Echo Sounding Helps To Count Farmed Fish 

It’s very important for fish farmers to keep track of the number of fish in their pens, but doing so typically involves going in and actually netting out some of the fish. According to new research, echo-sounding tech could soon serve as an easier and more accurate alternative. Not only is periodically capturing some of the farmed fish difficult and […]

Eco-Floating Hotel

Qatar isn’t exactly lacking in notable architecture but a new floating hotel would certainly be a head-turning addition to the Middle Eastern country. Named the Eco-Floating Hotel, the project would rotate in place like a revolving restaurant and boast wind, solar, and tidal sustainability features. The Eco-Floating Hotel is designed by Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio (HAADS) and would measure […]

Companioning Plants

Like humans, good plant companions bring out the best in each other. Throughout the forest, certain plants need the same resources and will cause competition between plants. In contrast, companion planting ensures plants are good neighbors, supporting each other instead of clashing. As an example, look to nature, where smaller plants take shelter from taller trees. In the gardening realm, […]

Chengdu’s Futuristic Metro Line

J&A and Sepanta Design have created a series of station interiors based on forms and patterns found in nature for the first unmanned metro line in Chengdu, China. Designed to provoke emotion among their visitors, the 13 stations feature fluid forms and cellular patterns informed by the local tradition of silk weaving as well as the flora and fauna found […]

Electric Scooter Trolley 

There are doubtless many people who ride an electric scooter to the grocery store, then switch to a shopping cart once they get there. The Singaporean-designed Mimo C1 simplifies things, by combining both functions in one transformable vehicle. When heading out to the store – or to a delivery destination, or wherever else – the user stands on the back […]

Brain Controlled AR Headset

Coming later this year, the Cognixion ONE headset is promising something extra on top of the regular augmented reality experience: a brain computer interface (BCI) that can turn thoughts into commands for the device. While the AR headset is aimed primarily at users with conditions such as cerebral palsy or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – anyone who already uses eye […]

Is Vitaminwater Good For You?

Vitaminwater: the name itself conjures up an image of a healthsome beverage full of vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, clever names and colorful beverages are not often indicators of a nutritious product, especially not when that product is made by the Coca-Cola Company. So, is vitaminwater good for you? The answers as to why it isn’t might surprise you. Is Vitaminwater […]