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......»»
New Spaceport Announced In Nova Scotia - Operational In 2023
Slashdot reader boudie2 writes: Maritime Launch Services has secured financing it says will allow it to begin construction on a spaceport facility this fall and get its first launch off the ground in 2022. The first Cyclone 4M medium-class launch ve.....»»
Japanese tycoon planning space station visit, then moon trip
The Japanese fashion tycoon who's booked a SpaceX ride to the moon is going to try out the International Space Station first......»»
Species losses on isolated Panamanian island show importance of habitat connectivity
Free from human disturbance for a century, an inland island in Central America has nevertheless lost more than 25% of its native bird species since its creation as part of the Panama Canal's construction, and scientists say the losses continue......»»
The best smartwatches for every type of user
We looked at smartwatches from every stripe, shape, and price point to find the best ones for your needs. Enlarge / Garmin's Vivomove Luxe has premium materials like 24K gold and a hidden touch screen, achieving a high-tech, high fashion aesthet.....»»
New algorithm to ensure more accuracy in studying the interior of the Earth
An essential preliminary to building and construction or resource extraction is studying the geological structure of the site. One of the steps of this process is geophysical investigation. This provides a continuous overview of the geological horizo.....»»
UK fashion portal Lyst raises $85M in a ‘pre-IPO’ round at a $700M valuation
E-commerce continues to be a huge focus for investors watching consumer behavior and spending patterns in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the latest development, UK startup Lyst, a portal for high fashion brands and stores to sell directly to u.....»»
UK fashion portal Lyst raises $85M in a ‘pre-IPO’ round, reportedly at a $500M valuation
E-commerce continues to be a huge focus for investors watching consumer behavior and spending patterns in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the latest development, UK startup Lyst, a portal for high fashion brands and stores to sell directly to u.....»»
Biden Administration Approves Nation"s First Major Offshore Wind Farm
The Biden administration gave approval Tuesday to the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, which is scheduled to begin construction this summer. The New York Times reports: he Vineyard Wind project calls for up to 84 turbines to be ins.....»»
Amazon Announces First Robotic Fulfillment Center
Shreveport, Louisiana is the latest site for the construction of a new Amazon robotics fulfillment center, according to a recent announcement. Continue reading........»»
The Aqueduct of Constantinople: Managing the longest water channel of the ancient world
Aqueducts are very impressive examples of the art of construction in the Roman Empire. Even today, they still provide new insights into aesthetic, practical and technical aspects of construction and use. Scientists at Johannes Gutenberg University Ma.....»»
As Procore looks to nearly double its private valuation, the IPO market shows signs of life
With Procore's range feeling bullish thus far and Kaltura back in the mix, it's hard to not be at least modestly bullish on today's IPO market. This morning, construction tech unicorn Procore Technologies set a price range for its impending.....»»
Chief Telecom to build new datacenter in Taiwan
Taiwan-based telecom solution provider Chief Telecom will establish its fourth datacenter in northern Taiwan with the construction to begin in the second half of the year, according to company chairman Yan-hung Wu......»»
Photos reveal BIG"s supertall skyscraper The Spiral under construction in New York
Photographer Paul Clemence has captured The Spiral supertall skyscraper designed by architecture studio BIG taking shape in New York's Hudson Yards. Read more Photographer Paul Clemence has captured The Spiral supertall skyscraper desig.....»»
World"s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Portugal
Portugal's Institute for Research and Technological Development for Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability has completed a 516-metre-long pedestrian suspension bridge named 516 Arouca in northern Portugal. Read more Portugal'.....»»
Fashion designers are actually not "dictators of taste," study finds
Most of the literature on innovation develops in the context of technology, where the degree of radical or incremental change in terms of functionality of the product can be evaluated according to objective and predictable models. In creative industr.....»»
South Korea ranks third in Indonesia 1Q21 FDI
South Korea became the third largest origin country in terms of direct foreign investment (DFI) in Indonesia in first-quarter 2021, during which Hyundai Motor began construction of an electric vehicle (EV) plant there......»»
Citrus derivative makes transparent wood 100 percent renewable
Since it was first introduced in 2016, transparent wood has been developed by researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology as an innovative structural material for building construction. It lets natural light through and can even store thermal en.....»»
Emissive supramolecular metallacages via coordination-driven self-assembly
Metallacages prepared via coordination-driven self-assembly have received extensive attention because of their three-dimensional layout and cavity-cored nature. The construction of light-emitting materials employing metallacages as a platform has als.....»»
The best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video right now
Want to dive deeper into a real-life story? From politics to fashion to cartels, here are the best documentaries available on Amazon Prime Video......»»
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Urbancoolab Is Launching “OkToNotFeelOk” Campaign Highlighting That You Are Not Alone
Mental Awareness Tee Shirt SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 3, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — urbancoolab is looking to raise awareness around mental health by leveraging its ties to the arts, fashion, music, and fitness communities to better amp.....»»