5 Feb 2016
KAYAK.co.uk launches first ever commercial tram wrap on Greater Manchester’s Metrolink with Exterion Media. Read more about this campaign on Exterion Media’s news page: http://www.exterionmedia.com/uk/who-w…
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By Jessica Stewart on November 8, 2024
The first of its kind but certainly not the last.
The world’s first Robot & AI Museum (RAIM) opened in South Korea. Located in Seoul, the futuristic building was designed by Melike Altınışık Architects and takes on a spherical, non-directional form intended to “reflect the fluidity and dynamism of the AI and robotics fields.” Stretching nearly 80,000 square feet, the expansive museum is a celebration of science, technology, and innovation.
By integrating smart technology into the design, Melike Altınışık Architects has ensured that the architecture isn’t simply a container but an active participant in the museum. Part of the technological narrative that it presents, cutting-edge techniques such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Off-Site Construction (OSC) techniques, laser CNC machining, and robot welding were all used in its construction.
“From the foundation to the finishing touches, smart systems are woven into every aspect of the building’s design and operation,” Altınışık tells Dezeen. “It’s like the building itself is alive, interacting with visitors to enhance their experience at every turn.”
Inside the museum, visitors are greeted by robots and invited into a ground level with reception areas, a café, and a museum shop. A vertical exhibition tunnel moves visitors from the ground floor to the upper exhibition levels for permanent and temporary displays. Designed to take guests on a narrative of scientific and technological progress, the interior’s clean lines and open spaces are what one would expect from the futuristic museum.
Altınışık hopes that RAIM is just the start of several technology museums that could spread across the city, with this site remaining the central hub.
“Now, picture this: one day, RAIM will have siblings! Imagine RAIMs popping up all over the city, chatting with each other like nodes in a futuristic network,” she shares. “And it all starts here—with our design serving as the mothership, the original monitoring center that kicks off a new era of connected, interactive museums.” […]
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By Jessica Stewart on November 7, 2024
This installation features 30 sculptures of origami boats guided by representations of local schoolchildren 12 feet under water.
For nearly 20 years, sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has been creating evocative underwater installations that speak to the environmental hardships our seas face. By creating these underwater museums, Taylor not only sends a strong message but also establishes new ecosystems for marine life. His latest installation, A World Adrift, continues his work in Grenada by sinking 30 boat sculptures in the waters off the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Each boat, guided by representations of local school children, symbolizes the uncertain waters of the future. Work on the project began in 2023 to call attention to the unique vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) due to rising sea levels, warming seas, and extreme weather events. The urgency of Taylor’s work was put starkly into view when Hurricane Beryl hit the area in July, leaving destruction in its wake.
Still, Taylor and his team pushed forward with the installation, which was commissioned by the Grenadian Tourism Commission. They worked diligently to secure the sculptures 13 feet underwater, securing them with rigging that will act as coral and sponge nurseries. Made from marine-grade stainless steel and pH-neutral green cement, the sculptures will serve as an artificial reef for marine life while also acting as reminders of the ecosystem’s fragile nature.
This fragility is symbolized by the origami boats the children steer as they look forward to the possibility of a bleak future in the face of these challenges. In some boats, sails bear the grim statistics of climate change, ominous reminders of global warming. But at the same time, these sculptures also provide hope for a brighter future in their role as artificial reefs, with Taylor calling them “symbolic arks in an era of ecological urgency.” […]
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5 Nov 2024
One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the North Atlantic, Eysturoyartunnilin, or the Eysturoy Tunnel is a groundbreaking tunnel in the Faroe Islands that doesn’t just connect islands; it connects people, cultures, and communities, creating a lifeline under the ocean.
So, why all this effort for a country with a population of under 55,000? Simply put: connectivity. For years, life here revolved around ferry schedules and unpredictable storms. But these tunnels are transforming life on the Faroes, making it easier for people to stay connected year-round.
Built to bridge the islands of Streymoy and Eysturoy, the Eysturoy tunnel opened in December 2020. This undersea marvel stretches over 11 kilometers, with two lanes and a unique claim to fame, home to the world’s first undersea roundabout. Yes, you heard that right, a roundabout underwater!
Watch on to discover the amazing features of the most remote megaproject in the world!
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6 Nov 2024
Mitochondria can come in two different types, according to a surprising new finding. The newly discovered ability of mitochondria to split into two different forms resolves a longstanding mystery of how mitochondria can simultaneously provide cells with energy and essential building blocks, even when resources are limited.
The team behind the work hope that this ability could help explain how some cancers can thrive, even in hostile conditions.
Read the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4158…
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