type of chocolate that is healthier and more environmentally friendly.
It’s interesting to consider how chocolatiers will respond to this innovation. After all, a product made with new technology must align with the delicate recipes of chocolate confections. Meanwhile, researchers…
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The startup Mill, founded by Matt Rogers and Harry Tannenbaum, has developed an unprecedented kitchen bin. According to the inventors, they have found the perfect solution for food waste disposal.…
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Mind & Life
Scientists have uncovered the secret behind the remarkable success of Jobs, Gates, and Zuckerberg.
Researchers from the Donald Costello College of Business have uncovered another factor behind the remarkable success of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. All three of these modern-day titans…
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Mind & Life
A church in Switzerland used an AI installation of Jesus for confessions: a scientific experiment.
The Chapel of St. Peter in Lucerne has replaced the priest’s confessional with a digital avatar of Jesus. This installation, titled Deus in Machina, is part of a scientific initiative…
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As the famous gangster Al Capone said, you can achieve much more with a kind word and a gun than with just a kind word. This week, we celebrate the…