animalsLilliputian Landscapes: Paper Sculptures in Mini Bottles
There are plenty of ways to carry a little bit of nature with you, but the tiny worlds created by Akinobu Izumi might just be the cutest. The…
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animalsdesignGarden to Go: Vegetation Takes Over Chicago Train Car
As part of the world’s largest mobile art exhibit, Art on Track, one Chicago Transit train car was taken over by grass and other local plants.…
designSalty Power: Renewable Tidal Energy From Floating Platforms?
Solar and wind power are commonly looked to when we mention renewable energy, but there are plenty of other sources of renewable energy that has…
architectureElegant Tree Building is Half Learning, Half Play
Watching trees meet untimely ends in the name of construction is heart-wrenching. But Japanese architectural firm Tezuka Architects figured out…
natureThe Great Outdoors: Office Space Goes Green and Open-Air
When you work at a desk, the nine-to-five workday can seem like an eternity – even if you like your job. An outdoor installation in downtown…
architectureA Constructive Concept: Growing Germs to Wire the Desert
The search for sustainable building materials has led us through all kinds of natural and man-made substances, from wood to concrete to hemp and…
natureIsland In the (Air)Stream: Floating Sculpture Goes Missing
If you live in Europe and recently saw a lush green island floating by in the sky, don’t worry – you haven’t lost your mind. A team of…
designNaturayarte: Nature and Art Meet in Delicate Cut Leaves
Natural materials are often the most striking in art. Their irregular organic shapes and delicate lines are as breathtaking as any image dreamed…
designWave Hello to the Next Generation of Public Bike Storage
You put a lot of time, energy and money into your bike, so it is understandable that you would want to protect it when parking in public.…
travelJewel of Japan: Gorgeous Sand Dunes Like Japanese Desert
Japan boasts countless attractions to delight and entertain tourists, but there might not be any that are more unexpected than the Tottori Sand…
natureWashed-Up Artwork: Bright Rainbows of Beached Trash
The general consensus regarding garbage is that it is, by definition, ugly – and nature is unquestionably more beautiful. But photographer…
recyclingNuclear Family Fun: Power Plant to Amusement Park?!
If an abandoned nuclear power plant doesn’t sound like a fun place to spend an afternoon with the family, you clearly have never visited…
petsMutt Mobility Device Keeps Fido Independent and Running
Is there anything sadder than a disabled puppy dog? When dogs have problems with their spines or hind legs, they are sometimes stuck in large,…
natureSurprising Green Nature Park Inside Amsterdam’s Airport
Extensive traveling wears on the soul. Although seeing new places is exciting, the constant landscape of airport after airport can leave one…
earthThe Gates of Hell: Forever-Burning Crater of Poison
Turkmenistan is known for its offbeat tourist attractions, but one of the most unusual is the hole in the ground known as The Gates of Hell. The…
