Light-equipped bike helmets are now fairly common, but most of them still have to be plugged into a charger, and manually turned on and off as needed. The just-announced Omne Eternal, however, lets ambient light do all the work. Manufactured by Swedish helmet company POC, the Omne Eternal features a built-in tail light, a motion sensor, an ambient light sensor, […]
Tail-Light Packing Helmet
New Amputation Technique Gives Better Control Of Prostheses
For some time now, we’ve been hearing about prosthetic limbs that are designed to work with amputees’ bodies. MIT researchers are taking a different approach, though, with a new type of amputation that facilitates the use of prostheses. Most movements of the arms and legs involve two joined muscles, one of which stretches while the other contracts. These are known […]
Audeze Includes Planar Technologies
I remember being impressed by the sonic clarity and wide soundstage of the first Audeze planar earphones I got to try at IFA in Berlin a few years back. Now the company has introduced a pair of closed-back in-ear monitors called Euclid for the promise of “superior detail retrieval and sonic accuracy with a soundstage and dynamic range so robust […]
Natural Soap
Throughout each day, we are exposed to a variety of potential toxins in our home, office and outdoor environments. Making the choice to commit to natural materials and product ingredients within the home is a powerful tool in ensuring minimal chemical exposure. Starting with your morning shower, you have the option to choose fragrant, all-natural and plastic-free soaps while supporting […]
Pod-Shaped Villa
Hidden in the jungle high above Hermosa Beach near the Costa Rican town of Uvita is the Art Villas Resort, a luxurious and sustainably-minded glamping destination with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Founded by Czech owner Filip Žák, the resort comprises three architecturally striking villas with differing designs. Prague-based architecture firms ARCHWERK and Formafatal completed the resort’s newest addition, the Coco Villa, […]
LEGO Botanical Collection
Everyone is looking for a creative way to relax these days. Whether it’s discovering adult coloring books or baking fresh bread, people around the world have picked up creative hobbies inside the comfort of their own homes. Just last month, LEGO introduced its new Botanical Collection to help give both children and adults a touch of nature inside the home […]
Stockholm Offices Repurposed With Green Roof
When it comes to sustainability, reusing something that already exists is usually better than creating something new. The same goes for architecture, a fact that a local Stockholm firm exemplified with its newly unveiled project, which turned a 1990s office building into a series of apartments with a green roof. Dubbed “Vintertullstorget,” the project was able to preserve the existing concrete structure rather […]
Natural Immune Boosters
With everything going on these days, it’s not surprising that many people are looking for healthy, effective ways to naturally boost their immune systems. So what are the best natural immune boosters, and how do they work to keep us healthy? As with any natural remedies, these herbs are not meant to be a replacement for actual medical care. It’s […]
Agrodomes
Farmers and backyard gardeners often find themselves rolling the dice in regards to when to safely transport seedlings from the greenhouse to the ground. It can be a crucial decision, as plants are vulnerable to heavy rain, hail or dry conditions. To facilitate healthy plant growth, Agrodome is a solution that eliminates the need for a greenhouse altogether. Designed by […]
Inner Ear Implant Restores Balance
If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn’t maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, however, appears to bypass the problem, significantly reducing vertigo. Bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH) can be quite a debilitating condition, as it causes the sufferer to stumble and weave back […]