We are seeing more examples of architecture that marry sustainability with design, such as these solar energy generating stain glass windows. US-based Gensler have created a passive ventilation system, which ‘breathes’ to regulate building temperature. The facade of the Tower at PNC Plaza, Pittsburgh OH, works by having a ‘double skin’ where two panes of glass are separated, creating a […]

Check this out, ladies and gents: IKEA concept kitchen 2025. According to company’s head of design Marcus Engman, it’s going to be all about the table. For EXPO Milano 2015, IKEA previewed a concept table called the Table For Living, which tells you what you can make with various ingredients and heats your food, no stove required. Very futuristic gadgetry, and no more excuses […]

Perhaps you sleep on a memory foam mattress. Well, in the future, a similar material could be used to create artificial body parts. Researchers at Cornell University recently used their new “elastomer foam” to build a functioning fluid pump that looks and works like a human heart. The poroelastic silicone foam can be formed to any shape desired, by being […]

Now that you’ve decided you need interactive video conferencing for your business, where do you go? Choosing the right video conferencing equipment may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide you’ll find it to be a breeze. Here’s what you need to know about interactive video conferencing equipment and how to decide what will best fit your business […]

Un-boiling an egg may seem like a breakfast experiment, but Raston’s findings could make serious waves in other industries. With the Vortex Fluidic Device, the scientists were able to isolate and unravel the egg’s congealed proteins, returning them to their original state (the runny clear portion of an uncooked egg). Separating proteins- and rendering them to their original state, could […]

There’s no doubt cars are much safer, cleaner, more efficient, more comfortable and easier to drive than their predecessors. The rate of progress has been rapid in recent years. The rules of the road might remain the same but the car you drive now might well be quite different to the car you passed in, even though that may have […]

What if future solar cells can capture and store solar energy at the same time? Researchers at Kogakuin University in Japan strive to do just. Their translucent lithium-ion battery-solar panel recharges itself when exposed to sunlight, fusing battery storage with renewable energy generation. This elegant design could finally trump the problem of securing effective and affordable storage. The battery and […]

Nima is a food allergen sensor, an easy and fast chemistry test for your food that can be done at the table, discreetly. The device is made up of two main parts, (1) a disposable cartridge fits into (2) a reusable sensor that performs that assay. A simple red light can indicate allergen presence.

Admit it: As much as we may talk about getting outside and away from it all, we are still tied to technology and that means tied to some form of electricity production. Till now portable solar power has been one of two things; only good for charging your phone and camera a couple of times, or so bulky you can’t […]