The megatrend expert is in self-quarantine in South Africa. Here are her predictions on the coronavirus and the profound transformation it will bring to our world.
10 months after the collaboration agreement, Virgin Galactic and Under Armor present the first spacewear collection for private astronauts: it's very cool
After the unfortunate declarations of the Minister of the Environment, the radioactive water from Fukushima is still looking for a destination, and the barrels will soon be full.
Designed to obtain effectiveness from the round design, the interior of the yurt houses in over 200 square meters everything needed for a small palace.
Adidas has revealed to the world Loop, its 100% recyclable shoe, an "infinite" shoe that, once discarded, can be disassembled and completely put back into circulation. A shoe that literally lasts a lifetime (and beyond). The name is eloquent: Loop. An infinite circle, which gives a good idea. It was created by a special division of Adidas, FutureCraft, which is responsible for totally innovating the German giant's footwear. Over the years, FutureCraft has introduced printed customizations… Read more
For those who still wonder what served to go to the Moon, here are 10 pieces of modern technology born directly from the Apollo mission.
The most efficient way to stay warm is to increase or reduce insulating factors. Putting on or taking off a garment (when we say "dressing in layers") serves to create cavities that retain heat without dispersing it. Research on "smart textiles" continues in a very encouraging way: a small research team has developed adaptive clothes, textile materials that could drastically change the way we dress. The idea of adaptive clothing is to develop a material capable of… Read more
Facebook takes a step forward and becomes a telecommunications operator. In fact, through his account, it was the founder himself, Mark Zuckerberg, who presented Open Cellular. What is Open Cellular? It is an open DIY wi-fi connection that facilitates the creation of a network to connect in countries that cannot afford it. Zuckerberg's commitment to this topic has always been known to everyone. Mark explained that the system is the size of a shoe box and is… Read more
The future is already here. If it is true that the latest generation smartphones require more and more energy and longer charging cycles, it is also true that science and technology are making giant strides in seeking new alternative sources of energy. An example are these shoes that allow you to recharge your smartphone while walking. It's called Vibram Hero, and it's a shoe that allows, through a special technological innovation, to accumulate electrical energy every time its sole... Read more
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