Oswalds Mill Audio

Founder Jonathan Weiss explains why bigger is sometimes better when it comes to sound

A beautifully restored mill house, hidden in the Dutch country of Pennsylvania, sits on a quiet creek. There are no massive stone wheels turning within, only vinyl records being broadcast on some of the highest quality stereo systems available today. OMA (which stands for Oswalds Mill Audio) specializes in creating the pinnacle of auditory experience using almost exclusively local materials transformed into breathtaking sound sculptures. …

CH25: Sarah Kunst

The tech triple threat who’s single-handedly changing the landscape for women

What is a venture capitalist’s role in the design process? By rewarding ideas they deem worthy with big checks, they have arguably the most pivotal role of all. Since these people are the deciders, how good of a job can they do choosing what will best serve you and I if none of them happen to be like us? That, in a nutshell, is the …

Scientists Create a Water-Leaping Robot

Turning to nature for inspiration, South Korean scientists have created a robot that can jump on water. The miniature invention is based on the Water Strider—an insect that’s capable of walking across the surface of water—and is made up of four hydrophobic legs and a spring-loaded body that ties them together. Just after the spring is released, the microbot’s legs make minor rotations, prohibiting it …