Texas Tiny Home Community Thrives With 2,000 Neighbours: Easing Homelessness in Austin
In Travis County, just beyond the zoning laws of Austin city, the Community First! Village has emerged as a beacon of hope and compassion in the fight against chronic homelessness. Initially opening its doors to renters in 2019, this tiny home community, operated by the Mobile Loaves ...
Why the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Such a Big Deal
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is generating significant anticipation and excitement due to several remarkable features that set it apart from previous celestial events. In comparison to the 2017 total eclipse that traversed the United States, this year’s ...
Smart Contemporary Design Makes This Gorgeous Tiny House Super Comfy
Aussie Tiny Houses has garnered widespread acclaim for its exceptional design and innovative approach to compact living. The Mooloolaba design, in particular, stands out as a masterpiece in the realm of tiny houses, earning the brand international recognition. Renowned for its smart ...
This Software Engineer Built a Tiny House for His Mom and Then Set Up a Company to Sell the Plans
In 2009, fuelled by a desire to provide his mother with a comfortable and cost-effective living solution, software engineer Dan Louche undertook the construction of a tiny home for her. Little did he know that this personal project would eventually blossom into a full-fledged business. ...
Wearable Airbags Deploy in Milliseconds To Protect the Elderly From Falls
In an innovative effort to address the significant risks associated with falls among the elderly, Suzhou Yidaibao Intelligent Technology Co., a Chinese startup, has developed a groundbreaking solution reminiscent of car airbags. Motivated by the unfortunate experience of witnessing ...
Sweden’s ICEHOTEL Reopens With Stunning New Ice Sculptures for 2024
Nestled in the snow-covered landscapes of Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, just 200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, the iconic ICEHOTEL has emerged as a breathtaking testament to artistic innovation and engineering prowess. Established in 1989, it is the world’s first and largest ...
90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Earn Master’s Degree From University
Minnie Payne’s educational journey is a testament to the idea that learning knows no age limit. Returning to the classroom at the age of 68 after a fulfilling career, Payne defied conventional timelines to achieve her dream of obtaining a college degree. Her determination did ...
Human Brain Cells on a Chip Can Recognize Speech And Do Simple Math
A team led by engineer Feng Guo from Indiana University Bloomington has developed a system called Brainoware, which integrates real human brain tissue with electronics. Brainoware uses brain organoids—three-dimensional mini-brains grown from human pluripotent stem cells—in conjunction ...
DeepSouth: Supercomputer Simulating Human Brain To Go Online This Year
Researchers at Western Sydney University in Australia, in collaboration with tech giants Intel and Dell, are set to unveil a supercomputer named DeepSouth, designed to simulate neural networks at the scale of the human brain. The computer is capable of emulating networks of spiking ...
