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Kristine Lofgren

Kristine Lofgren is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon. When she isn’t planted in front of her computer, you’ll find her paddleboarding with her dogs, cooking a scrumptious meal or traveling across the country. You can find her at withboldknifeandfork.com.

Eastern Design’s Tower of Ring is a Stunning LED Spire that Lights Up the Sky in Tianjin

[gallery_extend] Designed by Eastern Design and built by Kawaguchi & Engineers, the tower is situated...

Global Food Chain, Food Waste, Food production, Fertilizer use, water use, water resources, non-renewable resources, hunger, food supply

Study Finds That Cutting Food Waste Could Feed One Billion Hungry People

Improving food security and availability is increasingly important as temperatures continue to rise, the population...

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Teague Labs’ DIY 3D Printed Headphones Can Be Assembled With No Tools Required

Is there anything 3D printers can’t do? We’ve featured everything from 3D-printed arms to entire rooms made...

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The World’s Most Powerful Wind Turbine Has Blades That Are Over 24 Stories Tall

The green energy race just got kicked up a notch with the latest offering from Vestas. The Vestas V-164 is the...

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Compact4All Kitchen System Combines Four Breakfast Appliances in Less Than 16 Square Inches

Breakfast is about to get simpler and a lot more stylish, thanks to Jan des Bouvrie and Princess who have collaborated...

World’s Largest Solar Chandelier Unveiled by Artist Luke Jerram in Bristol!

British artist Luke Jerram is known for his stunning art installations, which are often inspired by science. His...

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Formlabs Creates Low-Cost, High-Quality 3D Printer that Fits on a Desktop

Up until now, high-quality 3D printers have been incredibly expensive, making them an unrealistic option for the...

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Japanese Scientists Developing Sugar Batteries That Store 20% More Energy Than Lithium Ion Cells

We've all heard that sugar is bad for our bodies, but in the near future, it may just be good for your smart phone. Scientists...

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Straight Line Design’s Tree Rings Are Playful Stump Tables That Light Up A Room

The tree stump table has been done before, but never like this. Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs Inc. has...

Hinterland Design Completes Charming British Columbia Studio in One Month Flat

A children’s book illustrator from British Columbia wanted to build a studihinto cabin on an existing 200-square...

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Folder: A Folding Bike With Full-Size Wheels by Mikulas Novotny

If you live or work in a city, a bicycle can be a great way to get around. The only trouble is what to do with...

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Sky Cycles: High-Flying Elevated Bike Lanes Could be Coming to London

Imagine being able to bicycle through London without having to worry about traffic, stoplights or pedestrians....

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Andy Martin’s Undergraduate Shelving is a Playful Solution to Storage Needs

Modular shelving, with its endless possibilities, gets taken to the next level with Andy Martin’s Undergraduate...

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Apple iPhone 5 Launch Marred by Undercover Report of Working Conditions at Foxconn Factory

Today Apple debuted its latest offering, the iPhone 5 - but not everyone is thrilled with the news. For workers...

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X-Studio’s Lightweave Palm Observatory is Made Entirely From Palm Leaves

[gallery_extend] Located on the Island of Itaparica, the largest of the 56 islands in Brazil’s Bahia...

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