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10-Foot-Long Fish Thriving Again in The Amazon River
Measuring up to 10 feet long and weighing 450 pounds, the pirarucu is one of the world’s largest freshwater fish and used to permeate the Amazon river before overfishing dwindled their population. …
Via smithsonianmag.com
Scientists Discover Ancient Cities in the Amazon
In the Llanos de Mojos region of the Bolivian Amazon, scientists recently discovered remnants of vast urban settlements, proving the existence of ancient Amazonian cities. Using a light-based remote sensing technology called …
Via nationalgeographic.com
How Amazonian Lily Pads Inspire Building Design
Not only is an Amazonian water lily massive, with leaves that can grow up to 10 feet, but it’s also strong enough to withstand the weight of a small child. For years, researchers …
Via dezeen.com
Apple, Google and Amazon Join Forces for More Connected Smart-Homes
A new coalition (which officially launches this year) between Apple, Google, Amazon and the Zigbee Alliance will result in most new devices being compatible with each aforementioned brands’ smart-home products. Setting an …
Via fastcompany.com
Nest LivingHome Toolkit Drastically Reduces Costs of Housing Construction
Starting at $57,900, Plant Prefab and architecture firm Brooks & Scarpa offer modular unit designs that can be assembled with prefabricated, customizable parts—from shelters that house hundreds of people to standalone units …
Via popularmechanics.com
The US Air Force Leans on Biomimicry for New Body Armor
The US Air Force plans to research whether or not body armor can replicate the strength of an arapaima’s exterior. This Amazonian fish, native to places like Brazil, Peru, and Guyan, is …
Stanmore II Voice Speaker
$350.00
The legendary Marshall Stanmore II speaker gets a 21st-century addition: Amazon Alexa-controlled operations. This incredibly versatile speaker, from the brand’s classic roster, is renowned for crisp audio—thanks to its two 15 Watt class …
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Amazon’s Echo Show Hints at the Future of TV
Beyond a screen, microphone and speaker upgrade, Amazon’s new Echo Show (announced last week with a slew of other refined and amped-up products–a microwave included) opens up a new dialogue surrounding the …