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Innovative Cities Follow a Unique Historical Pattern – New Research Reveals “Key Driver” to Propel Urban Economies
Population size seen as key driver of a strong urban economy. Cities transition to innovative economies when population reaches 1.2 million The largest cities will survive after COVID-19 Remote work may slow down innovation Could be a way out for … Continue reading
Sunlight Filters Through a Shell-Like Pavilion Covered with Wicker Baskets in Annecy, France
“The Wicker Pavilion” (2020), 50 square meters. All images © DJA, by Eriks Bozis A new, woven structure in the Jardins de l’Europe in Annecy, France, offers respite from direct sunlight without completely blocking out the light source. The Wicker … Continue reading
Uncertain times | Aeon
The pandemic is an unprecedented opportunity – seeing human society as a complex system opens a better future for us all Jessica Flack is a professor at the Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico and director of the Collective … Continue reading
What Do ‘Natural’ and ‘Artificial’ Flavors Really Mean?
What does it actually mean when your snack cake has “naturally flavored” on the package?
Thick Clusters of Wooden Birdhouses by London Fieldworks Sprawl Across Tree Trunks
In London Fieldworks’ delicate creations, architecture meets nature. Its installations feature pine-colored clusters of minuscule wooden forms that appear to grow upon vast tree trunks. Founded by artists Bruce Gilchrist and Jo Joelson, London Fieldworks is a collaborative and multidisciplinary arts practice … Continue reading
What is baking powder, and how is it different from baking soda?
“Baking Powder Wars: The Cutthroat Food Fight that Revolutionized Cooking,” by Dr. Linda Civitello: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books… Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Regan, formerly of Kansas State University, for scientific consultations.
Theorbo (The enormous 14 string lute)
Wrapping my head around the enormous 14 string Theorbo.
Schwebebahn: Why Wuppertal’s Trains Are Much Cooler Than Yours
Wuppertal has possibly the world’s most badass public transport: a 120-year-old swingin’ suspension railway. But the question is: why? When everyone else was busy building trams and undergrounds, what made Wuppertal say “NOPE”, and build this instead? *** Tom Scott … Continue reading
Ride Through a German Village on ‘The Flying Train’ in Incredibly Clear Footage from 1902 | Colossal
Shot in 1902, “The Flying Train” takes viewers on an uncommonly crisp journey aboard a suspended railcar. Throughout the two-minute video, riders see Wuppertal residents walking across pedestrian bridges and down dirt roadways more than a century ago. The city … Continue reading
History of the Acoustic Guitar
A short video detailing the evolution of the acoustic guitar.
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