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Hemp for the future: here’s why one plant can change everything
From ancient civilizations to climate-resilient futures, hemp is the sustainable, regenerative crop that touches every aspect of our lives – from agriculture to architecture, wellness to wearable tech
Sam Sala introduces Diathomee: sound and video from microscopic algae
Drawing from diatom microscopy and field recordings, Sam Sala’s Diathomee translates the microscopic scale into a visceral audiovisual language
The future of Ukraine: hemp can aid in reconstruction and sustainable growth
Exploring the potential of industrial hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) cultivation in Ukraine as a tool to improve the economy and support sustainable development in the aftermath of conflict
What are the limits of timber architecture? The case of the Grand Ring after Expo Osaka
Built as the world’s largest wooden structure, the Grand Ring raises questions of lifespan, reuse, governance, and fire risk in large-scale timber architecture
Vignesh Sundaresan: from collecting digital art to building its infrastructure
With Your view matter by Olafur Eliasson, Vignesh Sundaresan introduces Padimai Art & Tech Studio, a space that commissions artworks and preserves viewer trajectories using a lightweight blockchain system
New York, no filter, Daniel Arnold after Instagram: You Are What You Do
Over the last two decades, American photographer Daniel Arnold has recorded moments of humanity on New York streets. His new book: You Are What You Do
Carbon-negative innovation: the power of hemp fibers
Hemp and carbon – combining hemp fibers and carbon negative coconut biochar reduces drying shrinkage in recycled aggregate concrete (RAC), enhancing its overall performance A carbon negative crop – hemp,...
Mold: from spores to plastic, the intelligence of decay
Plastic – our most unnatural artifact – is no longer immune to the appetite of life: experimental microbial consortia are being developed that combine bacteria and fungi to attack complex...
