The Finnish government will fund the construction of an architecture and design museum in the country’s capital as part of its coronavirus pandemic support package. The Architecture and Design Museum has received a contribution of 60 million Euros as part of the government’s 1.3 billion Euro supplementary budget to help the country recover from coronavirus. Set to be built on […]
New Architecture & Design Museum To Be Up In Helsinki
GravGrip Gives Battery-Free Gimbals A Hydraulic Touch
When it comes to video-camera-stabilizing gimbals, some are motorized, and some work solely by the force of gravity. The GravGrip is among the latter, but is unique in that it incorporates hydraulics. Invented by Philadelphia-based product designer Kevin Thomas, the GravGrip is made to work with both actioncams and smartphones. Like other battery-free mechanical gimbals, it keeps the camera’s shot […]
HAMR-JR Small & Fast Walking Robot
It was seven years ago that we first heard about Harvard University’s HAMR cockroach-inspired robot. Although the bot was already on the tiny side, its designers have now created a version that’s just half its size – it’s time to meet HAMR-JR. The original HAMR (Harvard Ambulatory MicroRobot) measured just 4.4 cm in length (1.7 in), and used its four […]
Prefab Eco Pods
Developed by Nomadic Resorts, these prefab suites provide the perfect opportunity for a luxury eco-vacation pretty much anywhere. The Looper tented suites incorporate recyclable materials and renewable energy to bring customizable accommodation to isolated and environmentally sensitive wilderness areas — such as rugged yet beautiful Yala National Park in southeast Sri Lanka. The tents can be popped up in all types […]
Water-Repellant “Armor”
Among other things, hydrophobic (water-repelling) surfaces can be used to keep medical devices germ-free, to help airplane wings shed ice, and to keep solar panels clean. A new process could soon make those surfaces much more durable, allowing them to ward off water for a longer time. Most of the hydrophobic surfaces we’ve seen incorporate “forests” of nanostructures that protrude […]
Most Sustainable Winery In The World
After a devastating fire ravaged the Silver Oak Winery in California’s Napa Valley nearly 15 years ago, the owners turned tragedy into opportunity when they rebuilt the facility to target the most stringent sustainability standards in the world. After achieving LEED Platinum certification, the redesigned winery has now also earned Living Building Challenge (LBC) Sustainability Certification from the International Living […]
Designed for Safe Use, Fireplace
Set a comfortable vibe while at home with the FLÎKR® Fire2: Personal Fireplace, an innovative portable concrete fireplace available for both indoor or outdoor use. With improved features to make your home a cozy oasis all year long, this device will be your new favorite accessory. If your aesthetic is modern and minimal, you’ll love the look of this wabi-sabi […]
Ultra-High Voltage Transistors Aim To Boost EV Range & Efficiency
A University at Buffalo team has proposed a new form of power MOSFET transistor that can handle incredibly high voltages with minimal thickness, heralding an efficiency increase in the power electronics of electric vehicles. Metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors, or MOSFETs to their friends, are extremely common components in all sorts of consumer electronics, and particularly in automotive electronics. Power MOSFETs […]
FitMind App
With everything changing so quickly these days, we may feel like we need a much needed mental reset. The FitMind: Neuroscience-Based Meditation App is here to assist. Backed by science, this complete training program is designed to help you master and flex one of the most powerful organs in the body – the brain. Best yet, you can get it […]
Easy Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to experiment with frozen treats, particularly some delicious and refreshing vegan ice cream. Not sure where to start? Here are four vegan ice cream recipes you can make right in your kitchen — no ice cream maker or hard-to-find ingredients required. Banana-based vegan ice cream The absolute simplest — […]