Design
February 25, 2009

Modern Design – Invisible Streetlight by Jongoh Lee

Wouldn't it be nice if dark streets were illuminated by these beautiful, photosynthetic leaves? That's the concept behind Jongoh Lee's “invisible streetlight.” The flexible body of the solar-powered light is designed to directly wrap around a tree branch with no support required, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment. The leaves store the sun's energy throughout the day and then bursts with light when darkness arrives.

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February 18, 2009

The Survivors Club Book – It May Save Your Life!

Lost in the forest? How do you survive? In moments of crisis, who will survive and who will die? One part self-help, another part science, The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood, seeks out survivors of all kinds of accidents – from plane crashes and mountain lion attacks to being impaled with a foreign object and finding yourself lost in the woods – to see what kind of fast action response kept them alive.

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February 12, 2009

Field of Dreams (14 photos)

Sometimes the best picture sets aren't the most complicated ones. I love this collection of photos taken in a corn field by podakuni. All the elements seem to be aligned – the model seems really comfortable with the lens and the scenery really enhances her beauty. Doesn't it make you want to play in corn fields?

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