Beautiful butterfly wings by Linden Gledhill via fubiz. A trained biochemist, Linden’s macro photos of wing reveal the intricate patterns of wings, protrusions which are actually scales!
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peecycling
Waternet, the Dutch water network, have come up with a unique solution to concerns over the depletion of natural fertilising substances (nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus). They plan to use recycled urine, rich in all the above, as a sustainable fertiliser for green roofs on Dutch housing… While some at first thought this was a prank, a demonstrataion pilot has begun!
A charging table!
DuPont building innovations and power matters alliance (PMA) have adapted their DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces to charge smart phones and tablets while they rest on the surface.
Taken from Design Boom “PMA’s wireless charging technology is effectively integrated into these synthetic granite worktop alternatives; one can now charge their favorite gadgets on the go with existing devices such as a duracell power-mat, eliminating the need for plugs and cables. ‘the next phase in wireless power is seeing it embedded into surfaces used for furnishing solutions,’ says ron resnick, president of PMA. ‘DuPont has been driving innovation for decades in the area of advanced materials. the collaboration between both company’s innovations marks another step forward in our vision to make smart wireless power a ubiquitous part of our lives.”
green ice cream 
