Transparent Solar Panels Will Turn Windows Into Green Energy Collectors
Researchers from Michigan State University developed completely transparent solar panels, which can have numerous applications in architecture, and other fields like mobile electronics or the automotive industry. Researchers have tried to create such a device before as well, but the final results were never satisfying. The team focused on the see-through factor, so they developed a transparent luminescent solar concentrator, or TLSC,...
We Asked Brits To Label The United States Again, Because It’s A Thanksgiving Tradition
Last Thanksgiving we asked our London office to (try to) label all 50 states. The results were varied at best. A year on we decided to see if they’ve learnt anything since then. Spoiler: They have not. 01. First up, this guy made the rookie mistake of putting his name on the top. Robin Edds You might live to regret that, Paul*. (*Paul is a Foreign News Editor, FYI.) 02. This person started well, but then just seemed to give up and...
18 Of The Most Beautiful College Campuses In America
Dorm living isn’t so bad when you’ve got palm trees and flower fields outside your window. Your College Experience Was Probably Pretty Magical And Fun Its In Own Way. But, You Might Be Jealous To Learn What Today’s Students At Picturesque Schools Get To See Every Day. At Pepperdine, For Instance, The Campus Overlooks The Pacific Ocean. And The University Of Colorado Boulder Boasts Insane Views Of The Gorgeous...
Sunset Strip by McClean Design
Sunset Strip is a project located in California, USA, and completed by McClean Design. The home has bright open spaces with lots of natural light. Sunset Strip by McClean Design: “The house is approached by means of a gated driveway and guard house. Passing through the gate a landscaped hedge leads to the drive court which is centrally located between the house, garage, and guest house. The garage sits in a spot that enjoys...
Exclusive Private Residence in Florida by Harwick Homes
Estuary Custom 4 is a high-end contemporary home designed by Harwick Homes. It is located in Naples, a small city in Florida, USA. Photos by: Giovanni Photography
Burlingame Residence by Toby Long Design and Cipriani Studios Design
Burlingame Residence was a joint project by Toby Long Design and Cipriani Studios Design, and it is located in Burlingame, California. The home is the result of a mixture between rusticity and sophistication, creating an atmosphere that is truly unique. Photos courtesy of Toby Long Design
It’s Thanksgiving So We Asked Brits To Label The United States — We’re So Sorry, America
What do you mean there’s no such place as Further South Dakota?! [Update: Turns out Americans aren’t so great at Europe either.] Erm, sooo, yeah. We really wish we could tell you this is the worst attempt. It’s not even close. Robin Edds What’s the state capital of Squaresies? Robin Edds Little known fact: No one actually knows what that state in the middle is. Robin Edds When all else fails, draw pretty pictures. Robin Edds In a...
30 Most Beautiful and Breathtaking Places on Our Planet
There are plenty of beautiful and unbelievable places in our wonderful planet. To prove it, we want to show you these 30 most amazing places that your eyes may hard to believe the existence of the breathtaking places listed here. But they really exist. Continue for more pictures. 1 | The Phi Phi Islands, Thailand Image Credit 2 | Antelope Canyon, USA Image Credit 3 | In Appenzellerland, Switzerland Image Credit 4 | Mount Roraima,...
Top 25 Cities You Should Visit In Your Lifetime. You’ll Never Guess #1!
The expert travelers at Trip Advisor came together to compile their list of the best rated cities in the world to visit. I suddenly have a lot of plane tickets to purchase. #25 | San Francisco, USA Source: fricon.se The city by the bay is laden with adventure and attractions, whether it be a ferry ride to Alcatraz, sampling the cuisine of Little Italy, or exploring the hills that surround the city. San Francisco is home to one of the...
17 Most Inspiring Places In The World To Look Up
There are some places where you don’t need to say a word. Just stop. Tilt your head up… and gaze in wonder. 1 | The Florence Duomo, Italy Source: theroadforks.com As the main church of Florence, Il Duomo di Firenze has a magnificent dome, built by a master goldsmith over 16 years starting in 1420. 2 | Hotel Kakslauttanen, Finland Source: www.flickr.com Hotel Kakslauttanen and its luxurious glass igloos are located at one of the...