NASA 3D Prints Metal Space Fabric

A chainmail of the future, 3D-printed flexible metal space fabric is being produced by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. As far as functionality goes, there are four important attributes: reflectivity, foldability, passive heat management and tensile strength. Each of these has untold applications. Because of its sheer strength, it could be used to shield spacecraft but its insulation capabilities could translate to future spacesuits. The foldability, …

Wilma Archer feat. Amber Mark: Like a Hunger

Composer and songwriter Will Archer—formerly known as Slime but now producing music under the moniker Wilma Archer—has united with NYC vocalist Amber Mark for the soulful pop tune “Like a Hunger.” Archer’s first release in two years, the track addresses infatuation at its earliest stages: a summer crush just in time for the season. Mark’s vocals play along the instrumentals with both thought and charisma.

Interview: Ankur Jain, Founder of Kairos Society + VP of Product at Tinder

The serial entrepreneur discusses global challenges and his strategy for the next generation to address them

From the Innovation Board of the X-Prize Foundation to the World Economic Forum’s select group of Young Global Leaders, Ankur Jain has proven to be more than a serial entrepreneur with an understanding of tech needs. In 2014, we spoke with Jain to discuss Humin, a contact aggregating app that allowed for seamless communication across many forms of smartphone communication. When Tinder acquired Humin, Jain …