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......»»
Eccentric Japanese billionaire now betting that "emotional" robots can heal your heart
Nearly two years before Japanese fashion titan Yusaku Maezawa embarked on his recent tourist visit to the International Space Station, he made global headlines for launching a worldwide search for a "life partner" to go to the moon with him......»»
To save the climate, a combination of technological and behavioral changes is essential
Extensive technological developments, a ban on fossil fuels, less construction, fewer flights, fewer car journeys and lower levels of beef and dairy consumption. Only by taking all these measures in combination can Sweden get closer to emission level.....»»
New discovery in animal exoskeletons leads to advances in designing construction materials
Researchers from Monash University have discovered a new design motif derived from the rigid external covering of invertebrates that may help create more damage tolerant materials for future building and construction......»»
New AI technique could lead to innovations in biomaterials
Innovation often leads to new products, but new methods can be just as groundbreaking......»»
Acer Gadget, Starbit set up NFT platform
Acer's subsidiary Acer Gadget and Startbit have jointly established Jcard 2.0, a NFT (non-fungible token) platform for listing and transaction of fashion, entertainment products/services and arts, according to Acer Gadget president Allen Jong......»»
Black Oxide Vs. Titanium Drill Bits | Differences & Winner
To work on any construction project with precision, using the right drilling tool is of utmost importance. That’s where drill bits come into the picture, as they are key to achieving perfectly sized holes on any material. A drill bit is attache.....»»
Alternative Careers For Architects | Architectural Students
An architect has a skill set that ranges from design, art, management, budgeting to legal affairs. And you can use this knowledge in many areas. Architects can be industrial designers or construction managers, for all we know, and they can do wonders.....»»
Architectural Symbols To Remember For Architects
Architectural symbols (drawings) are a science of their own. Just like how a scientific diagram beautifully conveys the gist of the matter, a construction blueprint also gives an overview of any given area. When people see a construction drawing, the.....»»
Apple Maps now supports real-time road alerts from emergency vehicles
Apple Maps now supports real-time alerts sourced from Safety Cloud, a digital alerting platform used by emergency responders and construction zones.Apple Maps alertsApple's primary navigation app already supported real-time alerts from other drivers......»»
Creative sentencing improves workplace safety: Why don"t we use it more?
Hundreds die each year from workplace-related incidents in Canada. Alberta, in particular, has seen its fair share of recent deaths, like the man who was killed at a construction site in Cochrane last September, and the oil sands worker who was kille.....»»
Detecting Air Quality With Awesome Fashion
Detecting air quality certainly sounds important, but also sounds kind of dull. This project from Geeky Faye turns that concept on it’s head with a beautiful piece of fashion. Embedding an air quality sensor and a whole bunch of LEDs in a 3D p.....»»
EU unveils "sustainable" fashion push
The EU on Wednesday announced proposals to crack down on "fast fashion" by making clothing easier to repair and more durable as part of a push to bolster environmental standards......»»
Yellowstone Fiber Montana Open Access Project Underway
Yellowstone Fiber Montana Open Access Project Underway Construction has begun on the open access FTTH network that Yellowstone Fiber announced six months ago. The company, which was called Bozeman Fiber when the project started, is laying conduit an.....»»
Making wooden construction materials fire-resistant with an eco-friendly coating
Devastating residential blazes and wildfires take a terrible toll in terms of deaths and injuries, as well as property loss. Today, researchers will report on a new type of coating that could limit the flammability of wood used in construction, poten.....»»
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge first drive review: EV fashion statement
The Volvo C40 Recharge is the automaker's first EV without a companion gasoline model. But does that make a difference?.....»»
Court halts construction of Amazon"s Africa HQ on sacred land
A South African judge has put the brakes on a $270 million real estate project that includes a regional headquarters for Amazon, saying that indigenous people who consider the land to be sacred must be consulted......»»
Gravity Could Solve Renewable Energy"s Biggest Problem
In the Swiss municipality of Arbedo-Castione, a 70-meter crane stands tall. Six arms protrude from the top, hoisting giant blocks into the sky. But these aren't building blocks, and the crane isn't being used for construction. From a report: The stee.....»»
Court ruling against Honda dealership’s obstructionist landlords upheld
The landlords of a proposed Honda dealership engaged in extortion and wrongfully delayed construction of the store for more than two years, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled......»»
Russian cosmonauts board the International Space Station decked out in Ukrainian colors
Fashion choice or subtle act of protest?The International Space Station's newly arrived trio of Russian cosmonauts came aboard on Friday dressed in yellow flight suits with blue accents, echoing the color scheme of the Ukrainian flag. It's a notable.....»»
Federal appeals court rules in favor of efforts to extend a road through Alaska"s Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this week issued a ruling in support of a Trump-era decision and a Southwest Alaska village that has long sought construction of an 11-mile road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge......»»