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......»»
Construction Begins On New York"s First Offshore Wind Farm
New York State broke ground on Friday on its first offshore wind farm, kicking off a boom in similar projects aimed at transforming the state's -- and the nation's -- energy mix. The Verge reports: The South Fork Wind project off the coast of Long Is.....»»
Put her fashion foot forward with these adorably practical clothes
Dressing your little girl up is fun; there is no denying that. However, while keeping them looking cute, you want baby clothes that are comfortable and practical. Onesie bodysuits and bibs are essential while sleep and play outfits are super easy day.....»»
New technique will improve the construction of ice roads and bridges
A new study found that measuring the time it takes for a radar pulse to travel from a satellite to the sea surface and back again can reveal the thickness of river ice and dates when it is safe to travel on ice roads and bridges in arctic regions......»»
New set of chemical building blocks makes complex 3D molecules in a snap
A new set of molecular building blocks aims to make complex chemistry as simple and accessible as a toy construction kit......»»
Winbond to kick off construction of phase-2 facility at new plant
Specialty DRAM specialist Winbond Electronics plans to advance its second-phase facility construction at its new plant in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan to ease tight capacity for specialty DRAM products including DDR3 SDRAM for Wi-Fi 6/6E and 5G small-c.....»»
Mass customization can make fashion more sustainable if customers are willing to wait for it
The fashion industry produces far more inventory than it sells, consuming and polluting more of the planet's resources than necessary and generating about 10% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Much of this excess merchandise ends up in landfil.....»»
Chemists unlock the key to improving biofuel and biomaterial production
As the world searches for and demands more sustainable sources of energy and materials, plant biomass may provide the solution by serving as a renewable resource for biomaterials and biofuel production. However, until now, the complex physical and ch.....»»
We Can’t Get Enough Of Cameron Hughes’ Mechanical Transforming Fashion
We’ve seen a relatively new face circulating around Instagram and TikTok lately, showing off some really cool new projects. This is Cameron Hughes, and his explorations in fashion harness technology for some very interesting results. This is t.....»»
Secure your hair in style with the best scrunchies
Trying to keep up with the latest fashion craze can be difficult, but you can never go wrong with a scrunchie. Scrunchies have miraculously made their way through the ever-changing trends and gone from vintage to modern. Scrunchies are fabric-cover.....»»
Maker Spotlight: Kate Reed
Kate's biomimetic art and wearable fashion are truly breathtaking The post Maker Spotlight: Kate Reed appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Yosemite National Park may limit visitors this summer due to major construction projects
Concerned about nightmarish traffic jams at Yosemite National Park from more than half a dozen major new construction projects, park leaders are drawing up plans that could limit the number of visitors this summer by requiring reservations for day vi.....»»
Volcano erupts in Pacific, West Coast under tsunami advisory
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion Saturday near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. Tsunami advisories were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Pacific.....»»
Buima steps into energy storage application
Energy-saving construction material maker Buima has entered the energy storage market through establishing an energy technology team in the second quarter of 2021 and acquiring a 25% stake in lithium battery module maker Joules Miles (JMS) in August,.....»»
High-speed rail construction reveals Roman town in the UK
The town grew from an Iron Age village of about 30 roundhouses alongside a road. Enlarge / Aerial shots with drone of Blackgrounds Roman archaeological site. (credit: HS2) Archaeologists surveying the planned route of a high-s.....»»
This all-in-one smart door boasts built-in Ring and Yale gadgets
No need to add separate smart components for the front entry; now they're integrated in construction. Case in point: This new smart door from Masonite......»»
Building better mental health in the construction industry
Mental health is no longer a topic referred to in hushed tones. Awareness has been growing for a number of years, but 2020 pushed the conversation into the limelight......»»
How To Make A Concrete Table That Doesn’t Weigh A Ton
In their usual fashion, HomeMadeModern is here with some no-nonsense innovation in home decor. When it comes to modern design, concrete has been a staple for some time. However as everyone knows, concrete is heavy. HomeMadeModern has taken an intere.....»»
Ouch! Amagami Ham Ham bit my finger
Amagami Ham Ham is the collective name for a pair of plush robots that are designed to nibble the tip of your finger in a cute and reassuring fashion......»»
Emily is so 2000: Research explores why popular baby names come and go
Popular baby names, just like fashion styles and other pop culture trends, keep on changing. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a mathematical model to understand why these behavioral patterns are constantly shifting, and it points t.....»»
Climate change, new construction mean more ruinous fires
The winter grassland fire that blew up along Colorado's Front Range was rare, experts say, but similar events will be more common in the coming years as climate change warms the planet—sucking the moisture out of plants—suburbs grow in fire-prone.....»»