If you’re new to the vegan lifestyle, cheese might be one of the things you might find yourself missing the most. Dairy cheese typically comes from cows, goats, sheep, and in some cases donkeys, but vegan cheese has found a way to get around the livestock part of the equation. But what is vegan cheese made of and how have […]
What Is Vegan Cheese Made Of?
Stunning Observation Point Above New York
Those with a head for heights can soon experience an amazing new viewing point near the top of one of New York City’s tallest skyscrapers, One Vanderbilt. The attraction will allow visitors to step out of the skyscraper onto glass boxes, ride around in glass elevators, and journey through a reflective art installation. The One Vanderbilt skyscraper was designed by […]
ZHA Connects Old & New Train Station
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a number of train stations in recent years, including examples in Estonia, Italy, Russia, and elsewhere. Its latest project sees the high-profile firm envision the renovation of a railway station in Lithuania, while adding a bridge and new green spaces, and improving energy efficiency. Assuming the project goes ahead, itmaki will be centered around renovating […]
Minimalist Nomad House
We typically associate Canadian tiny house builder Minimaliste with spacious homes that can withstand extremes in hot and cold weather. With the Nomad, the firm has retained the same hardy four-season tiny house design, but it’s offered in a smaller and easier-to-tow model. The Nomad measures 24 ft (7.3 m) in length, which is much smaller than other recent models […]
Dewalt: a leader since 1922
If you are looking for quality power tools for all kinds of repair works, the best place for you the UK Power tools online store, specifically its Dewalt section. This company has an excellent reputation for the design, engineering, and manufacturing of reliable cordless and power tools. The history of the company dates back to 1922, when it could significantly […]
Is Kombucha Only A Hipster Drink?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, chances are good you’ve heard folks talking about kombucha. You might not know exactly what it is, of course, as the definition for this supposed miracle beverage sits somewhere between tea, soda, and wine. Aside from being unique and tasty, kombucha’s benefits are more than just the typical […]
Deep Mind AI Predicts Rainfall Accurately
Having flexed its muscles in predicting kidney injury, toppling Go champions and solving 50-year-old science problems, artificial intelligence company DeepMind is now dipping its toes in weather forecasting. The company’s latest tool is designed to predict oncoming precipitation through what’s known as nowcasting, and the vast majority of meteorologists found it to be more accurate than current methods in early […]
“Smart” Face Mask
As most of us have noticed over the past couple of years, face masks can sometimes be a hindrance – necessary though they are. An experimental new mask, though, automatically becomes easier to breathe through when maximum air filtration isn’t required. Designed by a team of Korean scientists, the prototype mask incorporates two porous filter membranes – one on either […]
Seashell Inspired Glass Promises Shatterproof Phone
Glass is one of the most useful materials in our modern world, but being prone to cracking or shattering is a major downside. Scientists at McGill University have developed a new type of glass inspired by the mollusk shell that’s stronger and tougher, while retaining good transparency. That inner, iridescent layer of a mollusk shell is actually the secret to […]
Cercle Touring Bike Chair
Camper vans (aka caravans) don’t just carry your gear – they also serve as a shelter when you stop. So, why don’t touring bicycles do likewise? Well, the prototype Cercle bike does just that. Inventor Bernhard Sobotta initially came up with the idea when he was an Industrial Design student at Austria’s FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. Motivated by […]