Blade Runner’s Futuristic Influence on Parking Meters Summary In this article, we explore how the futuristic designs of Blade Runner, created by artist Sid Mead, have influenced the development of parking meters in modern cities. Mead’s retrofitted look for the film, with old buildings and new technology, inspired the creation of parking meters that are …
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Blade Runner, Sid Mead and the Future of Parking Meters Summary In this article, we explore the relationship between design, technology and the movies, through the lens of Blade Runner and the work of Sid Mead, the designer who brought the futuristic world of the movie to life. We examine Mead’s approach to creating a …
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The Three Key Factors That Guide Movement in Cities: Time, Space, and Money Summary In this article, we explore the challenges of navigating cities, particularly in terms of time, space, and money. We discuss the changes that the transportation director in New York has implemented to improve the city’s infrastructure, and how these changes have …
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Albinism: A look into the genetics and characteristics of albino animals Summary Albinism is a rare genetic disorder that inhibits the production of melanin, which gives color to our skin, hair, and eyes. While albinism can appear in any vertebrate, it is rare due to the recessive trait and the inability of albinos to camouflage …
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Combining Explosives to Create a New, More Powerful Crystal Sandwich Summary In this article, we explore the work of researchers at the University of Michigan and Lawrence Livermore in creating a new kind of explosive that combines two existing explosives, HM and CL2, to create a crystal sandwich that is more powerful than either of …
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Why We Can’t Figure Out What’s in the Booze of Science Fiction Universes Summary Science fiction has given us many iconic concepts, but it seems to have fallen short in depicting how alcohol works across different universes. In different works of fiction, we see different types of beverages, from Romulan ale in Star Trek to …
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Building Elevated Bicycle Roads to Connect Underground and Subway Stations in London Summary In this article, we discuss the proposal by the City of London to build elevated bicycle roads that would connect underground and subway stations. The article explores the potential benefits of such an initiative and highlights similar projects in other cities that …
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The Search For Chemical Signatures: From Conflict Minerals to Human Odors Summary This article explores the idea of chemical signatures and the quest to identify unique chemical signatures in various materials. From the search for human odor print to the detection of conflict minerals, researchers are applying various techniques to identify chemical signatures that could …
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The Fascinating World of Underground Cities Summary In this article, we explore the concept of underground cities and the allure of exploring the hidden infrastructure that exists beneath our feet. The author shares personal experiences of discovering lost subway tunnels in Los Angeles and New York and discusses the culture of urban spelunking in cities …
Resilience and Sustainability: Planning for Disaster in Urban Areas Summary In this article, we discuss the concepts of resilience and sustainability in the context of urban areas. With the increasing vulnerability of cities to disasters such as hurricanes and rising sea levels, it is important to plan for the future. Resilience refers to the ability …
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