Sustainable To Go-Packaging

Morrama designed sustainable new packaging for the restaurant chain Wagamama. The chain’s ramen bowls can now be taken to-go with stackable bowls that keep crispy squid fresh while keeping excess materials out of the process. The familiar Wagamama gray has been replaced with a natural, light sandy color to reflect the move toward natural, sustainable materials. It serves the dual purpose of […]

Off-Grid Artists Cabin

Dub Arquitectura was commissioned to design a retreat for a visual artist who loves to paint in a picturesque rural spot in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province. Recognizing that natural light is extremely important to an artist, the firm designed the project around this need and produced an unusual cabin that’s topped by a novel translucent fabric roof. Bringing to mind […]

Biomaterial May Help To Heal Heart Attack Damage

After someone has suffered a heart attack, their body replaces the damaged heart muscle tissue with non-beating scar tissue, compromising the heart’s function. A new injectable biomaterial, however, may help the heart heal better. The material is being developed at the University of California San Diego, by a team led by Prof. Karen Christman. Back in 2012, Christman and colleagues […]

Lifestyle Choices That Can Slow Memory Decline

A study following nearly 30,000 older adults for more than 10 years has found six key healthy lifestyle factors can significantly reduce memory loss in old age. The findings revealed those adults engaging in between four and six of the healthy lifestyle behaviors could significantly reduce their risk of developing dementia, even when carrying genes that make them more susceptible […]

Cummins RV Hybrid

Global power company Cummins is exploring how RVers can ease their reliance on gasoline while still enjoying all the off-grid power they need to run camping equipment and accessories at camp. Its new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and gas-driven generation to decrease noise and emissions while still offering days of power. Much like RV makers themselves have been […]

Dry Eye Contact Lens

Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a fairly simple design. CLIDE typically occurs when the eye’s tear fluid only flows across the front of a contact lens, not getting in behind […]

Dry Eye Contact Lens

          Many contact lens users end up suffering from an uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating condition known as contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). An experimental new contact lens, however, could keep that from happening … using a fairly simple design. CLIDE typically occurs when the eye’s tear fluid only flows across the front of a contact […]

Silent 120 Explorer Yacht

Austrian boat-builder Silent Yachts is already known for its line of solar-powered catamarans. Now, the company has announced its Silent 120 Explorer superyacht, which includes spaces for an eVTOL and a personal submarine. According to Silent Yachts, the first Silent 120 Explorer is already being built, and is due to launch next year. The luxury catamaran measures 36.74 m long (120 […]

Milk Flavor Packaging Material

When it comes to the different types of milk containers, you might think that the only reasons to choose one over the other would be factors like convenience. Recent research, however, suggests that container material type can actually affect milk’s flavor. For the North Carolina State University study, samples of pasteurized whole and skim milk were stored in six half-pint […]