Gangnams answer to Central Park will pop up in the heart of Seoul

Dominique Perrault Architecture has been tapped to design the Gangnam International Transit Center, a gargantuan and nature-filled transit terminal that aims to alleviate congestion in the heart of Seoul. The $1.15 billion project will span 160,000 square meters with six underground floors topped by a 30,000-square-meter public plaza described by the architects as a response to New York’s Central Park and London’s Hyde Park. A crystalline glass roof will bring natural light and air deep into...

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Sony's Aibo robo dog is back - and it's cuter than ever

Remember the Sony Aibo pet robot that debuted in 1999? A new-and-improved version is launching in Japan today, and it’s high-tech upgrades are worth talking about. The pet robot runs on Artificial Intelligence (AI), therefore, can develop a personality over time. Reportedly, it is also “capable of forming an emotional bond with members of the household while providing them with love, affection and the joy of nurturing and raising a companion.” As if these features aren’t cool enough, the...

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VIDEO: How to make vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes

Pumpkin pie might be tried and true, but if you want to make a unique fall treat that will have your friends and family begging for the recipe, check out our scrumptious vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffin cupcakes! Our resident pâtissier, the incredibly

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INTERVIEW: Bamboo builder, and Ibuku founder Elora Hardy on creating incredible buildings with bamboo

We’ve showcased numerous bamboo designs over the years, from furniture to entire buildings, but when it comes to combining green building and renewable materials, Ibuku’s incredible bent-bamboo buildings take the cake. The Bali-based bamboo building team

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US govt scientist denied approval to discuss link between climate change and severe fires

Is the United States government blocking scientists from talking about climate change? Forest Service research ecologist William Jolly was slated to give a presentation titled "Climate-Induced Variations in Global Severe Fire Weather Conditions" at the International Fire Conference - but was denied approval to go to the conference. And the Environmental Protection Agency reportedly recently blocked three scientists from talking about climate change at a Rhode Island event. Related:

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Researchers shocked to discover protein that conducts electricity

In a new study from researchers at Arizona State University, scientists have documented that a particular protein has the ability to conduct electricity. Proteins serve as building blocks for cells, but until now, none have been observed conducting electricity. “If it’s true, it’s amazing,” said lead researcher Stuart Lindsay, according to Futurism. “What this paper is mainly testing out are all the alternative explanations of our data, and ruling out all of the artifacts.” In the past...

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Ancient flying reptile was around the size of a small plane

Pterosaurs roamed the skies long ago as the first animals to evolve powered flight after insects - and in the Gobi Desert, scientists recently found the remains of one that could have been as big as a small aircraft. The massive pterosaur lived around 70 million years ago and could have been one of the biggest pterosaurs to ever walk the Earth, with a wingspan of 36 feet. Related:

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