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 […]
Eco-Floating Hotel
Enhance your freelance writing career with these effective steps
Imagine a writing career and it’s easy to picture the likes of Jane Austen, J K Rowling and Ernest Hemmingway sat scribbling away at works of fiction, leaning on personal experiences and the world around them for inspiration, all the while developing their craft and building on their literary reputations. These days, the work of a freelance writer is somewhat […]
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 […]
Aqua Aerem Extracts Water And Converts To Hydrogen
A new project in the Australian Outback will trial an innovative technique for converting solar energy into hydrogen by capturing moisture from the air and splitting it via hydrolysis, making it possible for hot, arid areas to become energy exporters. Tennant Creek is a three-pub, 3,000-person town on the northern rim of Australia’s famous red center, a colossal expanse of […]
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 […]
Control Your Home Security System With Cave
Being away from home can be exciting, but it can also have you on high-alert, wondering if your home is secure. For a limited time only, get 20% off the Cave Smart Home Starter Kit, the ultimate solution for checking up on your space from anywhere. Used by home and business owners, the Cave Smart Home Starter Kit is an […]
Sugar Plant Absorb Air Pollution
Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have found that Cotoneaster franchetii could help absorb pollution on heavily trafficked roads. In a study that compared how different plants tame pollution, RHS scientists found this species of cotoneaster to be the most effective. The plant was compared to other shrubs, including western red cedar and hawthorn. According to the researchers, cotoneaster […]