The MIT Banana Lounge
I’ve co-founded or been an early investor in many things. One of my favorites is the MIT Banana Lounge. I will be hanging out there Tuesday afternoon and doing an AMA from 2pm to 4pm. It began with an email from Zoe Sheill. I met Zoe at PSL whe.....»»
Earl lounge chair by Jess
Dezeen Showroom: Dutch design studio Jess has created Earl, a leather lounge chair characterised by its natural materials and clean lines. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Dutch design studio Jess has created Earl, a leather lounge chair character.....»»
Ibiza sun lounger by Eugeni Quitllet for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet has created a curvy lounge chair informed by the shape of waves for outdoor furniture brand Vondom. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet has created a curvy lounge chai.....»»
Banana Capital’s debut fund is for internet-first founders
Banana Capital’s debut fund is for internet-first founders.....»»
Could Mario Kart teach us how to reduce world poverty and improve sustainability?
Many Mario Kart enthusiasts are familiar with the rush of racing down Rainbow Road, barely squeaking around a corner, and catching a power-up from one of the floating square icons on the screen—or, less ideally, slipping on a banana peel laid by an.....»»
Tracking tool makes light work of banana breeding
A digital tool that uses barcodes to routinely track the banana breeding process is helping scientists identify suitable varieties, with the hope of improving cultivation programs......»»
Kontrapunkt is a minimalist reclining chair by Neisako for Prostoria
Dezeen promotion: design studio Neisako has created Kontrapunkt, an armchair that transforms into a chaise lounge, for furniture brand Prostoria. Read more Dezeen promotion: design studio Neisako has created Kontrapunkt, an armchair that tra.....»»
Big Talk lounge chair by Adam Goodrum for Blå Station
Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Station has released Big Talk, a modular lounge chair by Adam Goodrum that can be used to form undulating seating constellations. Read more Dezeen Showroom: Swedish furniture brand Blå Stati.....»»
Video: Why banana candy doesn"t taste like banana
Have you ever eaten a Laffy Taffy and thought, "Wow, that tastes just like a banana!" We didn't think so. But apparently, there's one variety of banana that's not far off from its candy counterpart......»»
Friedman Benda showcases furniture pieces with a story to tell
A mirror-cum-observatory and a lockdown lounge chair with an integrated bar feature in an exhibition at New York's Friedman Benda gallery that explores the value of design objects beyond just their practical use. Read more A mirror-cum-obser.....»»
Food trade with South Asia revealed by Near East food remains
Exotic Asian spices such as turmeric and fruits like the banana had already reached the Mediterranean more than 3000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought. A team of researchers working alongside archaeologist Philipp Stockhammer at Ludwig-.....»»
Racial stereotypes drive students of color away from STEM, but many persist
Dominique, a Black electrical engineering doctoral student, found herself in an awkward situation in the lounge of a hotel where she had been attending a conference on science......»»