Partying This Weekend? These Ice Cubes Light Up So You Don’t Black Out
The glowing faux-ice changes color based on how quickly you’re throwing them back, to let you know if you should pace yourself a little.
Tired Of Star Wars Fans, The White House Is Raising The Bar On Online Petitions
Want an official response from the government? You’ll need to collect at least 100,000 signatures.
The “Safe” Replacement For BPA Might Be Just As Toxic
Whoops. We’ve been scrambling to get BPA out of everything, but a new study says the alternative might not be any better.
Visualized
Visualizing The Returns Of Education
The winner of an infographic design contest compares and contrasts the different costs and benefits of public and private education in countries around the world.
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A Sticky Tire, For People Crazy Enough To Bike In The Winter
Hitting a patch of ice on a bike isn’t fun. But Bike Spikes, a new, easy-to-install snow tire, could make winter riding a little less treacherous.
Generosity Series
How One Designer Went From Designing Remote Controls To Cook Stoves
Written by: Rachael Chong
Heather Fleming’s Catapult Designs does innovative product design--but for the developing world.
DIY Geoengineering: A Machine To Create Clouds Above Your Head
If it’s ever just a little too sunny out, this "personal weather modification device" can add a little cloud cover to your day.
