Lithospheric oddities may be sculpting continental interiors
Interactions between neighboring tectonic plates can push parts of Earth's surface up or down to form notable features, such as the Andes and the Himalayas. The forces that sculpt the Earth's surface far from plate edges are less well understood. For.....»»
Researchers solve the mystery of Jupiter’s strange pulsating X-ray auroras
Jupiter has many oddities we're still learning about, such as its strange X-rays auroras somewhat comparable to the northern lights here on Earth......»»
Continental pirouettes: Supervolcano fed from Earth"s mantle caused crustal plates to rotate
The plates of the Earth's crust perform complicated movements that can be attributed to quite simple mechanisms. That is the short version of the explanation of a rift that began to tear the world apart 105 million years ago over a length of several.....»»
Where to Get Started in Digital Sculpting for 3D Printing
Digital sculpting isn’t as hard as it looks. At least, getting started isn’t that hard, you’ll still have to put in some serious time to get GOOD. Don’t let that scare you off though, you may be surprised at how easily you ca.....»»
Where to get started in digital sculpting for 3d printing
Digital sculpting isn’t as hard as it looks. At least, getting started isn’t that hard, you’ll still have to put in some serious time to get GOOD. Don’t let that scare you off though, you may be surprised at how easily you ca.....»»
Every trailer and announcement from Microsoft and Bethesda’s E3 showcase
Halo! Forza! Psychonauts! Age of Empires! And dozens of other games, too! Curvy reflections on spaceship interiors in Starfield Microsoft packed 30 dif.....»»
Noise and light pollution can change which birds visit our backyards
A new study reports that birds across the continental U.S. tend to avoid backyard feeders in louder areas. When light and noise pollution were both present, even more species stayed away......»»
Deep bedrock mineral veins are microbial graveyards
Research in recent years has revealed that microorganisms inhabit fractured rocks of the continental and oceanic crust to depths of several kilometers, and that they have done so for millions of years. In a new study published in Communications Earth.....»»
Shoin sliding system by Lualdi
Dezeen Showroom:: Italian brand Lualdi has introduced the Shoin system of glass sliding doors and fixed panels to evoke the lightness of Japanese interiors. Read more Dezeen Showroom:: Italian brand Lualdi has introduced the Shoin system of.....»»
Tautem and Bmc2 Architectes use monolithic forms to create concrete school in Marseille
French architecture studios Tautem and Bmc2 Architectes have built a concrete school in Marseille with sculptural features, skewed-geometric windows and colourful interiors. Read more French architecture studios Tautem and Bmc2 Architectes h.....»»
Ten kitchens with islands that make food preparation easier and more enjoyable
For this lookbook, we've chosen ten kitchen interiors featureing kitchen islands that are both practical and sociable. Read more For this lookbook, we've chosen ten kitchen interiors featureing kitchen islands that are both practical and soc.....»»
Ten bright and bold interiors that make use of colour theory
For our latest lookbook we've selected ten examples of interiors enlivened by contrasting or analogous hues and colour-blocked walls. Read more For our latest lookbook we've selected ten examples of interiors enlivened by contrasting or anal.....»»
RSAAW adds double-height library during Vancouver home renovation
Canadian studio RSAAW has renovated a mid-century house in Vancouver to include a double-height library, all-white interiors and a treehouse in the garden. Read more Canadian studio RSAAW has renovated a mid-century house in Vancouver to in.....»»
Eight interiors and architecture projects by the late Art Gensler
Following the death of architect Art Gensler at the age of 85, we look at eight key projects by his firm Gensler, from shops for brands such as Gap and Apple to a supertall skyscraper in Shanghai. Read more Following the death of architect.....»»
Scientists publish unique data set on the northern Chilean subduction zone
Northern Chile is an ideal natural laboratory to study the origin of earthquakes. Here, the Pacific Nazca plate slides underneath the South American continental plate with a speed of about 65 millimeters per year. This process, known as subduction, c.....»»
Scientists measure new depths at the bottom of the hydrologic cycle
The research could allow people to make predictions at the continental scale about where it might be safer to store contaminants deep underground......»»
Ten interiors by architects that use internal glazing to create a sense of space and light
For our latest lookbook, interiors expert Michelle Ogundehin has selected ten examples of interiors with glazed internal windows, doors and partitions that create clever zoning and add privacy while still letting the light through. Read more.....»»
Sculpting A Giant Troll Head For Your Mantle
As a television series adaptation of the Pre-Lord of the Rings story is being eagerly awaited by millions around the world, I thought it apt to stir the imaginations of those who have yet to taste the magic of JR Tolkeins world. I was th.....»»
These concept interiors for an electric Lexus are thought-provoking
Untreated leather, translucent silicone cushions, and granite steering wheels. Salahe Bembury is a footwear designer, with the Cole Haan Lunargrand among his credits. His virtual LZ-F Electrifi.....»»
New study shows microbes trap massive amounts of carbon
Violent continental collisions and volcanic eruptions are not things normally associated with comfortable conditions for life. However, a new study, involving University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Associate Professor of Microbiology Karen Lloyd, unveil.....»»
New research uncovers continental crust emerged 500 million years earlier than thought
The first emergence and persistence of continental crust on Earth during the Archaean (4 billion to 2.5 billion years ago) has important implications for plate tectonics, ocean chemistry and biological evolution. This happened about a half-billion ye.....»»