At Marche-en-Famenne in the heart of the Ardennes Forest, lies a treatment facility for sylviculture grains that are derived from the proximate region. And while the very scope of such an installation may seem mundane, the opposite is quite true for the design in question here. Contrived by the studio Philippe Samyn and Partners, the…
As part of a research last year, Japanese scientists developed a new form of glass that is reportedly as strong as steel. This time around, however, a team from the University of Maryland has come up with an innovative technique of creating see-through wood that is at the same time remarkably durable and robust. Although widely…
Nature is home to numerous wonderful organisms, each blessed with a set of unique features that ensures their survival against harsh elements. One prime example is the water bear, an eight-limbed, water-dwelling micro-animal that inhabits a range of diverse ecosystems, from mountaintops to tropical forests and even in the depths of oceans. Also known as…
A team of scientists, at the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science, has created an entirely new type of glass that is nearly as tough as steel. According to the researchers, the breakthrough could herald a whole new generation of incredibly sturdy windows and tableware. What is more, it could be used to produce…
Those who have had the fortune of reading Tintin: Explorers on the Moon (you can check the animated version here), would know the predicament of consuming liquor when moving in space. But with whiskey comes style, and so, tiny blobs of these venerable drink floating around in your cabin simply won't do justice to the…
The plan for a stunning glass-and-stone skyscraper, right in the heart of Jerusalem, has been recently approved by the city council. To be built in the vicinity of the Mahane Yehuda market, also known as “Shuk”, the aptly-named Pyramid is envisioned as a triangular mixed-use tower, which will likely become the second-tallest building in the ancient…
The project that started back in 2001, and incurred several hiccups along the way, has finally reached its conclusion in the form of the new Musée des Confluences. Located in Lyon, France, this unusually-designed museum actually looks like a spacecraft meandering through the Star Wars universe. Having survived several construction hurdles and setbacks, the $301…