Designed by architect Jie Zhang, the "Thirsty House" is a concept for a subterranean home that collects and filter rainwater for residents to drink. The design is a winner in this year’s Red Dot Design Awards. There are no immediate plans to…
Photo: AP The Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 investigation has been reopened with the help of a private firm. Its incomplete story has refused to offer closure to the families of its 239 victims and has sparked conspiracy theories. But scientists…
Following is a transcript of the video. If you ever watch a whale breathe, you’ll see plumes of mist shoot out of a hole in its head. Contrary to popular belief, that’s not seawater. It’s actually a cocktail mix of…
Physics is a funny thing. Despite dictating the behaviors and states of everything from atoms to stars, our interpretation of its effects are rooted in very human constructs. Meters, amperes and seconds were all defined using arbitrary terms and methods.…
I’ve been ignoring my mother for a week and a half. For the past 10 days, I’ve stifled the small voice she instilled in the back of my mind to remind me that forgoing breakfast is nutritional doom — all…
Photo by Paul Tamayo There’s a simple explanation for how the Ouija board works: it’s not ghosts, but how you feel about them. You remember the Ouija board, right? If you went to sleepovers as a kid, you might have…
If you thought Honda’s Urban EV Concept was a clever mix of modern electric car technology with boxy retro style, you’d better brace yourself. The automaker has unveiled the Sports EV Concept, which adapts that new-and-old formula to a low-slung,…
These workstations allow you to work in a wide variety of positions that reportedly enhance your focus. You can even recline all the way back, which might make it easier to sneak in an afternoon nap. Read more… More about…
We asked experts from TopResume to make over the résumé of a professional with enough experience to no longer be considered entry-level. The experts top-loaded the résumé, made it easier to read, and emphasized job experience over college experience. You…
I think the best way to measure how good a design is, is to see how many lives it can truly enhance. The Press Fit by Sahar Madanat was developed initially as a surface to aid people suffering from Parkinson’s…