Turning Concrete Buildings Into Large Batteries

Though the technology needed to transform a concrete building into a rechargeable battery has existed since the early 20th century, new research from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology affirms that it’s possible to implement right now within many of the world’s pre-existing concrete buildings. According to Luping Tang of Chalmers and Emma Zhang of engineering and technology company Delta of Sweden, embedding carbon fibers (among …

Rolls-Royce Coachbuild’s Three Unique One-Off Boat Tails

Unveiling the first of three distinct vehicles, commissioned by different customers

Customization has always been a tenet of Rolls-Royce; from the earliest days they built platforms and engines on top of which custom coach builders created incredible works of art. In modern times this was less common and practical, and standard models, as customizable as they were, ruled the era. In 2017, however, the brand revisited custom coachwork with their first fully modern coachbuilt car, the Rolls-Royce …

mynameisleonidas: elevate in the village

Not much is known about producer and recording artist mynameisleonidas except that he’s signed to Parisian label Kitsuné Musique and his debut track, “elevate in the village,” is a charming fusion of soul, pop and hip-hop. With interweaving vocals and a slick, bouncing beat, the song emphasizes the mystery around the artist, while leaving listeners hoping for more new tunes.