The Chinese government is working on a plan to halt the production and sale of cars powered by fossil fuels. Given that the country sees more cars bought and sold than any other, this could have a huge impact on the global electric auto industry. Deputy industry minister Xin Guobin stated that officials are working […]
Category Archives: Awesome
Finding your ikigai
I had a busy day, but I still find time to squeeze in a short existential crisis. Tolg a friend that while I’m happy, I’m not sure I have an ikigai any more. He said “Huh?” so I decided to explain the word. Declan Dunn once explained that “you don’t search Google for the meaning […]
Colombia building house out of recycled plastic
Risk Takers Are Back in the Space Race – and That’s a Good Thing
Watch a giant robot spider and dragon fight in the streets of Canada
Rarely is the appearance of Godzilla-like beasts accompanied by applause instead of screams of terror, but over the past weekend, 750,000 people cheered on towering robotic monsters duking it out in downtown Ottawa. French street theatre company La Machine created the two mechanical marvels and designed the four-day public performance called “The Spirit of the […]
Coats made out of car parts can double as sleeping bags for the homeless
business woman employs the homeless to make products that help the homeless.
Video shows Legos in Real Life
Disclaimer: I’m well aware that LEGO is a trademark and should net be pluralized. I left it as Legos because I love hearing from Twitter users about grammar. It’s part of the fun. Also. DO try this at home but DON’T eat your creations… no matter how yummy they look Thanks to Janet Spyer for […]
Scientists Have Discovered That There is Water Under the Moon’s Surface
New research from Brown University suggests that huge amounts of water may be found under the surface of the Moon. The presence of water in the Moon’s mantle could provide insight to how water got to Earth and help sustain future deep space missions. A “Wet” Mantle Scientists have long speculated about the presence of […]
MAKERS: A movement in the Making
What makes “making”€“the next generation of inventing and do-it-yourself€“worth paying attention to. “Making”€“the next generation of inventing and do-it-yourself€“is creeping into everyday discourse, with the emerging maker movement referenced in connection with topics ranging from the rebirth of manufacturing to job skills development to reconnecting with our roots. As maker communities spring up around the […]
