Julian Melchiorri, a design engineer and biotechnologist who originally attracted prominence by producing the first synthetic biological leaf, recently created an inventive lighting design that is both attractive and eco-friendly. Exhale, his "living" chandelier, filters the air while lighting up your space and was on show at the V&A Museum at the London Design … [Read more...] about The “Living” Chandelier Made of Algae-Filled Leaves Purifies the Air Naturally
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The “Living” Chandelier Made of Algae-Filled Leaves Purifies the Air Naturally
He looks so much happier now ❤️ Pall Sigurdsson and his friends had no idea they'd end up playing "realtor" to a little sea creature in desperate need of a new home when they set out on a diving expedition in the waters off Indonesia last December. Sigurdsson discovered this while exploring near the ocean floor: a tiny coconut octopus hiding inside a clear plastic … [Read more...] about The “Living” Chandelier Made of Algae-Filled Leaves Purifies the Air Naturally
The Longest Resident Of The Shelter Passes Out Smiling After Discovering A Family
“That is the smile of a dog who knows he's home” ❤️️ Despite his difficulties, Petey the rescue dog has always been a joyful boy. The lovely puppy was already the longest resident at his county shelter in North Carolina at the age of one year. Petey's stay had already been prolonged since the little shelter was overcrowded. With no possible adopters in sight, the shelter … [Read more...] about The Longest Resident Of The Shelter Passes Out Smiling After Discovering A Family
Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Mahe follows James Isaac wherever he goes, even into the boy's hospital bed. The autistic 9-year-old Wellington youngster relies on the black labrador to keep him secure and peaceful. James is mute and avoids touch and eye contact with his family. But he'll happily curl up with Mahe. "And for Mahe, James is his best friend; he is all about James," Michelle Isaac, … [Read more...] about Mahe, The Autistic Assistant dog, Never Leaves His Friend’s Side, Even When He is in The Hospital
Artist Creates Animal Portraits Out of Flower Petals and Leaves
Australian photographic illustrator Josh Dykgraaf has created a series of digitally rendered portraits of animals made entirely from found natural materials like flower petals and leaves. Titled Terraform, the series reimagines the shapes and textures of feathers, fur, and scales using natural materials. Each creature in the series looks like a hybrid species from an alien … [Read more...] about Artist Creates Animal Portraits Out of Flower Petals and Leaves