According to Daan Roosegaarde, the future of art and design is awash with spectacular innovation. From giant vacuum cleaning systems aimed at eradicating smog to “smart” apparel that becomes translucent when the wearer is turned on, the Dutch artist/designer/architect has helped imagine some hair-raising projects that could propel us into a new era of aesthetics. His newest endeavor — a plan to replace light fixtures with bioluminescent plants — is no letdown in comparison. Taking…
In the not so distant future, glow-in-the-dark trees could replace street lights
More of Today's Solutions
5 ways to boost your microbiome this summer
There's no debating the importance of a healthy gut for overall well-being—and now, more than ever, staying in optimal health is top of mind ...
Read MoreNew platform CTrees calculates the carbon in every tree on Earth
New startup CTrees uses artificial intelligence to track exactly how much CO2 the world’s three trillion trees are storing, thereby determining the extent to ...
Read MoreEmbrace the buzz by attracting beneficial bugs to your garden
There's more to a successful garden than just the plants you pick out; it's also about the beneficial bugs that call it home. These modest ...
Read MoreHow citizen scientists are driving tangible change in Australia
Citizen science has evolved as a formidable force in conservation, propelled by regular people's passion and dedication to conserving our planet's irreplaceable ecosystems. Citizen ...
Read More
