Safdie Architects oriented the Albert Einstein Education and Research Center (AEERC) in Sao Paolo, Brazil, around an indoor forest. They hope to inspire the next generation of doctors to orient their mindset around wellness. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The AEERC project is meant to reflect Einstein’s interdisciplinary approach to education, research and healthcare delivery. The building is essentially […]
Researchers at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) have found a way to help revive American chestnut trees. Outside of orchards, scientist say the tree is “functionally extinct.” Now, genetically-engineered pollen carries a DNA that is capable of fighting diseases that have led to the diminishing of American chestnuts. The researchers say […]
Wetlands are key to the environmental recovery plan of Fortaleza, Brazil. The new Rachel de Queiroz park occupies one of the city’s flooded preservation areas by adopting the drainage system as a structural element. Green sports fields sit between walkways that interlace with lagoons and wetlands to create a system that improves the water quality of the Riacho Cachoeirinha. Continue […]
According to Israeli-based materials development company, UBQ Materials Ltd., “Two billion tons of household waste are generated each year, and this number is expected to double by 2050.” Post-consumer waste is a massive environmental issue. The company is presenting a solution for that problem with the development of a system that converts household waste into a widely-usable manufacturing product. Continue […]
Sometimes all we need is a little bit of skin refreshment to get through the day. The goal of IsFrom is to make products that boost your skin’s vitality as well as your mood. IsFrom’s line of skin oils and mists is intended to moisturize and create glowing skin. It primarily sells two types of products. Related: School of medicine […]
Erica Moreti, Head of Strategy & Innovation and Physical/Connected Experience at EPAM Continuum discusses the third Consumer Unmasked report. EPAM surveyed 3,000 Americans, Britons, and Germans in late March and early April this year to understand how people are reacting to events as lockdowns end and global conflict appears to be on the rise. How are shoppers reacting, and will […]
Despite our best intentions, everything we do has some environmental impact. Even though true sustainability may be out of reach, environmentalism is about making trade-offs to minimize the harm that comes from our actions. Since our world is made up of complex systems, it isn’t always easy to figure out which choices have the best environmental outcomes. Sometimes, choice that […]
Keeping a small flock of backyard chickens has numerous benefits. These feathered friends make lively pets, are endlessly entertaining for children, and provide garden fertilizer. Having laying hens is an excellent way to boost local food production and is possible in both urban and rural settings. Ideally, hens produce a steady supply of fresh, nutritious eggs and decrease our reliance […]
Canadian startup TransPod recently unveiled a hybrid between a train and an aircraft that could transform the transportation industry as we know it. The fully-electric FluxJet can travel at speeds of more than 621 miles per hour. Such speeds are even quicker than an average private jet and almost three times that of high-speed trains. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The […]