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Science & ResearchCould this be the future of human civilization, post climate catastrophe? London designer Phil Pauley envisions…
Nature & EcosystemsMany a cautionary fictional tale has warned us about the potential dangers of ‘playing god,’ unleashing…
Transit & AutoWe’ve got to face the facts: relying on individual fossil-fuel-powered vehicles for transportation in congested…
Technology & GadgetsWhat if you could get from Boston to Washington with blinding speed, using a convenient and efficient transit…
Technology & Gadgets How much power do we waste every day, without even realizing it? Between the energy that we consume at home and…
Art & DesignHow will Manhattan adapt as the lower part of the city begins to sink back into the swamp it was built upon? This…
Art & DesignClimate change is already causing the seas to rise fast, and cities around the world – from New York to Bangkok…
designYou put a lot of time, energy and money into your bike, so it is understandable that you would want to protect it…
Art & DesignA visitor center is too often an afterthought, filled with brochures and educational exhibits that pertain to some…
Art & DesignSoaring into the sky, electric pylons are an intrusive element in our modern landscapes, seeming to stand as a…
Art & DesignHigh-profile earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters have made it more clear than…
designBridges are constantly exposed to the elements, sitting outdoors as they do in all types of climates and in every…
designGenetic engineering is a topic of heated debate in environmental circles, but it is by no means a thoroughly…
Art & DesignNearly all sustainable architecture concepts include solar energy in some way, but not all of them do it in a big,…
Art & DesignWith so many visions of humanity’s future involving the devastating effects of climate change, architects are…
Art & DesignWhether it’s adventure or necessity that ultimately propels us to venture beyond our shores and build new…
technologyNew energy sources are being developed and uncovered nearly every year, reducing our reliance on the traditional…
bizarreAs waste piles up around the world, there’s a real need for products that won’t just sit in landfills…
designThere is no shortage of vertical farm ideas these days; it’s becoming more apparent with each passing year that…
designInvented in the 19th century, the bicycle hasn’t changed much since then, and it’s sorely in need of a 21st…