These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Designers are imagining a future where bacteria powers both clothing and cement—and their ideas are coming to a shop near you......»»
It"s time for a pink iPhone
With the rise of Barbiecore and Bimbocore, the resurgence of Y2K fashion and aesthetics, and the prevalence of pink in modern activism and identity, it’s time for a phone color that meets the moment.The 2010s were enamored with shades that whis.....»»
Kanye West to buy Parler, promises to protect “conservative opinions”
West's antisemitic posts got him locked out of Twitter and Instagram this month. Enlarge / Kanye West during Paris Fashion Week on October 02, 2022 in Paris, France. (credit: Getty Images | Edward Berthelot ) Kanye West has st.....»»
Foxwell Power to build biggest energy storage system in Taiwan
Foxwell Power, an operator of a renewable energy trading platform, has signed with three banks for a syndicated loan of NT$1.75 billion (US$55.1 million) for funding construction of an energy storage system in Yilan County, northeastern Taiwan, accor.....»»
Samsung"s prospects in the US unclear despite committing US$192 billion
After the US announcement of the Chips and Science Act (CHIPS Act) to subsidize the reshoring of semiconductor manufacturing, the two major US-based logic IC and memory chip giants, Intel and Micron, both announced the construction of a new factory......»»
Metal-organic frameworks behave like enzymes in catalysis
The construction of substrate-specific nanopockets in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with allosteric effects has been demonstrated to facilitate the formation of the transition state in catalytic reactions, as enzymes do......»»
How tardigrades survive freezing temperatures
Tardigrades are excellent at adapting to harsh environmental conditions. Back in 2019, Ralph Schill, a professor at the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomolecular Systems at the University of Stuttgart, proved that anhydrobiotic (dried) tardigrades c.....»»
Working like bees, 3D-printing drones could change the future of construction
A team of researchers at Imperial College London and Empa have been developing collaborative aerial drones. Inspired by the work of bees, the scientists are training the robots to construct 3D printed buildings from a single blueprint. To ensure maxi.....»»
Hypochondriacs beware! "Nocebo" trailer boasts bizarre debut.
Lorcan Finnegan’s got our attention with his visually stunning trailer for his new thriller, NOCEBO. Written by Garret Shanley, NOCEBO stars Eva Green as a fashion designer besieged by a mysterious illness. The horror movie’s trailer send.....»»
Twitter’s Edit Button Goes Live!
At the beginning of last month, Twitter confirmed that it was ready to launch an edit button, the one feature that Twitter bros have requested more than any. Today, that edit button is starting to rollout in extremely limited fashion. Twitter announc.....»»
AI boosts usability of paper-making waste product
In a new and exciting collaboration with the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, researchers in the CEST group have published a study demonstrating how artificial intelligence (AI) can boost the production of renewable biomaterials......»»
The best Apple Watch bands for any kind of user in 2022
Now that the new Apple Watch models are out, companies are shipping new bands for any fashion sense. Here are the top picks for Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch SE 2022.Some of our favorite Apple Watch bandsApple introduced th.....»»
Lab-grown pigments and food by-products: The future of natural textile dyes
As the environmental impact of the fashion and textile industries becomes clearer, the demand and need for sustainable alternatives is growing. One international research group aims to replace toxic synthetic dyes with natural alternatives, ranging f.....»»
Compostable bioleather offers sustainable solutions for the clothing industry and beyond
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, clothing production has been on an unsustainable path. Like most manufacturing, textiles are produced in a linear fashion with a cradle-to-grave model. Fabrics like cotton are farmed, worn, used, then thro.....»»
Two wrongs trying to make a right: Makeup calls are common for MLB umpires, financial analysts and probably you
Major League Baseball has been trying something new in recent seasons: instant replay for umpire calls. After replay review, some erroneous calls on the field can be overturned. Baseball in its own fashion is acknowledging what sports fans have alway.....»»
Why AI and digital twins could be the keys to a sustainable future
A sustainable future: How AI and digital twins are helping ESG and sustainability efforts in construction, industry and city planning. A sustainable future: How AI and digital twins are helping ESG and sustainability efforts in construction, indu.....»»
How chef Daniel Humm and designer Gabriela Hearst are creating a more sustainable future
‘You don’t need to dig very deep to know that we’re running out of our resources,’ Humm says. Fashion and food seem like vastly different industries, but to designer Gabriela Hearst and chef Daniel Humm, there are surprisi.....»»
This stunning Balmain couture gown was made with trash
From the recycling bin to the couturier, old water bottles become gorgeous wearable art. Haute couture is the most luxurious part of the fashion universe, where designers make custom creations with the finest materials, based on a client’s ta.....»»
Mimicking the Earth"s crust: Examining solidification of building material candidates by cold sintering
Ceramic materials are ubiquitous in the world of construction. Building materials such as cement, bricks, tiles, or electrical insulators like porcelain are all ceramic products that we rely on in our daily lives. These ceramics are manufactured by a.....»»
Incomplete factory engineering supply chain could slow new fab construction in Europe, US
Incomplete factory engineering industry supply chains, as well as insufficient manpower, could slow the construction of new wafer fabs in Europe and the US, according to industry sources......»»
This designer thinks AI-powered, customized jeans are the future
Collina Strada’s designer Hillary Taymour collaborated with Unspun to create high-fashion low-waste jeans. Hillary Taymour, the designer behind the bohemian brand Collina Strada, wants you to ditch off-the-shelf jeans. Why would you buy pants.....»»