Researchers at the University of Exeter and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health have concluded that there is a "strong link" between exposure to LED lighting and increased risk of breast and prostate cancer. The "blue light" emitted by LED lights seems to affect circadian rhythms and sleeping patterns, which...
This gym in California is powered by people! Thanks to SportsArt’s line of innovative ECO-POWR equipment, Sacramento Eco Fitness is powered by its members as they work out. According to the gym, one cycling class produces enough energy to run two of its fridges for 24 hours. The savings were immediately noticeable...
Just over a week ago, the United Kingdom set a new record: almost 55 hours without using coal. It didn't take long to shatter that record. CleanTechnica reported the country just went 76 hours without the polluting fuel. According to the National Grid Twitter account, it's "the first time since the 1880s" that...
This mirrored alpine tiny house disappears into the landscape — until it's needed by mountaineers in distress. Sofia-based firm Lusio Architects designed the net-zero mountain shelter with smart sensors that emit light and sound in low-visibility conditions. The structure is easily transported by helicopter...
Designers awed and inspired attendees at this year's Milan Design Week with fresh takes on contemporary design. From unexpected uses for wood and recycled materials to advanced lighting technology, we spotted countless incredible projects throughout the event — read on for 11 of our favorite designs from Milan...
Vegetarians, rejoice! While scientists have long touted the health benefits of plant-based diets, they may be even more effective than we thought. According to new calculations from Harvard University scientists, one-third of early deaths might be avoided if people switched to a vegetarian diet. The...
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New images reveal 40 Tenth Avenue — formerly called the Solar Carve Tower — has officially topped out near New York City's 1.45-mile-long High Line park. Designed by Studio Gang, 40 Tenth Avenue features a chiseled shape that works with the sun's light angles to avoid casting unwanted shadows on its surroundings....
New images reveal 40 Tenth Avenue — formerly called the Solar Carve Tower — has officially topped out near New York City's 1.45-mile-long...
If you're running three companies and selling hats and flamethrowers in your spare time, why wouldn't you then build a cyborg dragon? This sentence could only apply to Elon Musk — and that's what he said he's doing on Twitter. His statement naturally sparked a flurry of questions about whether or not he'll actually...
If you're running three companies and selling hats and flamethrowers in your spare time, why wouldn't you then build a cyborg dragon? This sentence...
While it seemed like French President Macron was cozying up to President Trump in Washington DC as the special guest of honor for the first State Dinner of the Trump Administration, the two leaders are an ocean apart on the issue of climate change. "Some people think that securing current industries and their...
While it seemed like French President Macron was cozying up to President Trump in Washington DC as the special guest of honor for the first State...
Zaha Hadid Architects just revealed new images of their soon-to-be-completed Generali Tower, a twisting glazed landmark in Milan targeting LEED Platinum certification. The sculptural building was created as part of the massive CityLife masterplan that, when completed in 2020, will mark the largest new civic space...
Zaha Hadid Architects just revealed new images of their soon-to-be-completed Generali Tower, a twisting glazed landmark in Milan targeting LEED...
Air pollution is a silent killer responsible for millions of death worldwide. In a bid to highlight the environmental problem, British artist Michael Pinsky set up five interconnected geodesic domes, dubbed the “pollution pods,” that let passersby sample air quality from five locations around the world including...
Air pollution is a silent killer responsible for millions of death worldwide. In a bid to highlight the environmental problem, British artist...
Have you ever found yourself on a crowded subway train and wished you had a way to sit down? Or at least to make standing more comfortable? Boun’s @ease competition is looking for ideas that solve this very problem. Open to participants of all backgrounds, the international competition challenges designers to...
Have you ever found yourself on a crowded subway train and wished you had a way to sit down? Or at least to make standing more comfortable? Boun’s...
Although some may equate living in a tiny house with austere minimalism, with savvy planning there's always room for a little whimsy. Take this 221-square-foot tiny home, which, in addition to its homey, light-filled interior, has a full-on pizza oven installed in the kitchen. Recently featured on Zillow, the...
Although some may equate living in a tiny house with austere minimalism, with savvy planning there's always room for a little whimsy. Take this...
Even the Arctic can't escape plastic pollution. Scientists gathered ice samples from five distinct regions in the Arctic Ocean, and some of those samples contained over 12,000 microplastic particles per liter of ice - a record-breaking amount. All told, they uncovered 17 different kinds of plastic, including...
Even the Arctic can't escape plastic pollution. Scientists gathered ice samples from five distinct regions in the Arctic Ocean, and some of those...
A giant gleaming arch clad in solar panels is set to transform the waterfront of downtown Willimantic. This spectacular energy-generating artwork, called Rio Iluminado, was revealed today as the winner of Land Art Generator Institute’s most recent design competition. Designed by Pirie Associates Architects in...
A giant gleaming arch clad in solar panels is set to transform the waterfront of downtown Willimantic. This spectacular energy-generating artwork,...
You may have heard of the Human Genome Project, but an international group of researchers has recently announced plans to go one step further. The Earth BioGenome Project is a massive effort to sequence the DNA of every single one of the 1.5 million species on Earth - and it will officially be the largest genome...
You may have heard of the Human Genome Project, but an international group of researchers has recently announced plans to go one step further....
Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new policy which will classify the burning of wood as a 'carbon neutral' fuel source. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt unveiled this policy shift to an audience of timber industry leaders in Georgia, who have a vested interest in whether they...
Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new policy which will classify the burning of wood as a 'carbon neutral'...
In the first two months of 2018, the United States installed 1,568 megawatts of wind and 565 MW of solar — which accounted for a whopping 98 percent of all new power generation capacity. Meanwhile, only 40 MW of natural gas capacity was installed in the same time period. These findings are detailed in the Federal...
In the first two months of 2018, the United States installed 1,568 megawatts of wind and 565 MW of solar — which accounted for a whopping 98...
Just weeks after this year's March for Science, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt is taking a shot at science — "secret science," in his words. Pruitt recently proposed a rule that would limit the kinds of research the agency could draw on in crafting regulations. Reuters described...
Just weeks after this year's March for Science, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt is taking a shot at science...
Kengo Kuma just unveiled a spiraling, air-purifying sculpture that can absorb the emissions produced by 90,000 cars in a year. Kuma’s “Breath/ng” is made from a cutting-edge fabric with a nano-molecule activated core that separates and absorbs toxic molecules. Developed by Anemotech, this pollution-neutralizing...
Kengo Kuma just unveiled a spiraling, air-purifying sculpture that can absorb the emissions produced by 90,000 cars in a year. Kuma’s “Breath/ng”...
The wind turbines in Thisted, Denmark don’t just generate renewable energy — they're among the world’s largest offshore wind turbines, and they've become a big draw for tourism too. In light of the site’s popularity, Cubo Arkitekter was tapped to design the Østerild Visitors and Operation Center, which...
The wind turbines in Thisted, Denmark don’t just generate renewable energy — they're among the world’s largest offshore wind turbines,...
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter recently completed their latest residence: a multi-family dwelling set atop a steep slope in Oslo, Norway. As with the Norwegian architecture firm’s many other projects, the home is primarily clad in vertical planks of natural timber which tie the building into its wooded surroundings....
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter recently completed their latest residence: a multi-family dwelling set atop a steep slope in Oslo, Norway. As with...
Although Outside Van's motto may be "Life is simple in a Van," their latest model is anything but. The Powerstation is a powerhouse of off-grid living - a tiny home on wheels that can go practically anywhere. The souped-up camper van combines high-tech functionality with a comfortable cabin-like living space,...
Although Outside Van's motto may be "Life is simple in a Van," their latest model is anything but. The Powerstation is a powerhouse of off-grid...
General Electric just announced that it will begin testing the world's largest wind turbine - the Haliade-X - at its facilities in Blyth, England. General Electric's renewable energy department signed a five-year contract with the British government-funded Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC) to begin trials...
General Electric just announced that it will begin testing the world's largest wind turbine - the Haliade-X - at its facilities in Blyth, England....
