African architects are creating comfortable, low-carbon buildings that offer valuable lessons for a warming world. As temperatures continue to rise, architects across Africa are showing that staying cool doesn’t always require energy-hungry air conditioning. By combining centuries-old building traditions with modern engineering, they are creating climate-responsive architecture – buildings designed to work with nature rather […]
A global celebration of light, from scientific breakthroughs to everyday impact Every year on May 16, the world pauses, however briefly, to recognize something so fundamental that it is often taken for granted: light. The International Day of Light, established by UNESCO, is more than a symbolic observance. It is a global reminder of how […]
Space-based innovation is delivering materials that push the boundaries of science and technology The future of space-based material development is rapidly advancing, promising to revolutionize industries ranging from aerospace to electronics. Recent innovations in materials designed for extreme environments, durability under harsh conditions, and enhanced quality are opening new frontiers in technology and science. Materials […]
The history of sailboats stretches back to around 4000 BCE, when Egyptians used masts and sails to travel the Nile. Over the centuries, many different types of sailing vessels crossed the world’s seas, from galley ships and Viking longboats with their single square sails, to Chinese junk ships whose bamboo-reinforced sails improved aerodynamics. Later came […]
How travel transforms your mind, mood, and world There’s a reason why so many people say “travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Beyond the stunning views, memorable selfies, and bucket-list moments, traveling opens doors to personal growth, deeper cultural understanding, and well-being. Whether you’re hiking a mountain trail, wandering through […]
Snagging the Energy Slipping through the Cracks As the world grapples with the twin challenges of rising energy demand and urgent climate goals, one of the biggest puzzles we face is how to store and distribute energy more efficiently. A surprising hero has emerged in this story: heat. More specifically, the kind of heat […]
To end 2023 on a positive note, here are the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, earlier this month. For the first time in nearly 30 years of conferences (the first was held in Berlin in 1995), the delegates at COP recognized the need to transition […]
Anyone who has spent a bit of time at the ocean or sea will have noticed how the water levels rise and fall twice a day, independent of the wind or other meteorological conditions. The tides are the result of the gravitational pull of the moon, the rotational force of the Earth, and the sun. […]
Here’s one solution to a pressing problem facing the world: the lack of access to modern energy services. This young man, Jeremiah Thoronka, has developed a device that uses energy generated by pressure, heat and vibrations to create affordable and clean electricity. His company, Optim Energy, uses the energy that an object naturally has as […]
Forward thinking companies have been designing and developing smart textiles and clothing in holistic ways to change the current fashion system, while ensuring ethical and sustainable practices. Considering the fact that the sun makes life and the elements on our planet possible, in the pursuit of green energy generated from natural resources like the sun, […]
