Mind-blowing Origami Creations

Screen Shot 2017-03-28 at 11.32.38 AMTwenty five years ago, physicist Robert Lang worked at NASA, where he researched lasers. He has also garnered 46 patents on optoelectronics and even wrote a Ph.D. thesis called “Semiconductor Lasers: New Geometries and Spectral Properties.” But in 2001, Lang left his job in order to pursue a passion he’s had since childhood: origami. In the origami world, Lang is now a legend, and it’s not just his eye-catching, intricate designs that have taken the craft by storm. Some of his work has helped pioneer new ways of applying origami principles to complex real-world engineering problems.

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Greenhouses of the Future, Growing Food Without Soil | Où se trouve: Lufa Farms

Using city rooftops to grow healthy sustainable food.
Learn how Lufa Farms is using technology and automation to grow fresh food daily with no soil, no pesticides, less water and zero waste.
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Montreal is home to many high tech companies and when it comes to the food industry, it makes no exception. Lufa Farms is spearheading the urban agriculture movement by pushing technology to the cutting edge, producing fresh produce right in the city center of Montreal.

In this episode of Où se trouve, we follow Mohamed Hage (CEO of Lufa Farms) and Simon Garneau on an in depth, educational tour of their state of the art facilities. Learn how they are producing vegetables without soil, how they manage pest control without herbicides or fungicides and how they conserve water in a more environmentally sustainable way than a conventional farm.
What’s most impressive, is they’re doing it all on Montreal island, right in the city – so the food they make is delivered to their customers in the best condition and at it’s freshest.

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How Sleep Works

Most people don’t understand the function of sleep in their bodies and on their minds. Learn more about sleep, particularly why you can’t store sleep, from this infographic!how-sleep-works

The Rise of the Machines – Why Automation is Different this Time

Take a watch to see why automation is impacting our job centers.

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What Makes Things Cool?

Although trends might seem completely random, there are well-documented patterns to what becomes popular. A 20th century industrial designer, who created some of America’s most iconic looks, developed a theory of coolness that has been backed up by various scientific studies. Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic, explains the science behind why we like what we like.

The moving sofa problem––one of geometry’s great puzzles

sofaHave you ever had to move a sofa into a small room? Then you might be familiar with the moving sofa problem, at least in general. Take a look at the more complex version.

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Whistle While You Work: How Music Helps Productivity

Have you ever met someone who needs absolute silence to concentrate? Maybe you’re that person yourself. It turns out that having music playing while you work can actually make you more productive.

A staggering 90% of workers perform better when listening to music, and 61% of employees listen to music at work to make them happier and more productive.

Additionally, music can have an impact on our spending habits. 4 in 10 business owners believe playing music increases sales.

Music is processed in the auditory cortex and stimulates memories from the hippocampus of the brain. Additionally, it activates the motor cortex, which is what makes you tap your foot or shake your shoulders to a song.

Music also releases dopamine in the reward center of the brain (the same chemical released when you eat your favorite food). That’s why you feel better when you hear a tune you love.

If you’re trying to figure out what Pandora station to listen to, it depends on what you’re doing. Ambient music is great for data entry, while dance music can help you proofread. If your work requires you to focus, it’s best to listen to familiar songs.

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Celebrity Homes You Can Visit

Ever wondered what it would be like to live as a celebrity? What better way to do this than to visit the former homes of some of the most iconic names in history? Whether you’re a massive music fan, history buff or art enthusiast there’s something to discover. Our unique, virtual round the world tour of celebrity homes will definitely pique your interest. These homes keep the memory of some of the world’s greatest artists, musicians and historical figures alive. Some are grand and imposing whilst others are much more humble. They all give you a genuine insight into what the life of that particular celebrity was like.

If a trip to London is on the cards, why not check out Jimi Hendrix’ psychedelic pad? Or if Amsterdam is more your style, take in a trip to the biographical museum dedicated to wartime diarist Anne Frank. Many of the homes are world-renowned. Visiting them can become a pilgrimage, especially when it der babyatlas comes to the likes of Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley.

So, take a trip around the world using our interactive guide and discover a plethora of homes. From primitive to palatial and everything in between, you’ll see things you never knew were there to see.

source: vibrantdoors.co.uk