Watching trees meet untimely ends in the name of construction is heart-wrenching. But Japanese architectural firm Tezuka Architects figured out…
Nature & Ecosystems (Page 20)
Most environmentally-minded people agree that the stag head hanging above the mantel is a cruel and unpleasant decoration. But there…
Tiny plastic “mermaid’s tears,” destined for industrial injecting molding machines but often spilled in transit, make up an astonishing proportion…
When you work at a desk, the nine-to-five workday can seem like an eternity – even if you like your…
Geysers have entranced observers from time immemorial with their sudden yet often predictable appearances, explosive power and the ability to…
If you live in Europe and recently saw a lush green island floating by in the sky, don’t worry –…
Natural materials are often the most striking in art. Their irregular organic shapes and delicate lines are as breathtaking as…
Billions of years of bombardment by space rocks of all sizes have left our planet remarkably unscathed, yet if one…
Summer's arrived and China's green menace has returned along with it... we kudzu not! The massive bloom of stringy, slimy,…
Japan boasts countless attractions to delight and entertain tourists, but there might not be any that are more unexpected than…