Developed by Nomadic Resorts, these prefab suites provide the perfect opportunity for a luxury eco-vacation pretty much anywhere. The Looper tented suites incorporate recyclable materials and renewable energy to bring customizable accommodation to isolated and environmentally sensitive wilderness areas — such as rugged yet beautiful Yala National Park in southeast Sri Lanka. The tents can be popped up in all types […]
Prefab Eco Pods
Water-Repellant “Armor”
Among other things, hydrophobic (water-repelling) surfaces can be used to keep medical devices germ-free, to help airplane wings shed ice, and to keep solar panels clean. A new process could soon make those surfaces much more durable, allowing them to ward off water for a longer time. Most of the hydrophobic surfaces we’ve seen incorporate “forests” of nanostructures that protrude […]
Most Sustainable Winery In The World
After a devastating fire ravaged the Silver Oak Winery in California’s Napa Valley nearly 15 years ago, the owners turned tragedy into opportunity when they rebuilt the facility to target the most stringent sustainability standards in the world. After achieving LEED Platinum certification, the redesigned winery has now also earned Living Building Challenge (LBC) Sustainability Certification from the International Living […]
Designed for Safe Use, Fireplace
Set a comfortable vibe while at home with the FLÎKR® Fire2: Personal Fireplace, an innovative portable concrete fireplace available for both indoor or outdoor use. With improved features to make your home a cozy oasis all year long, this device will be your new favorite accessory. If your aesthetic is modern and minimal, you’ll love the look of this wabi-sabi […]
Ultra-High Voltage Transistors Aim To Boost EV Range & Efficiency
A University at Buffalo team has proposed a new form of power MOSFET transistor that can handle incredibly high voltages with minimal thickness, heralding an efficiency increase in the power electronics of electric vehicles. Metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors, or MOSFETs to their friends, are extremely common components in all sorts of consumer electronics, and particularly in automotive electronics. Power MOSFETs […]
FitMind App
With everything changing so quickly these days, we may feel like we need a much needed mental reset. The FitMind: Neuroscience-Based Meditation App is here to assist. Backed by science, this complete training program is designed to help you master and flex one of the most powerful organs in the body – the brain. Best yet, you can get it […]
Easy Vegan Ice Cream Recipes
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to experiment with frozen treats, particularly some delicious and refreshing vegan ice cream. Not sure where to start? Here are four vegan ice cream recipes you can make right in your kitchen — no ice cream maker or hard-to-find ingredients required. Banana-based vegan ice cream The absolute simplest — […]
SMART Hair Dryer
From phones to headphones and even vacuum cleaners, in the last few decades we’ve seen a steady stream of technology embracing the freedom of going cordless. But one appliance has remained securely connected to mains power – the humble hair dryer. But that all changes with AER, a cordless hair dryer packing the latest battery technology that also features built-in […]
Tenstile Tents
Since Tentsile introduced its very first tent, stretched multi-point tree tents, sheltered hammocks and dangling live-in pods have been bombarding the market with regularity, and a number of them camp on the ground as well as in the air. To keep up with the trends, Tentsile adds a ground kit to its revamped third-generation tent lineup this year. The kit […]
How Senior Citizens Can Stay Active and Healthy
There is an art to aging well. Staying fit and active as you age isn’t always easy, but it’s extremely beneficial to your overall health and wellness. Indeed, regular exercise and a proper diet are essential for people of all ages, but they’re especially poignant for older generations. To expand on that point, today we’re going to review four best […]